Description: The members of a regulatory system and their roles.

Terminal Competency:

Describe the participants in the regulatory system.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Describe federal, state, local regulatory interactions.

2. Identify regulatory framework stakeholders.

3. Describe how various laboratories within the framework collaborate with each other.

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Description: The primary functions performed by government human and animal food safety regulators.

Terminal Competency:

Discuss key regulatory activities.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Identify the components of a regulatory system.

2. Distinguish between inspection and investigation.

3. Explain the importance of evidence in enforcement action.

4. Identify laboratorian’s role in the regulatory structure.

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Description: The laws and regulations that define agency responsibilities and limitations.

Terminal Competency:

Explain legal authorities.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Recognize the difference between interstate and intrastate commerce jurisdictions.

2. Define the basis of regulatory authority.

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Description: The role of laboratory communication with stakeholders.

Terminal Competency:

Discuss stakeholder outreach.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Explain how laboratory testing contributes to stakeholder decision making.

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Description: The authorities and processes that describe how laboratories function.

Terminal Competency:

Discuss laboratory policy and procedures.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Explain important aspects of regulatory test methods.

2. Explain how elements of sample testing support evidence development.

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