ADEC is proposing a change in the Alaska Food Code regulations to come in line with the Homemade Food laws that were passed last year with HB251. We asked ADEC a few questions to learn more.
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Now referred to as “The Homemade Food Rule”, HB251 revises the Alaska Food Drug and Cosmetic Act Statute to create an exemption from permitting and inspection requirements for producers of homemade food products, with no cap on sales. We dive into these changes, highlight three community perspectives on the new law, and share resources.
A collaborative blog from Claire Marshalek, Meghan Hargis ot the Alaska Farmers Markets Association, and Leah Moss, AFPC. Amid the hustle and bustle of a farmers’ market, there is an often-overlooked aspect that deserves our attention and appreciation: food safety. Read more about what the behind-the-scenes work to keep us safe looks like.
This work is not done in a vacuum. It takes tons of community and interagency cooperation. As AFPC developed policy priorities for 2024, we looked for recommendations that seemed achievable in the short-term, and/or had some momentum behind them. While working on advancing these priorities, the depth of interconnectedness has become increasingly apparent.