FCS Guidance
Guidance Documents
- Establishment Licensing Policies and Procedures ( Download)
- The Do's and Don'ts of Renewals ( Download)
- Farm Egg Guidance (Download)
- Interim Guidance for Positive Total Coliforms from NPWS ( Download) Staci Evangeline
- FEMA guide for provision of toilets at special events (Download) Jeff Havens
- Hemp Guidance ( Download) Jeff Havens
- Combined License Procedures (Download) Gail Macklin
- Marking Pest Violations on 12/2016 Public Accommodation Form (Download)
- Tourist Home Interpretation of Daily and Weekly (Download) Ed Evanson
- School Food Service Licensing as a Retail Establishment ( Download) Erik Leigh
- Drug-Food Claims Guidance ( Download) Jeff Havens
- Plumbing Guidance ( Download) Erik Leigh
- Mushroom Guide ( Download) Jeff Havens
- Department of Livestock inspection exempt poultry in retail food establishments ( Download)
- Barehand Contact ( Download )
- CFPM Guidance ( Download)
- Cottage Food Internet Sales ( Download) Nina Heinzinger
- Custom-made Food Equipment ( Download) Jeff Havens
- FCS Circular 24 hr Disinfection ( Download) Ed Evanson
- FCS Circular Max Flow Calculations ( Download) Ed Evanson
- Four day Exemption (Download) Ed Evanson
- Guide Animals ( Download)
- Honey Sales ( Download) FCS
- Indirect Plumbing ( Download) Erik Leigh
- Mobile Guidance ( Download)
- Retail Food Rules at Daycares ( Download) Erik Leigh
- Temporary Food Establishment ( Download)
- Non-Chicken Avian Eggs at Retail Sara Robbin
Retail Food Inspection Resources
Model Plan Review
- Guideline for Food Service Plan Review
- CFP Plan Review Manual
- State Food Establishment Plan Review Application
- Mobile Plan Review
Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards
Special Processing at Retail
- Beef Jerky
- Cured and Smoked Ham
- Cured and Hot Smoked Sausage
- Fermented and Dried Sausage
- Fresh Cut Produce
- Fresh Juices
- ROP Packaged of Raw Frozen Seafood
- Smoked Seafood
- Sushi
Retail Purchasing of Local Produce
- Checklist for Retail Purchasing of Local Produce - Iowa State University
- Purchasing Local Food Guide - Montana Team Nutrition Program
Marking Instructions
Drinking Water
- Map of Public Water Systems Drinking Water Branch (mt.gov)
April, 2021 Articles:
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December, 2020 Articles:
November, 2020 Articles:
- Training Updates and Opportunities
- Cracking Covid-19
- Gym & Fitness Center COVID Compliance
- Licensing Update
- The Food, Dietary Supplement & Drug Continuum
- What's next? Exploding Candy?
- Daycares: What is 'Safe Siting'?
- Featured Interview: Paige Tolleson
- Fun Facts: Word Search
October, 2020 Articles:
- Training Updates and Opportunities
- Licensing Update
- PHEP Update
- CWD: Hunting Season is Open!
- Books for Public Health Professionals: Part II
- Fun Facts: Crossword Puzzle
September, 2020 Articles:
- Training Updates and Opportunities
- Constant Covid-19
- Covid-19 in Food?
- Licensing Update
- FDA Proposes New Rule for Outbreak Response
- Tattoo Plan Review Approvals
- Books for Public Health Professionals: Part 1
- Fun Facts: Crossword Puzzle
August, 2020 Articles:
- Training Updates and Opportunities
- Containing Covid-19
- Are You Observing Handwashing or Eating and Drinking During Routine Inspections?
- FDA Recall of Hand Sanitizers
- Licensing Update
- Mobile Food Equipment Providers Need A Food License
- Chlorine Gas Emergency Preparedness
- PHEP Deliverables
July, 2020 Articles:
- Training Updates and Opportunities
- Catching Covid-19
- History of Public Health: Masks as a Public Health Measure in the US
- Masks, Distancing, & Shields Work in Preventing Pandemic Viral Spread
- Have You Ever Wondered How Masks Work? (Video)
- Test Your Knowledge: Are Self Service Buffets Allowed...?
- Regarding Frequently Asked Questions
- Licensing Update
- Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB's)
- Outbreak: Salmonella Newport
June, 2020 Articles:
- Training Updates and Opportunities
- Coping with Covid-19
- SARS-CoV-2 Virus Featured in the Scientific American
- Body Art Recommendations
- Licensing Update
- Does Your Inspection Pass the Headline Test?
- Legionella
- Be on the Lookout: Unapproved Food Ingredients
May, 2020 Articles:
- Training Updates and Opportunities
- Conquering Covid-19
- Phase II Economy Restart Set for June 1st
- Cottage Food & Farmer's Market Guidance
- Body Art
- Summer Camp Guidance (Intro)
- Licensing Update: Your Quarterly Payment
- DOL Plans Meat Donation Educational Campaign
- Pool Rule Update
- Welcome Summer Intern!
- Summer Camp - Full Draft Guidance