North Carolina State University (NCSU), Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, have established a training course entitled “Introduction to Public Health Food Inspection” The course has the support of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. 

The objective of the course is to provide participants with an understanding of federal regulatory food inspection regulations and enforcement. The initial 16-week in-person program will be led by Dr. Ben Chapman with participation by federal and university specialists.  The course will have both theoretical and practical components to provide a comprehensive appreciation of food safety regulations and enforcement.

The initial course will be offered as a special topics class but subsequently, will be refined and hopefully expanded to include on-line tuition with weekend participation.  The course will be offered annually with the prospect of participation by other Land Grant institutions.