Food Safety
Foodservice sales in convenience stores are about 26% of in-store sales, a category that continues to be a key focus area for retailers. The importance of food safety is paramount: Outbreaks affect not only individual brands but the entire industry. Resources from NACS, allied industry groups and associations, and the federal government can help retailers enhance their safe food handling practices and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
The NACS Food Safety Forum is the only industry-specific event of its kind for our global convenience retail community. This year’s event will be on April 8 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and co-located at the NACS State of the Industry Summit in Dallas.
Food Safety Forum registration does not give attendees access to the NACS State of the Industry Summit. These are separate events. For questions, reach out to Chrissy Blasinsky at cblasinsky@convenience.org.
FDA Food Code Resources
The UDSA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) serve important roles in ensuring food safety in the United States. Sign up for news, recall alerts and tips on safely handling and storing food at foodsafety.gov.
Information on the FDA Food Code, Retail Food Safety Initiative and other resources to help retailers reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
The U.S. FDA maintains a list retail and foodservice codes and regulations by state.