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      • The Science & Craft of Raw Milk Cheese Conference
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      • Bolstering Your Dairy Foods Business, Through Successful Third Party Audits - NC State University
      • Introduction to Cheese Making Technology (spring, annually)
      • ACS Webinar: Unlock Salumiere Certification with the Charcuterie Professional Exam
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      • ACS Webinar: Current Trade Policy and Ongoing Barriers to Cheese Trade
      • ACS Webinar: Understanding Immigration Enforcement: What Employers Need to Know
      • ACS Webinar: Behind Cheese Quality Schemes and Geographical Indications: Real Stories and Practical Benefits in Today’s Changing World
      • Cheese Composition and Yield Control
      • Introduction to Dairy Fermentations
      • ACS Webinar: A Wedge of Their Story: A Cheesemaker Celebration!
      • Maine Cheese Festival
      • Pasteurization Short Course
      • Cheesemaking Short Course
      • Cheese Making, Practical Short Course
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      • ACS 2026 Annual Conference
      • The Wedge
      • Cheesemaker Education Day
      • Oregon Cheese Festival
      • ACS Webinar: The Art and Science of Coagulation and Curd Cutting, Their Effects on Quality and Profitability
      • ACS Webinar: CURD Program: Shaping the Future of Cheesemaking through Vocational Education
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      • ACS Webinar: Agritourism - Bringing Consumers to your Creamery & Dairy to Increase Sales
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The Safe Cheesemaking Hub

The purpose of this site is to provide cheese food safety best practices guidance and educational tools.

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The Safe Cheesemaking Hub

The purpose of this site is to provide cheese food safety best practices guidance and educational tools.

Welcome to the Home of Safe Cheesemaking

The information provided herein is for informational purposes only. The American Cheese Society (ACS) and its partners make no representation or warranty with respect to the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability for your operation or situation. By utilizing the information provided herein, you agree to release ACS and its partners from any and all liability that may result from your use of this information.

Safe Cheesemaking

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Each page will include various links and documents to help you on your journey.

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Essentials To Start and Grow Your Business

This resource hub is designed to help artisan and farmstead cheesemakers lay a strong foundation for success. 

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Guidance Documents

Guidance Documents

Explore key food safety guidance for cheesemakers.

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Spanish Materials

Review materials translated into Spanish.

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Biological Hazards

Controlling Hazards in Cheese

Targeted resources to help cheesemakers identify and manage biological, physical, chemical, and radiological hazards throughout the production process.

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Best Practices for Suppliers and Services

Practical tools and guidance to help cheesemakers assess supplier risk, ensure traceability, and manage documentation and audits.

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Employee Training

Employee Training

Empowering employees through food safety training.

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Working With Customers

Communicating with customers and consumers about food safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

ACS Best Practices Guide

FSMA Rules & Guidance for Industry | FDA: Explanation of Rules and Guidance for Industry related to the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). 

Registration of Food Facilities and Other Submissions | FDA: Guidance for Food Facility Registration.

CDR Dairy Pipeline on Dairy Plant Inspections

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Pathogen Control Guidance Document

2nd Edition Neogen® Environmental Monitoring Handbook

Use this Interactive Map of National, Regional and Local Experts & Resources 

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CFR Title 21, Part 101  or contact IDFA 

CFR 21 Part 7 Subpart C  Recalls Policies Procedures, and Industry Responsibilities or consult the  IDFA Recall Guidance Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

ACS Best Practices Guide

FSMA Rules & Guidance for Industry | FDA: Explanation of Rules and Guidance for Industry related to the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). 

Registration of Food Facilities and Other Submissions | FDA: Guidance for Food Facility Registration.

CDR Dairy Pipeline on Dairy Plant Inspections

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Pathogen Control Guidance Document

2nd Edition Neogen® Environmental Monitoring Handbook

Use this Interactive Map of National, Regional and Local Experts & Resources 

Look Here

NEED LINK

CFR Title 21, Part 101  or contact IDFA 

CFR 21 Part 7 Subpart C  Recalls Policies Procedures, and Industry Responsibilities or consult the  IDFA Recall Guidance Manual

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