On the journey from farm to table, it takes many people to keep frozen foods safe. That’s why AFFI is committed to advancing food safety practices throughout the frozen supply chain by investing in scientific research, developing and disseminating best practices and collaborating to educate. AFFI invites you to utilize the best practices and resources on this site to help us raise the bar on food safety.
Food Safety Training
To help with implementation of AFFI’s food safety best practices that will ultimately create a culture of food safety, AFFI offers the following training programs and tools to assist food companies. In addition to these original courses, AFFI's Food Safety Training portal also offers other courses like regulatory offerings from the FDA.
Equip your team with the Enteric Virus Control Specialist Certificate Program. Train your operations personnel and food safety and quality managers, and develop expertise among your staff to understand risks associated with enteric viruses in food production. Plus, help staff learn best practices for preventing and controlling the spread of these pathogens in your facilities.
Developed in partnership with IFPTI, these courses are available in English and Spanish.
Dealing with Listeria in your facilities? Want to double down on Listeria control and prevention? Empower your team to become a Listeria Control Specialist. Based on AFFI’s Listeria Control Program© (LCP), this is the ONLY professional certificate targeted at all aspects of Listeria control inside a food facility.
Developed in partnership with IFPTI, these courses are available in English and Spanish.
Food Safety Resources
Your one stop, food safety shop. AFFI developed this library of best-in-class resources to provide the frozen food industry with easy to reference guidelines on various food safety topics that will ensure implementation of safe food production practices.
Listeria Control
This collection of food safety resources is designed to assist frozen food manufacturers prevent and control Lm in their facilities. From standardized procedures to checklists to videos, explore and find the tool that best fits your needs.
Enteric Viruses Control
This collection of food safety resources is designed to assist frozen food manufacturers prevent and control enteric viruses in their facilities. From standardized procedures to checklists to videos, explore and find the tool that best fits your needs.
Labeling and Inspection Toolkit
This toolkit, available exclusively for AFFI members, overviews the core regulatory requirements for food labeling and inspections. This resource is a must-have for frozen food industry personnel who process, pack, hold and distribute food for the U.S. marketplace and is created to help your organization stay up-to-date on your regulatory obligations. The toolkit covers current U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations pertaining to labeling, food facility and product inspections, and regulatory compliance.
Traceability Resource Guide
Download a member-only resource guide designed to help companies navigate FDA’s Food Traceability Final Rule, even though most frozen foods are not included on the Food Traceability List. This guide supports members in conducting gap analyses, understanding traceability requirements and addressing customer expectations for enhanced recordkeeping. The resources emphasize voluntary traceability enhancements that should be managed separately from food safety plans and provide insights to strengthen supply chain communication and prepare for evolving traceability demands.
Risk Assessment Tool
AFFI’s food safety activities are generously made possible by:
