aib and kansas state university collaborate to help pet food companies meet fsma requirementsaib international and kansas state university&39s igp institute have joined forces to help pet food companies meet new federal regulations. the workshop will take place in manhattan, ks from february 2327, 2015.the food safety modernization act is impacting the animal food industry in a big way. for the first time, fda has a legislative mandate to require comprehensive, preventionbased controls across the food supply, including animal food. now pet food manufacturers are working hard to ensure they meet fsma&39s requirements for hazard analysis and preventive controls.the aibksu pet food safety simulation workshop will help pet food companies get uptospeed with the newest regulations. in this simulation workshop aib, kstate experts and industry guest speakers will teach participants how to construct a haccp plan, identify gmps, establish sanitation procedures and microbial control measures, and develop an environmental monitoring program. this fourday course is targeted to pet food company personnel, specifically food safety and quality assurance managers, line supervisors, sanitation supervisors, and operational leads."we are very excited about the partnership between aib and kstate&39s igp institute. this unique training experience will provide pet food manufacturers with real, handson experiences so that they fully understand the principles, technical concerns, and role of food safety in their facilities" said carlos campabadal, igp institute feed manufacturing and grain quality management specialist.for more information about the aibksu pet food safety simulation workshop, visit httptiny.ccpetfoodsafety.for more informationkatie mayesdirector of communicationsaib internationalkmayes@aibonline.org7855374750, x119lisa moser communications coordinatorigp institute, kansas state universitylmoser@ksu.edu7855325932 
