Media Contacts: CDFA Public Affairs, (916) 654-0462, steve.lyle@cdfa.ca.gov
SACRAMENTO, September 14, 2018 -The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch (MPES) announces three vacancies on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board (RIAB). RIAB makes
recommendations to CDFA’s Secretary on all matters pertaining to the MPES
Rendering Program, including:
The vacancies are for industry members and the term is for 36 months. Applicants for the industry member must be affiliated with a licensed renderer, collection center, dead animal hauler, or registered transporter of inedible kitchen grease. Members of the board receive no compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for transportation to and from meetings and for per diem expenses for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses. Applicants interested in being considered for RIAB appointment should send a resume by October 1, 2018 to:
Laura Barlow, Program Manager
Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch
1220 N Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Additional information is available on the MPES web page at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/mpes/index.html. You may also contact Paula Batarseh, Branch Chief, Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety at (916) 900-5004.
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