January 12-14, 2010
Battle Creek, MI

As a result of the overwhelming response to our October course, an encore delivery of the “Application of Basics of Inspection and Investigation” Course is being held on January 12-14, 2010, in Battle Creek, Michigan.  This course is once again being sponsored by the International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).  This is a great opportunity to provide the basic application of inspection concepts to food protection professionals with limited real-life experience, and is available to federal, state, local, territorial and tribal regulators.  For applicants selected to participate in this course, travel-related expenses will be reimbursed according to AFDO's policies.  Applications must be received by the AFDO office no later than Thursday, November 12, 2009. [More Information]

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News from Congressman Mark Schauer - www.schauer.house.gov

October 12, 2009

WASHINGTON—Following last week’s House and Senate approval of the 2010 Agriculture Appropriations bill, Congressman Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) today announced $1 million in federal funding for the International Food Protection Training Institute in Battle Creek. The funding was requested by Congressman Schauer, Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Sen. Carl Levin, and represents the first substantial federal funding for a food training institute of its kind. The bill now advances to President Obama to be signed into law.“This critical funding will help strengthen the important work that is already underway at the Institute to make sure food inspectors have the necessary skills to keep our food supply safe,” said Schauer. “I’m optimistic that we can capitalize on this momentum to secure permanent federal support for the Institute, which is one of my top priorities in Congress.”

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Congress Provides $1 Million To The International Food Protection Training Institute For Training State & Local Food Safety Officials

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Oct. 12 / PRNewswire The International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) announced that the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed legislation which includes $1 million for the institute to train state and local food safety inspectors. The Fiscal Year 2010 Appropriations bill provides funding for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, rural development programs, and related agencies. The bill will now be sent to President Obama for his signature.  [View Press Release]

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October 9, 2009 - Michigan Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow announced the approval of an appropriations bill which includes $1 million to Battle Creek Unlimited for the IFPTI.  The funding is to be used to train state and local food safety professionals by providing first-in-class, career spanning curriculum.  [View Press Release]

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October 7, 2009 by Elizabeth Willis - The Battle Creek Enquirer

Food inspectors and law enforcement officials from around the country are converging on Battle Creek to learn how to keep the national food supply chain safe.

Some of the first students of the newly created International Food Protection Training Institute are meeting this week at Western Michigan University's Kendall Center in downtown Battle Creek.

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