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Policy & Position Statements

Policy Statements

One of our responsibilities is to speak up on issues of concern to our members and the profession through the adoption of policy statements. These statements have been vetted by our team and adopted by the Board of Directors as official statements of the association. Each statement sets forth our beliefs on a specific subject related to environmental health and is shared with state, local, and federal policymakers, including both the executive and legislative branches, as well as relevant environmental and public health boards. The policies remain active for five years.

Body Art

  • November 2021-2026: Body Art | PDF

Climate Change

  • July 2023-2028 Climate Change | PDF

Data Modernization

  • July 2023-2028: The Need for Data Modernization and Informatics in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Programs | PDF

Food Safety

  • July 2022-2027: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Model Food Code | PDF
  • January 2022-2027: Food Freedom Operations | PDF
  • November 2021-2026: Food Safety | PDF
  • November 2021-2026: Uniform and Integrated Food Safety System Adoption | PDF
  • February 2021-2026: Point-of-Service Food Inspection Disclosure | PDF
  • July 2023-2028: Raw Milk | PDF
  • July 2023-2028: Enrollment and Conformance With the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards of the Food and Drug Administration | PDF
  • July 2023-2028: Food Safety Related to Consumable Cannabis Products | PDF

Preparedness

  • November 2021-2026: Role of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ in Preparedness | PDF

Research

  • October 2020-2023: Research and Innovations That Enhance ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Science and Practice | PDF

Vector Control

  • November 2021-2026: Vector Control | PDF
  • November 2021-2026: Mosquito Control | PDF

Water Quality

  • July 2023-2028: Recreational Waters and the Model Aquatic Health Code | PDF
  • November 2021-2026: Well Water Quality Testing Regulation | PDF
  • October 2020-2023: Onsite Wastewater Systems | PDF

Workforce

  • January 2023-2028: Registered ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Specialist/Registered Sanitarian Credential | PDF

Position Statements

Position statements reflect our position on certain concerns and actions that we will undertake as an association. These statements have been vetted by our staff and adopted by the Board of Directors as official actions or direction of the association. These statements set forth our beliefs on a specific subject related to environmental health. These positions remain active for one year.

  • Position Statement on Natural Disasters | PDF
  • Role of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ in Addressing Environmental Justice | PDF
  • Public and ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Professionals remain at the Forefront of the COVID-19 Crises | PDF