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2023 State Food Safety Legislation
March 15, 2023At the halfway point of the 2023 state legislative sessions, 161 bills have been introduced regarding food, meaning bills related to cannabis in food, raw milk and dairy, food delivery, food donation, food safety, retail food, manu...
2023 State Legislation on Body Art
January 9, 2024 A total of 60 pieces of legislation related to body art were introduced in 19 states and Puerto Rico during the 2023 legislative sessions. Of these 60, 9 were enacted in California, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, New Hampshire, Tennessee. ...
2023 Update on State Food Safety Legislation
October 3, 2023 The following table provides a summary of bills related to food safety that have been introduced by state legislations in 2023.Food Safety Topic# of Bills IntroducedRetail food67Food freedom66Food safety51Meat, seafood, or poultr...
2023: Our Year in Review for Government Affairs
January 5, 2024 Washington, DC, remains as chaotic as ever. Congress spent more time trying to figure out a speaker than floor time on appropriations. The House of Representatives is as far behind as it has ever been on passing the fiscal year (...
April 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover Proper hand washing practices in food service establishments are important for the adequate reduction of microorganisms on hands and to reduce the risk of foodborn...
April 2019 JEH: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnApril 2019 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 81, Number 8) Editor's Note: strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in ...
April 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 8 View This IssueArticles Communicating Results of Drinking Water Tests From Private Wells: Designing Report-Back Materials to Facilitate UnderstandingDecreased Moderate to Vigorous Physical Acti...
BIA Webinar - Power of Partnerships: Strengthening Agency and Industry Relationships
On November 7, 2019 's Business Industry Affiliate held a webinar entitled Power of Partnerships: Strengthening Agency and Industry Relationships featuring three environmental health experts who shared their experience in building relationsh...
Body Art Facility Inspector Training
The one and only Body Art Facility Inspector Training, built by seasoned body art inspectors and experts in the body art industry. Designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge of body art practices, this training prepares yo...
Boil Water Advisory Webinar
March 7, 2019As environmental health professionals, we have many challenges to face in our day to day life. Natural disasters, food, and water-related emergencies only add to its complexity. A common situation we have all faced, both as food saf...
Built Environment
Built Environment / Smart GrowthEnvironmental public health professionals, planners, architects, transportation engineers, county managers, etc. and the community all play an important role to ensure that communities have healthy environments an...
Cannabis Food Safety Resources
Edibles are produced and consumed in communities that many local and state food safety agencies serve and protect. With cannabis usage growing in acceptability across the country and changing regulations in many states, legalizing its use both r...
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Resources
During power outages after hurricanes/typhoons, major flooding or other extreme weather events, residents can be at risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning if portable generators are not properly used. CO is an odorless and colorless gas that can...
CDC Preparedness Response Capabilities
This resource includes numerous resources relating to emergency preparedness and response capabilities and contains:Emergency Preparedness ResourcesResponse CapabilitiesRecommended for environmental public health professionals and administrators...
Chemical Emergencies
This resource listing is from the ATSDR chemical emergency website provides a list of information and resources for multiple audiences related to how to prepare and respond to chemical emergencies. This resource includes: What to do in a chemic...
Climate Change and Health Legislation 2023 Sessions
April 14, 2023There are approximately 70 bills in the state legislatures addressing climate change and health. Bills have been introduced in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, New Jerse...
December 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover There is no uniform nationwide method for organizing and delivering governmental environmental health services to residents of the U.S. and its territories, as ill...
December 2019 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnDecember 2019 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 82, Number 5) Editor's Note: strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships ...
Environmental Health Support in the U.S. Virgin Islands
The USVI Environmental Health Services project consists of six two-week long workforce and food safety trainings. In February, conducted the first two-week training with the USVI Department of Health, Environmental Health division.The proje...
Environmental Public Health Needs Training 101 Needs Assessment
Numerous environmental public health agencies report difficulties in recruiting qualified applicants, leading to the employment of less qualified individuals requiring substantial training.To address this concern, we are collaborating with the N...
FDA Appoints Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Program
August 29, 2023 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the appointment of James “Jim” Jones as the first-ever deputy commissioner for the Human Foods Program. As deputy commissioner of the Human Foods Program, J...
FDA Manufacturing Courses
These courses are currently only available to food safety regulatory professionals employed with a government agency. Please review course pre-requisites prior to applying.FD202: Conducting Acidified Food InspectionsThis course is designed for F...
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
June 6, 2023 On Saturday, June 3, 2023, President Joe Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) of 2023, which raises the debt ceiling to allow the U.S. federal government to continue to pay its bills. The deal suspends the deb...
Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill
May 18, 2023The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies marked up the fiscal year (FY) 2024 appropriations bill on May 18, 2023. The committee approved a party line ...
Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Moving Forward, Albeit Slowly
June 26, 2023After the recent debacle over the debt ceiling, Congress is once again working on the fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget. The Senate is using the agreed-to FY 2023 amount set by the debt ceiling and the House of Representatives is followi...
Food Safety & Emergency Preparedness
As environmental health professionals, we support communities in an event of an emergency or disaster. Review these resources and tools to be prepared.Disaster Relief Story member helping with Disaster Relief in Puerto Rico Story: ANTHC Comm...
Government Affairs Accomplishments in 2022
February 2, 2023Our Government Affairs program continues to expand its influence by reaching out to the current administration, Congress, and federal agencies, as well as engaging in state activities such as tracking state legislation and workin...
Harmful Algal Blooms
Rapid algae overgrowth can result in harmful algal blooms (HABs). Blooms can be both toxic and non-toxic but always have a detrimental effect on marine life in the affected area. Algal blooms most often occur in still or slow-moving water and ar...
Healthy Homes Webinars
Design for Environmental Health Risk Communication: Lessons from the EPA Flooded Homes Website ProjectThis webinar discussed human-centered design techniques that environmental health professionals can use to develop health risk communication. P...
Healthy Housing in Rural Communities
We have partnered with the National Center for Healthy Housing to improve healthy housing and address environmental health hazards that impact the home, including issues that impact the indoor environment, the surrounding outdoor spaces, and ser...
House and Senate Continue to Work on Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations
July 24, 2023 The appropriation bills for Fiscal Year 2024 are being finalized, with the House Appropriations Committee passing the FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bi...
House and Senate Have Until January 19 to Finalize Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations
December 18, 2023 Congress is much closer to finalizing the fiscal year (FY) 2024 appropriations than the last blog posted on the topic in July, but they still have a ways to go. Top-Line Spending Levels and Other Fund...
January/February 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover Efforts to characterize the environmental health workforce are needed to strengthen the field. There is a lack of information from the perspective of state and loc...
January/February 2019 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJanuary/February 2019 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 81, Number 6) Editor's Note: strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partn...
January/February 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 6 View This IssueArticles Role of the Household Environment in Transmission of Clostridioides difficile Infection: A Scoping ReviewEffect of Lockdown on the Air Quality of Four Major Cities in Pa...
January/February 2023: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
January/February 2023 Volume 85, Number 6 The National Environmental Health Association strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in the profession. In pursuit of these goa...
July/August 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 1 View the IssueAbout the Cover Pesticide residue in honey is becoming a growing concern because of the potential human health effects and negative impacts on beehives. Urban beehives can be subj...
July/August 2019: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJuly/August 2019 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 82, Number 1) Editor's Note: strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnershi...
July/August 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 1 View This IssueArticles Applying the Model Aquatic Health Code to Grade Swimming Pool Safety in a Large Metropolitan AreaEnveloped Phi 6 Bacteriophage Persistence and Cross-Contamination on the...
June 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover The Journal is very pleased to feature on this month’s cover the published results from a groundbreaking initiative—Understanding the Needs, Challenges, Opportuni...
June 2019: Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnJune 2019 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 81, Number 10) Editor's Note: strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in ...
June 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 10 View This IssueArticles Coronavirus Surrogate Persistence and Cross-Contamination on Food Service Operation FomitesFederal Meat and Poultry Inspection Duties and Requirements—Part 2: The Publi...
March 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover In a review of Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2000–2014, 85% of outbreaks were caused by pro...
March 2019 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnMarch 2019 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 81, Number 7) Editor's Note: strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in ...
March 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 7 View This IssueArticles Identifying Public Perceptions of Information on Harmful Algal Blooms to Guide Effective Risk CommunicationAssessment of Chemical Exposures Investigation After Fire at a...
May 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 9 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue’s cover article, “Gambling With Your Health: Bacterial Contamination on Casino Gaming Chips,” explores the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, espe...
May 2019 Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services
Direct From CDC/Environmental Health Services ColumnMay 2019 Journal of Environmental Health (Volume 81, Number 9) Editor's Note: strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in th...
May 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 9 View This IssueArticles Lead Source Attribution by Stable Isotope Analysis in Child Risk Assessment InvestigationsSupplemental Text: Additional Methods | PDF Supplemental Table | PDF A Call for...