Contacts

Research, teaching, and outreach programs in food science and technology. Wet, dry, and pathogen pilot plant and sensory laboratory available for contract use. Scheduled and contract training in food safety and sanitation, food defense, HACCP (general, meat and poultry, juice), Better Process Control School, Ice Cream Short Course, Pasteurizer Operators Workshop, and more. Tele: (814) 865-5444

Technical advice, assistance, and resources to answer questions about food chemistry, food safety, HACCP, labeling, packaging, process improvements, product development, quality control, shelf life, sanitation. Contact: Larry Grunden 717-948-6523

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Information on Pennsylvania food laws and regulations, food establishment registration, inspections information and appointments. Tele: (717) 787-4737

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One-stop access to business information for Pennsylvania entrepreneurs. Includes information on financial options, downloadable forms necessary to start and expand a business and to electronically register a business with the Pennsylvania Departments of Labor and Industry, Revenue, and State. “

Business registration information Tele: Customer service 717-787-1057

Apply for a state tax license Tele: 717-787-1064

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

Talk to a FDA representative to find information on federal food regulations Contact: Marie T. Falcone, FDA Central Region, Philadelphia, PA. Tele: 215-717-3703

Assistance with FSIS policies for small and very small meat processors