Food Safety

Through its food safety work, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy supports a strong culture of safety across dairy manufacturing by providing practical tools, guidance, and training.

Comprehensive Suite of Resources

This site offers resources to help dairy companies bolster and advance their food safety programs.

For a printable brochure of resources click here.

Food Safety and Traceability Guidance Documents

Developed with input from leading U.S. experts across dairy processing and academia, these best practice documents support food safety and traceability.

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Artisan and Farmstead Dairy

Small dairy processors, including farmstead operations, face unique food safety challenges. In collaboration with industry experts, the Innovation Center offers resources to help businesses grow safely and responsibly.

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Dairy Plant Food Safety Controls

Focused on pathogen-control guidelines and principles, the Innovation Center supports the development and adoption of effective in-plant programs that strengthen food safety across dairy manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Controls

To support FSMA compliance, the Innovation Center provides science-based tools to help assess supplies and suppliers, including requirements for Hazard Analysis, Risk-Based Preventive Controls, and the Foreign Supplier Verification Program.

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Food Safety Culture

Through its food safety work, the Innovation Center supports companies in embedding a culture of safety that evolves with industry standards and scientific advancements. The resources below provide practical guidance for building and sustaining this commitment company-wide.

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Webinars

View the Innovation Center’s past food safety webinars and learn about upcoming talks.

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Spanish-Language Tools

To support broader accessibility, select food safety tools are available in Spanish.

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