AFDO Membership
Who is AFDO?
AFDO is an international, non-profit organization that is in the forefront of streamlining and simplifying regulations by either drafting regulatory rules or by commenting on government proposals. By developing a broad base of support for new approaches, AFDO has become a recognized voice in determining the rules and shape of the regulatory playing field of the future. The consensus that AFDO develops is key to advancing uniform laws, regulations, and guidelines that result in more efficient regulation and less confusion among industry in the marketplace. AFDO develops support for its positions by interfacing with high-level regulatory officials, industry representatives, trade associations, and consumer organizations. This continues to have a significant impact on regulations at the federal, state and local level.
Why Join AFDO?
With all of us juggling more projects each day, dealing with competing priorities and trying to keep in touch with family and friends, why consider joining one more organization? The short answer is that AFDO offers its members greater opportunities on a national scale: a voice on national regulatory issues, an opportunity to provide input into national policy and the opportunity to grow professionally with a regulatory leader. In addition, AFDO provides training workshops, interaction with regulators across the country and an insider’s perspective on critical regulatory issues with reduced rates for members.
The Big Picture
Those of us who are charged with the responsibility of protecting public health in agencies and industry across America need to work together to enable our resources to stretch further to “get the job done”. Recalls often involve more than one state and mandate the ability to communicate information and strategies quickly.
AFDO has initiated a “Call to Action” for all stakeholders affected by national health issues. Today, more than ever before, there is a need for unity among those who protect public health in government, industry and academia to address the mounting challenges to our resources and resolve.
For over 100 years, AFDO has been a major voice for food, drug, medical device and consumer product safety officials. We encourage broad participation in the many issues that we are currently involved in, among them are: Integrating the Food Safety System, National Uniformity Legislation, Improvement Strategies for Recalls, Promotion of HACCP, Food Safety Education, Industry and Regulatory Training and Uniform Regulatory Practices.
What Does This Mean to You?
These goals are certainly far-reaching and offer the maximum protection to the American consumer. On a practical level, AFDO membership allows each individual to be a partner in the national development process so that, together, we can make the system function better and offer a greater level of protection to the consumer.
Professional Growth
Our regulatory environment is unique. Even with our diversity we share the same problems and solutions, though our regulations and approaches might differ significantly. We get some of our best ideas from each other - practical solutions to real problems. This opportunity to network gives you valuable insight into the regulatory thought process.
Additionally, professional organizations are an asset because they increase your knowledge as well as value to your employer.
How Do I Join AFDO?
Simply click on the "Join/Renew Now" link on the upper right-hand margin of this page to download an AFDO Membership Application Form, fill out the form and submit it to AFDO. If you are using a MasterCard or Visa, fax the completed form to (717) 650-3650. If you are submitting a check, mail your completed Application to:
Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)
2550 Kingston Road, Suite 311
York, PA 17402.
If you have any questions, please contact the AFDO Office by calling (717) 757-2888, or by e-mail at afdo@afdo.org.