The FDA has announced that it will hold an interactive webinar on the food inspection process in the U.S. It will be broadcast online and you can call in with questions.

It's expected to be about 30 minutes of presentation on who within the FDA actually carries out inspections, what the FDA is responsible for inspecting, how inspections are carried out, how problems are enforced, and the training involved for inspectors - with questions to follow - starting at 2 pm EST on March 25 (next Thursday).

Below is the specific information from the consumer update linked above:

1. Click https://collaboration.fda.gov/inspectionprocess/ (or cut and paste it into your Internet browser)
2. Click "Enter as a Guest," fill in your name, then click "Enter Room"
3. Dial 1-877-685-5350 and enter participant passcode: 969082

This webinar is the second in a series of monthly online sessions hosted by different FDA centers and offices. The webinar series is part of FDA Basics, a Web-based resource aimed at helping the public better understand what the agency does."