MEMBER BENEFITS
A membership with DFA of California gives companies the needed support to stay current with industry standards while maintaining and improving food safety and quality. Those engaged in the packing and/or shipping of dried fruit, tree nuts, or kindred products may submit an application for membership to DFA of California, which is then submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. Benefits of Becoming a Member include:
Member Rates:
- Member rates on ISO 17025 accredited laboratory testing and GFSI certification audits
- Member rates on product inspection services and certification, including the “Red Seal” certificate recognized throughout the world
- Member rates on food safety audits, consultation and training services
- Member rates on DFA|SCTC Annual Conference, workshops and district meetings
Accredited Services:
- Food testing laboratories ISO 17025 accredited by A2LA
- Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin A
- Salmonella species
- E. coli O157:H7
- Listeria species
- Additional Microbiological testing
- ELAP certified for pesticides in food
- BRC and SQF Certification Audits and Pre-Assessments
- HACCP Verification Audits
Member Recognition:
- Pinnacle Club Food Safety Member Recognition
- Voluntary unannounced GMP food safety audits on a tri-annual basis
- Networking Events
- Monthly Red Seal Newsletter
- Technical and Regulatory Support and Partnerships
Additional Services:
- Arbitration Services
- Halal Certification Agreement
- Kosher Certification Agreement
- Third Party Scientific Research
If you have more questions regarding the membership benefits or becoming a member, please email membership@agfoodsafety.org.
Cost of Membership
- $7500 initiation (Optional Installment Plan)
- $750 to $1150 per quarter based on tonnage of dried fruit, tree nuts, or other kindred products processed
