The advantages of well-written, sci

The advantages of well-written, scientifically sound, and up-to-date model codes have
long been recognized by industry and government officials.
Industry conformance with acceptable procedures and practices is far more likely where
regulatory officials "speak with one voice" about what is required to protect the public
health, why it is important, and which alternatives for compliance may be accepted.
Model codes provide a guide for use in establishing what is required. They are useful
to business in that they provide accepted standards that can be applied in training and
quality assurance programs. They are helpful to local, state, and federal governmental
bodies that are developing or updating their own codes.
The model Food Code provides guidance on food safety, sanitation, and fair dealing
that can be uniformly adopted for the retail segment of the food industry. The
document is the cumulative result of the efforts and recommendations of many
contributing individuals, agencies, and organizations with years of experience using
earlier model code editions. It embraces the concept that our quality of life, state of
health, and the public welfare are directly affected by how we collectively provide and
protect our food