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2 04, 2018

Download the Viva Fresh Mobile App!

2018-04-02T19:30:18-05:00April 2nd, 2018|Categories: Events, News, Viva Fresh Produce Expo|

Viva Fresh Produce Expo has gone mobile! We're excited to announce we have a brand new mobile app for you to use on Guidebook! Get the app to access the most up-to-date information about our event, including schedules, maps, and much more. Get our guide here: https://guidebook.com/g/vivafreshexpo Android and iOS users: Tap the "Download" button to download the [...]

13 11, 2017

FDA Compliance Dates

2017-11-13T18:14:13-06:00November 13th, 2017|Categories: News, Training and Education|

These are the compliance dates for the rules that form the foundation of the implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The rules are listed in the order in which they became final. (There are no compliance dates for the rule on Accreditation of Third-Party Certification Bodies, which is a voluntary program.) https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/FSMA/ucm540944.htm 

30 08, 2017

Relief Efforts for Harvey-affected People

2017-09-03T04:17:11-05:00August 30th, 2017|Categories: News|

Dear TIPA members, The results of Hurricane Harvey has been absolutely devastating and communities throughout the Gulf Coast have been hit hard. Many of these people and emergency efforts are in need of supplies, support and additional help. I know many of our members have already been supporting various efforts throughout the state, including sending [...]

21 07, 2017

Effective Environmental Monitoring and Aseptic Techniques Course

2017-09-03T04:17:11-05:00July 21st, 2017|Categories: Events, News|

TIPA is pleased to announce an upcoming educational event "Effective Environmental Monitoring and Aseptic Techniques". This class will be conducted by TIPA member Merieux NutriSciences. This course will cover all areas of environmental monitoring with a heavy focus on guidance regarding Listeria monocytogenes. The course will review a case study on the 2011 cantaloupe outbreak, define what is Listeria monocytogenes, discuss FDA’s Listeria Guidance, [...]

7 07, 2017

FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) Course

2017-09-03T04:17:11-05:00July 7th, 2017|Categories: Events, News|

Offered by Mérieux NutriSciences and the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA), this course will provide participants with the knowledge to implement the requirements of the “Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals” regulation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This regulation is one of a number of [...]

17 01, 2017

TIPA Member Training Session: Audit Training for Food Safety Systems for Internal and External Suppliers

2017-09-03T04:17:11-05:00January 17th, 2017|Categories: Events, News|

We wanted to alert you to a training opportunity coordinated by TIPA, for TIPA Members, scheduled for Feb 7-8. REGISTER NOW If you source product from growers or other companies as part of your operation, then this is an important training to help you become compliant with FDA’s new requirements under FSMA. Supplier control and [...]

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