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.