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Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS)
The Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS) are a set of standards developed by the FDA, along with selected state program managers, that can be used by the states as a guide for continuous improvement for state food manufacturing programs. The goal of the standards is to leverage resources and share common successes to build systems within state regulatory food programs. The standards promote development of a high-quality state manufactured food regulatory program and include a process for continuous improvement. Gaps are identified, improvement plans are developed and strategic goals are identified. The areas of focus include regulatory foundation, training, inspection programs, auditing, food defense, enforcement and compliance, stakeholder outreach and laboratory services. States choose to implement the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS) as an option under their state food inspection contracts. The MFRPS, most recently issued in 2010, is available in the 'Resources for You' section (left).
Questions?? Additional information on the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards can be obtained from Timothy Weigner, Director of DFSR’s Development & Integration Branch, timothy.weigner@fda.hhs.gov.
The Division of Federal State Relations (DFSR) Development and Integration Branch (D&I), led by Tim Weigner and a current staff of six CSO Standard Specialists, provides support to states implementing or considering implementation of the MFRPS. The CSO Standard Specialists are located in in the field and assist states with: Self-assessments, gap analysis, technical guidance to promote compliance with the MFRPS, promote sharing and exchange of best practices related to implementation of the MFRPS, and development and improvement of the Standards.
