In addition to the resources on our primary COVID page, listed below are some targeted specifically at the food manufacturing industry.
- June 3 – Link to the FAQ on Food Safety and COVID from the FDA that is updated periodically.
Additional information is available at the FDA’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) main page.
- May 5 – Link to some good guidance on how to set up a food manufacturing facility to meet CDC requirements. Though the piece is focused on meat processing there is a good link to creating a risk assessment that any facility could use. Other resources include:
- May 4 – The “New Normal” of social distancing on display below at a Kraft Foods plant in Illinois. Contact TechHelp’s Food Manufacturing Team if you have any questions about food safety or operations.
- April 30 – FDA guidance for food companies on the use of face masks and cleaning of cloth face masks.
Developed in collaboration with CDC, this FDA fact sheet provides a quick reference regarding items worn by workers in the Food and Agriculture Sector.
- April 21 – North Carolina State University provided this fascinating science-based view on how the coronavirus outbreak impacts food and beverage companies.
- April 21 – Definitive information on Food Safety and COVID-19 provided by the FDA.
Resources for Food Manufacturing
- Food and Drug Administration
FAQ on Food Safety and COVID from the FDA is updated periodically
FDA’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) main page. - CDC Guidelines for Meat & Poultry Processing Workers – Though the piece is focused on meat processing there is a good link to creating a risk assessment that any facility could use.
- FDA resources on wearing face masks
- AFDO Recommendations for easing COVID-19 Restrictions for the Retail Food Industry
- National Restaurant Association Reopening Guidelines
- Resources on wearing face masks from the FDA
- Recommendations for easing COVID-19 Restrictions for the Retail Food Industry
- National Restaurant Association Reopening Guidelines
Center for Disease Control
- Information from the Center for Disease Control
- CDC recommendations for an Infectious Disease Outbreak Response Plan – Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- CDC CoronaVirus Information
- Get Your Household Ready
- Map and Statistics About Corona
- Clean & Disinfect Effectively
State of Idaho
- Full list of Resources from Idaho Commerce
- COVID-19 Resources for North Idaho
- List of Essential Business Functions
- Link to Governor’s Stay-Home Order
- Link to Stay-Home Informational Poster
- Official Idaho Coronavirus Page
- SBA Disaster Economic Injury Loan Assistance
- Southwest Idaho Manufacturers’ Alliance
- Idaho Small Business Development Center
- Up to Date Coronavirus Resources from KTVB
Testing sites, grocery store hours, & resources for children and childcare.
Federal and Other Resources
- FEMA
- Full list of resources from NIST MEP
- IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief Page
- U.S. Department of Labor for COVID-19 page
- US Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration – OSHA standards
- OSHA: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- U.S. Small Business Administration: Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan to Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Apply for an SBA COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan – This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties. Click the link above to access the SBA page.
- Ask your bank if you can apply for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program or PPP. This loan program provides loan forgiveness for retaining employees by temporarily expanding the traditional SBA 7(a) loan program.
- Apply for an SBA Bridge Loan – Enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.
- Apply for SBA Debt Relief – The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic