Vermont public health association

Food Safety

The VtPHA believes that all people should have access to food that is safe for consumption and does not harm their health or well being. It is essential that consumers are educated about what they eat and how nutrition can affect their health.

VtPHA supports:

Public education about nutrition, safe food handling, and food borne illness.
Research into food safety
Labeling of food that enables consumers to make educated choices
Reduction of pesticide residues
Sustainable agricultural practices that do not harm the public health.
Consistently high levels of surveillance of the food supply
Quick and timely response to adverse food handling events

About the association

VtPHA is a membership organization which facilitates collaboration among people who care about public health and are interested in protecting and promoting the health of Vermont residents.

VtPHA is an Affiliate of the American Public Health Association (APHA). APHA is the national voice of public health and champions the health of all people and all communities. They are the only organization that combines a 140-plus year perspective, the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public’s health and a member community from all public health disciplines and over 40 countries. Learn more at www.apha.org.

Contact

vtpublichealth@vtpha.orgpha.org
Vermont Public Health Association
P.O. Box 732
Burlington, VT 05402-0732