DATCP announced that the Retail Food Safety Advisory Committee recently transitioned into the Retail Food Safety Advisory Council (RFSAC). RFSAC is made up of 20 members from across Wisconsin. The council will help promote a culture of food protection in the state. Doing this with open communication between government and industry. The council will also provide recommendations to DATCP in identifying opportunities to promote industry education, training, and consistency, and to address emerging trends in food protection.
DATCP is accepting nominations for the RFSAC through February 1, 2025. Seats representing the following categories are being sought for the council: Wisconsin Grocers Association representative, small retail food establishment – serving meals operator, small retail food establishment – not serving meals operator, convenience store operator with significant food service, and a meat establishment operator with a retail food service operation.
Members of the RFSAC serve four-year terms and the council meets quarterly. Newly appointed members will start their term in early 2025. Nomination materials and more information on the council are available on DATCP’s website.