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WhAT’S hAPPENING IN FOOD SAFETY M.S. from Rutgers University. She served as chief microbiologist for the NC Dept. of Agriculture prior to coming to Drexel in 2003. Dr. Quinlan has been a member of IAFP since 1994. • The Next Generation Award honors an individual who has been engaged in 3-A SSI standards development activities for less than five years and has demonstrated leadership, dedication and significant contributions to the development of 3-A Sanitary Standards or 3-A Accepted Practices. Jerry Mairani accepted the award on behalf of ASQ at a luncheon at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco on November 17. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the project teams involved with creating this extraordinary new system,” said Roberto Saco, ASQ president. “With this system we will change the way quality professionals and practitioners seek their education needs.” Julie Coates, vice president of information services for LERN, said that this year’s award nominees were among the highest quality ever submitted. The primary criterion judges used was the quality of being at the leading edge of the field of lifelong learning, as evidenced by their nomination. In addition, judges also applied the following criteria: originality, innovation, appropriateness as a model for other programs, replicability and measurable outcomes. “The awards selection process is very competitive, and it is truly an honor to be selected,” Ms. Coates said. 3-A SSI Opens Nominations for 2009 Volunteer Service Awards -A Sanitary Standards, Inc. (3-A SSI) announces the opening of nominations for its 2009 Volunteer Service Awards program to recognize the extraordinary dedication and commitment of individuals who contribute to the development of voluntary standards and the mission of 3-A SSI. The three annual awards constitute a highly visible and significant form of recognition for the outstanding service of individuals to the advancement of 3-A SSI. The 3-A SSI awards include the following: • The Leadership Service Award is presented to an individual or group who demonstrates a record of significant contribution to 3-A SSI voluntary standards development and who has demonstrated outstanding service in enabling 3-A SSI to attain its objectives. Accomplishments may include leading a major new activity, reducing the cycle time of development, revitalizing a ‘dormant’ activity or other outstanding service. • The 3-A SSI Advancement Award honors outstanding accomplishments performed by any individual or group on behalf of 3-A SSI, such as advancing the use or industry recognition of 3-A Sanitary Standards or 3-A Accepted Practices. 3 According to 3-A SSI Executive Director Tim Rugh, “3-A SSI relies on a network of engaged and committed volunteers to forge consensus on the voluntary standards and practices and we should all recognize the immense contribution they make to this organization and to the goal of advancing public health.” More details on the new program and a Nomination Form are available on the 3-A SSI Web site at www.3-a.org under News & Events or go directly to http://www.3-a.org/ news/index.html. The deadline for 2009 nominations is April 10, 2009. Awards will be presented at the 3-A SSI Annual Meeting on May 20, 2009 in Milwaukee, WI. ASQ Receives Award for Education and Training System Quantas Analytics Accredited According to ISO 17025 uantas, a test laboratory located at the Technopol Tulln in Lower Austria, was accredited for the analytics of fungal toxins in grains and grain products. The analytical procedures at Quantas Analytics meet highest quality standards. This was confirmed within an accreditation process conducted by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Labour of the Republic of Austria. Quantas was granted the certificate after an extensive accreditation process according to ISO 17025. In the course of a preceding audit evaluators reviewed on site laboratory processes, interviewed employees and checked documenta169 T he American Society for Quality (ASQ) has been recognized by the Learning Resources Network (LERN) for work on its new education and training system. The winning entry was included in a showcase of internationally exemplary programs at the LERN Annual Convention in San Francisco, CA, November 16–18. Honored for excellence in the Management Practice category, the entry highlighted the education and training system’s revolutionary design. Deputy Regional Director Neal Kuhn and ASQ Past President Q MARCH 2009 | FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS

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