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Registration Open: Retail Program Standards Symposium — April 20-22, 2026

Registration is now open for the Retail Program Standards Symposium, to be held April 20-22, 2026. Join us for three days of support and education to strengthen your retail food safety program. This virtual event, under the theme Progress in Motion will provide: 

  • Guidance on developing a foodborne illness outbreak tabletop exercise

  • Assistance developing a long-term Comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan (CSIP) 

  • Speakers will include experts from the FDA, state and local regulators, seasoned leaders from the NEHA-NACCHO Mentorship Program, food industry representatives, and CFP Program Standards Committee members. 

5 Reasons to Attend 

  • Get to know the Retail Program Standards. Visit discussions on each Standard and learn how to use them to improve food safety outcomes in your community. 

  • Learn how to navigate and understand the NEHA-FDA RFFM Grant Program for Grant Year 2026-27. Gain insights from grant reviewers and explore strategies for developing your CSIP. 

  • Build a successful risk factor study. Learn how to conduct a baseline study and hear about proven intervention strategies. 

  • Learn the essentials of self-assessment and verification audits to improve outcomes. 

  • Expand your professional network and explore mentorship opportunities through the NEHA-FDA RFFM Grant Program. 

Register Here

Laura Temke