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NEHA-FDA RFFM Grant Program
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (NEHA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) work in partnership to administer the NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model (RFFM) Grant Program. The program provides funding to State, Local,...
December 2022
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 85, Number 5 View the IssueAbout the CoverShortcomings in traditional methods to understanding sources of bacterial contamination in water bodies limit the ability of public health officials to adequately p...
Congress in Negotiations to Finalize the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations
Tuesday, December 6, 2022dfarquhar@neha.org With the midterms over, Congress needs to finish their work on the fiscal year (FY) 2023 budgets. Republicans proposed a top-line of roughly $1.65 trillion in discretionary spending, in line with Presi...
Results of the Midterm Elections on ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
Tuesday, November 22, 2022dfarquhar@neha.org The 2022 midterm elections are finally over. And we know the results, mostly.The U.S. Senate will remain in control of the Democratic Party, having at least 50 seats and the vote of Vice President Kam...
State Ballot Measures on ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
November 11, 2022dfarquhar@neha.org On November 8, 2022, voters in the U.S. decided on 133 state ballot measures, including several that addressed water, climate change, health, and cannabis. Most measures get on the ballot in one of two ways: 1...
2021 Year in Government Affairs
Date posted: Monday, January 10, 2022Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDI've completed my first full year as director of Government Affairs for NEHA and, as such, would like to list the accomplishments of the program in 2021.This endeavor is more tha...
Advertising in the Journal
The Journal, which we publish, provides peer-reviewed scientific articles as well as commentaries, reports, and review articles. The Journal also keeps readers up-to-date on current issues, new research, useful products and services, and employ...
AEC Call for Abstracts
The call for abstracts for the 2025 AEC is open August 26 - September 27, 2024.Submit an AbstractAbstract Review CriteriaThe 2025 AEC Review Committee will review all submissions based on quality, relevance, impact, and originality. Prospective ...
Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition
We are looking forward to seeing you July 14 - 17, 2025 at our 2025 AEC in Phoenix, Arizona, and virtually, where we invite you to discover "Your Oasis in the Desert." In a time when challenges in the field of environmental h...
CIFOR Resources
The Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response (CIFOR) is a multidisciplinary collaboration of national associations and local, state and federal agencies representing epidemiology programs, environmental health programs, public health labor...
Authors & Contributors
The foremost mission of the Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (JEH) is to provide its readers with the latest research and advancements in environmental health and protection. Our authors, peer reviewers, and technical editorial board help support...
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Tracking Podcast Series
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Tracking Podcast Series features four different EH health departments and their tracking program. Each podcast shares the history, challenges, and successes of the program and goals for the future.Topics include:How the ...
FD204 Temporary Food Establishments Course
Course OverviewThis free, four-day, virtual course prepares participants to effectively conduct:An application reviewA menu reviewAn inspection of a temporary food establishment (TFE) and institute corrective actionsThe course also focuses on:Pr...
FD207 Plan Review Course
Course OverviewThis free, five-day, virtual course provides a comprehensive overview of the plan review process for retail food establishments based on menu and food preparation procedures with an end goal of reducing foodborne illnesses resulti...
FD312 Special Processes at Retail Courses
Course OverviewThis five-day, virtual course explores the specific types of food processing in retail food establishments that requires a variance and mandatory HACCP plan. Course content includes:SmokingCuringUse of Food AdditivesReduced Ox...
GHS Training for Managers and Supervisors
Course OverviewGHS Training for Managers and Supervisors introduces the GHS, identifies implementation deadlines, and details the revisions to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, focusing on the new product label elements and SDS format.Who Sh...
GHS Training for US Workers
Course OverviewOSHA has revised its Hazard Communication Standard to include new GHS labeling elements and a GHS standardized format for Safety Data Sheets (formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets). This course introduces workers to the GH...
HACCP Basics for Processors and Manufacturers
Course Overview HACCP Basics for Processors and Manufacturers is an online, self-paced course on the HACCP System and its prerequisites. The course focus is on the HACCP method to prevent unwanted hazards from being introduced into yo...
HACCP Basics for the Bottled Water Processors
Course Overview HACCP Basics for Bottled Water Processors is an online, self-paced course on the HACCP System and its prerequisites. The course focus is on the HACCP method to prevent unwanted hazards from being introduced into your b...
HACCP Basics for the Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce Industry
Course Overview HACCP Basics for the Fresh and Fresh-cut Produce Industries is an online, self-paced course on the HACCP System and its prerequisites. The course is designed to assist participants in implementing a legally...
HACCP for Food Handlers
Course Overview HACCP for Food Handlers provides a quick and effective introduction to key HACCP principles. In less than two hours the course will teach participants about HACCP's history, understand foodborne illnesses, ...
HACCP Managing Food Safety at the Retail Level
Course Overview HACCP: Managing Hazards at the Retail Level is an online, self-paced course on the HACCP System and its prerequisites. The course is designed to meet the requirements for HACCP team and staff training and to provide fr...
January/February 2022
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 84, Number 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover The Moscow Mule cocktail is traditionally served in a copper mug. Given the acidic nature of the drink, there is increasing concern that copper can leach into the ...
January/February 2022 Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services
January/February 2022Volume 84, Number 6Editor's Note: The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in the profession. In pursuit of these ...
Letters & Sign-Ons
Letters 2024 May 2024: To Senate on FDA FY 25 Appropriations | PDF April 2024: To congressional appropriators regarding CDC NCEH FY 2025 funding | PDF April 2024: To congressional appropr...
March 2022
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 84, Number 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover Slow cooling of hot foods is a common pathogen proliferation factor contributing to restaurant-related outbreaks of foodborne illness. While the Food and Drug Admi...
March 2022 Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services
Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services ColumnJournal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (Volume 84, Number 7)Editor's Note: The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
National Retail Food Program Courses
Note: These courses are currently only available to retail food safety regulatory professionals employed with a government agency. FD112 Food Code This course covers the requirements and guidance provided in the FDA Model Food Code and its assoc...
Grant Guidance
Full Grant GuidanceView and download detailed application and Grant Guidance for the CY 2025 project year:CY 2025 Grant Guidance | PDFView and download detailed application and Grant Guidance for the CY 2024 project year:CY 2024 Grant Guidance |...
NEPHIP & State, Territorial, Local, Tribal Environmental Public Health Programs
This internship is designed to connect students to those working in the environmental health field, and consider careers working in state, tribal, local, or territorial environmental public health agencies following graduation.ApplicationApplica...
Past Issues
View or purchase past issues of the Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.Browse Past Issues...
Past Policies
We have adopted many policies, some of which are no longer current. This page lists policies no longer considered a current. Even though they are out-of-date, these policies convey the intents of the membership and environmental health community...
Professional Food Handler Certificate
Well-trained and knowledgeable food handlers are the backbone of food safety in the retail foodservice setting. Our Professional Food Handler (PFH) Certificate Course provides frontline workers access to essential knowledge and an understanding ...
RFFM Resources
FDA Retail Program Standards ResourcesFDA Retail Program Standards Homepage | WebpageInstructions to Enroll in FDA's Retail Program Standards | WebpageSelf-Assessment/Audit Verification Summary & Gap Analysis Tool | WebpageContact an FDA Spe...
Quiz
The JEH Quiz is offered six times per calendar year and is an easily accessible way to earn continuing education (CE) contact hours toward maintaining a credential. Each quiz is worth 1.0 CE and available to active members.Quiz completion is bas...
Retail Program Standards Symposium
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 Symposium. Thanks to your attendance, this year was a great success. We will provide details about 2026 here as they become available. This year’s Retail Program Standards Symposium (RPSS) theme was Su...
November 2022
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 85, Number 4 View the IssueAbout the Cover We are pleased to unveil our new brand within the pages of the November 2022 Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½! The cover shines a spotlight on our new logo—the corn...
October 2022
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 85, Number 3 View the IssueAbout the Cover On June 28–July 1, 2022, we held our 85th Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition in Spokane, Washington, bringing together environmental health profe...
September 2022
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 85, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover Preparation for post-hurricane mosquito control is essential for an effective emergency response to protect public health and promote recovery efforts. This issue’...
July/August 2022
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 85, Number 1 View the IssueAbout the Cover Environmental health professionals are essential to foodborne illness outbreak investigations, although many do not receive formal training in this area. This issu...
June 2022
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 84, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover Water mist systems are commonly used to cool public places, but they can be colonized by opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens that cause infections in people....
May 2022
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 84, Number 9 View the IssueAbout the Cover The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that there are 450,000 brownfield sites in the U.S. Less than 7% of the estimated brownfields in the U.S. have ...
April 2022
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 84, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover Governmental food safety professionals (FSPs) play a critical role in verifying that the food industry is fulfilling its responsibilities. Without the ability to a...
December 2022: Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services
December 2022 Volume 85, Number 5The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in the profession. In pursuit of these goals, we feature a co...
Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Thursday, December 22, 2022dfarquhar@neha.orgCongress has released a bipartisan and bicameral (i.e. both legislative branched) spending package, known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023. The package includes all of the fiscal year (FY) ...
City of Boulder 2013 Flood After-Action Report
This after-action report for the City of Boulder flooding in 2013 is a review and evaluation of actions taken for flood recovery. It provides: Best practices Lessons learnedRecommended for emergency environmental public health practitioners w...
Floods and the COVID-19 Pandemic – A New Double Hazard Problem
This article is a literature review that points out three items to consider, which are preparedness, resiliency, and systems engineering, and contains: Guidance on how to address threats. Assess Challenges between threat multipliers. Em...
Homeless Shelter Resources for COVID-19
This resource offers up-to-date information to assist outpatient centers in documenting clients experiencing homelessness who have been tested for COVID-19. It includes:Medical, healthcare system preparedness, and public health emergency prepare...