DPG46 Food and Culinary Professionals (FCP)

This session surveys U.S. food and nutrition laws that protect public health and shape consumer choices. It highlights milestones from early 1900s statutes through the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and explains how regulation works at local, state, and federal levels. Participants review roles of FDA, USDA, CDC, EPA, and FTC and cover food safety, labeling (nutrition, menu, allergens), supplements, additives, surveillance, FSMA, and career pathways for RDN/NDTRs.

After reviewing the written material and the session recording, complete the CPEU assessment here.

This session is eligible for 2.0 hours CPEU expiring 4/28/2029.

If you have any CPEU feedback for the Commission on Dietetic Registration, you can complete an optional survey here.