WAFFP, WA Association for Food Protection is an Affiliate of IAFP
Our core mission is to collaborate with a diverse audience of food safety professionals to protect our food supply.
“Food Safety through Education”

2026 Annual Conference
Join us for our big 75th Anniversary: September 17th – 18th
Location: Chelan Washington on beautiful Lake Chelan at

Campbell’s Resort
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Washington State Food Assistance is Available. 211 connects people with local hunger and additional resources. wa211.org Visit agr.wa.gov/foodnearyou to find your local food bank, pantry or similar resource in your area.

Spread the Word: Our WAFFP 2025 Flyer helps to promote your non-profit Food Safety organization.

Your sponsorship is greatly appreciated and is vital for our organization and conference.
As a non profit volunteer-based organization, sponsorship helps reduce costs and allows more members to attend and support the WAFFP Luedecke Scholarship
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Have an upcoming food safety related event, news, questions, or feedback you want to share? Contact Diep at diepc@charm.com

WA Mexican restaurant coalition demands crackdown on illegal taco stands

Multiple unpermitted Seattle food vendors shut down over health violations

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Preparing for Internal Audits in the Food Industry: by Harmeet Kaur – ASI

Fall and Winter Tilth Classes – Worth a Look

WSU Extension: Upcoming Training Opportunities: 2025
November 11th – 12th: Food Safety and Sanitation Workshop – Portland Oregon
January 20th – 23rd, 2026: Juice HACCP – Virtual
February 10th – 13th, 2026: Better Process Controls School – Tukwila

ASI Led Courses – Virtual

PCQI 2.0 Training
November 17 – 21

HACCP Certification
December 2nd – 5th


Principles of Internal Auditing
November 4
December 4


Allergen Management Training
December 5

Rootwurks on-line PCQI Training: $499


Employment Opportunities: Are you an official WAFFP member and would like to post a job opportunity? Email website editor Jeff Freshley for details.

   Food Safety News:

August / September Issue

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Washington Association for Food Protection is a non-profit association dedicated to providing members with a forum to educate and discuss the latest technologies and advancements in food safety.

Food Safety depends on the efforts of many disciplines working together. Our members include professionals from federal, state and local government agencies, educators, industry, vendors and allied suppliers.

We invite all food safety related professionals to join our efforts to protect the food supply and promote “Food Safety through Education.”

Mission Statement “To provide food safety professionals worldwide with a forum to exchange information on protecting the food supply.”

International Association for Food Protection

The IAFP Affiliate View is a quarterly published newsletter that provides valuable information to help you make the most of your membership.