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PROMOTING
FOOD SAFETY
ON THE
AFRICAN CONTINENT

Welcome to the African Continental Association of Food Protection (ACAFP) website. This organization was formerly the African Association for Food Protection (AAFP).
The ACAFP is the African continent’s affiliate group within the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP).
OUR MISSION
To be the agent for change in Africa with respect to food safety - promoting the production, storage, distribution, and consumption of safe food regionally and internationally.
WHAT WE DO
Our goal is to connect food safety professionals and students on the continent of Africa and around the world to serve as an educational and food safety news resource for our members.
OUR COMMUNITY
The ACAFP represents members from industry, government, international organizations, and academia all interested in protecting the food supply in Africa.
STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE ASSOCIATION
Check out the ACAFP News page for affiliate updates and announcements!
UPCOMING EVENTS
JULY 31 through AUGUST 3, 2021
IAFP 2021 Annual Meeting
David L Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
ALL ARE WELCOME
Whether you are a farmer, student, food industry executive, microbiologist, educator, government official or quality control professional involved in growing, storing, transporting, processing, and preparing all types of food, the ACAFP welcomes you.
MEMBERSHIP
Members of the ACAFP have access to a large, international professional organization with many networking opportunities. Read more about the benefits of being an ACAFP member!


BECOME A MEMBER OF THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FOOD PROTECTION (IAFP)
Become a member of the ACAFP's parent organization, the IAFP, and join the largest network of food safety professionals and also easily join the ACAFP!