ACFSA

Association of Correctional Food Service Affiliates

The International Association of Correctional Food Service Professionals

 

Resources

The National Restaurant Association

With support from the major national is the largest foodservice trade association in the world*—supporting nearly 500,000 restaurant businesses. In partnership with their state restaurant associations (SRA), they have more than 750 staffers working to empower all restaurant owners and operators to achieve more than they thought possible.

ServeSafe - The National Restaurant Association

The ServSafe Food Safety Training Program leads the way in providing current and comprehensive educational materials to the restaurant industry. More than 4 million foodservice professionals have been certified through the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Exam, which is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-Conference for Food Protection (CFP). ServSafe training and certification is recognized by more federal, state and local jurisdictions than any other food safety certification.
American Jail Association

The American Jail Association (AJA) is a national, nonprofit organization that supports the professionals who operate our Nation's jails. It is the only national association that focuses exclusively on issues specific to the operations of local correctional facilities.


American Correctional Association

For more than 125 years, the American Correctional Association has championed the cause of corrections and correctional effectiveness. Founded in 1870 as the National Prison Association, ACA is the oldest association developed specifically for practitioners in the correctional profession. During the first organizational meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio, the assembly elected then-Ohio Governor and future President Rutherford B. Hayes as the first President of the Association.

International Foodservice Manufacturers Association

Established in 1952, The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) is a leading foodservice trade association comprising more than 300 of the world's most prestigious food, equipment and supply manufacturers in the $600 billion foodservice industry. Membership also includes marketing service organizations, trade publications, distributors and brokers. IFMA provides information and insights that enable members to discover the best opportunities. A series of member directed programs connect members with their peers, supply chain partners and customers, enabling them to network and dialogue. Finally, a host of mission critical industry initiatives bring members best practices to optimize business strategies.

National Commision on Correctional Health Care

With support from the major national organizations representing the fields of health, law and corrections, the National Commission on Correctional Health Care is committed to improving the quality of health care in jails, prisons, and juvenile confinement facilities. In this we are aided by an exceptionally dedicated Board of Directors comprised of representatives from our supporting organizations.

North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers

is a trade association of more than 625 foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers, that provide products for food preparation, cooking, storage and table service. NAFEM's biennial trade show attracts approximately 20,000 foodservice professionals and features more than 600 North American manufacturers.

Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals

is a national not-for-profit association established in 1960 that today has over 14,000 professionals dedicated to the mission of providing optimum nutritional care through foodservice management. DMA members work in hospitals, long-term care, schools, correctional facilities, and other non-commercial foodservice settings.

School Nutrition Association

The School Nutrition Association is a national, nonprofit professional organization representing more than 55,000 members who provide high-quality, low-cost meals to students across the country.



Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

For the public, for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics(AND) members, for students and for health professionals the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is your source for trustworthy, science-based food and nutrition information. The world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, AND is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.

National Institute of Corrections (NIC)

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons. The Institute is headed by a Director appointed by the U.S. Attorney General. A 16-member Advisory Board, also appointed by the Attorney General, was established by the enabling legislation (Public Law 93-415) to provide policy direction to the Institute.

Food Safety

Partnership for Food Safety Education

Fight BAC!® is the original consumer food safety education campaign based on the four core practices of clean, separate, cook, and chill.
Partnership for Food Safety Education - The non-profit Partnership is a catalytic leader in health education and a trusted partner to consumers and health educators

International Food Safety Council

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation is dedicated to the mission of effectively communicating science-based information on health, nutrition and food safety for the public good. Our vision is a global environment where credible science drives food policy and consumer choice.

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

FSIS Mission Statement: Protecting the public's health by ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, and processed egg products.

FSIS Vision Statement: Everyone's food is safe.

Food Safety.gov

FoodSafety.gov is the gateway to food safety information provided by government agencies. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) serve important roles in ensuring food safety in the United States.

Nutrition

The Calorie Control Council

The Calorie Control Council, established in 1966, is an international association representing the low- and reduced-calorie food and beverage industry. Today it represents manufacturers and suppliers of low- and reduced-calorie foods and beverages, including manufacturers and suppliers of more than two dozen different alternative sweeteners, fibers and other low-calorie, dietary ingredients. Council staff includes experts certified in public health, food and nutrition.

Egg Nutrition Center

The Egg Nutrition Center (ENC) is the science and nutrition education division of the American Egg Board (AEB), a national checkoff program on all egg farms with more than 75,000 hens. Our team consists of dedicated nutrition health experts with a range of professional experience in food science and nutrition fields.

FNS Online

Our mission is to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet and nutrition education in a way that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.