Committees

Getting involved in IAFP’s Committees gives you the opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise with other Committee members, which in turn directly impacts the future of your profession and helps guide the efforts of the Association.

If you are interested in serving on a Committee, go here. 

Standing Committees

• Food Protection Trends Management Committee

  Mission Statement: To provide guidance to the Executive Board on matters concerning Food Protection Trends.

• Journal of Food Protection^® Management Committee

  Mission Statement: To provide guidance to the Executive Board on matters concerning the Journal of Food Protection®.

• European Symposium Organizing Committee

  Mission Statement: To develop the European Symposium program, evaluate abstracts, identify symposia topics and speakers, identify session convenors and oversee competition(s) at the symposium.

• Program Committee

  Mission Statement: To develop the Annual Meeting program, evaluate abstracts, identify symposia and speakers, identify all sessions' convenors, and oversee Developing Scientist Awards Committee.

Special Committees

• 3-A Committee on Sanitary Procedures

  Mission Statement: To serve as IAFP representatives to the 3-A Sanitary Standards Committee; to provide ideas for IAFP Symposia, Roundtables, White Papers, Webinars and program ideas to the 3-A Sanitary Standards Annual Meeting

• Awards Committee

  Mission Statement: To select recipients for the IAFP awards.

• Black Pearl Selection Committee

  Mission Statement: To select the recipient of the Black Pearl Award.

• Committee on Control of Foodborne Illness

  Mission Statement: Reviews information on epidemiology and control of communicable diseases of primary concern to food safety and related areas, and prepares manuals and articles addressing investigation and control of food safety-related problems.

• Constitution and Bylaws Committee

  Mission Statement: To review and study the Constitution and Bylaws of IAFP and make recommendations to the Executive Board for changes to be considered for submission to the Membership for ratification.

• Developing Scientist Awards Committee

  Mission Statement: To select finalists and judge the Developing Scientist Awards Competition at the IAFP Annual Meeting.

• Fellows Selection Committee

  Mission Statement: To solicit nominations and make recommendations to the Executive Board for eligible Members to be confirmed as Fellows by the Executive Board.

• Foundation Committee

  Mission Statement: To oversee IAFP Foundation monies, solicit gifts to the Foundation, and identify and fund programs which further the goals and objectives of the Association

• Membership Committee

  Mission Statement: To develop strategies to retain current members and attract new members. 

• Nominating Committee

  Mission Statement: To select and submit names of nominees for the office of Executive Board Secretary for election by the IAFP Membership.

• Past Presidents' Committee

  Mission Statement: To serve as an advisory committee to the Executive Board.

• Tellers Committee

  Mission Statement: To count and certify the results of each election and other membership votes.

• Webinar Committee

  Mission Statement: To plan, develop and promote webinars on topics of interest to the IAFP Membership and the food safety community

Councils

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council

  Mission Statement: Advise and lead IAFP in implementing and promoting equitable practices while fostering a culture of inclusivity for all members.