Questions regarding the Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietitians in Management of Food and Nutrition Systems may be addressed to Sharon McCauley, MS, MBA, RD, FADA, director, Quality Management, at[email protected]; or Cecily Byrne, MS, RD, manager, Quality Management, at[email protected].
Originally developed during the 1960s to provide pure, wholesome, non-crumbling food for American astronauts, the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system has proven that vigilance—and diligence—can greatly reduce Americans' risk of contracting illnesses due to consuming contaminated food.