Ready to join FARRP? E-mail Dr. Steve Taylor at staylor2@unl.edu to begin the application process.
Membership
FARRP Services:
Allergen
Information,
Training and
Consultation
Confidential
Allergen Analysis
Controlling Food Allergens in the Plant Video
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FARRP membership is open to food processors, food manufacturers, ingredient manufacturers, equipment manufacturers and other companies involved in the food processing industry.
Membership
Tiers
Associate Membership Benefits
Sustaining Membership Benefits
Ready to join? E-mail Dr. Steve Taylor at staylor2@unl.edu to begin the application process.
Membership Tiers
FARRP provides benefits according to the level of membership investment, which is determined by a company’s global food sales. The membership fee structure is divided into two primarily levels: Associate Membership and Sustaining Membership. Sustaining Membership is further divided into three tiers for a total of four membership levels:
| Membership Level | Tier | Global Food Sales | Annual Fee |
| Sustaining Membership: | A | >$20 billion | $30,000 |
| B | $11 to $20 billion | $25,000 | |
| C | $1 to $10 billion | $20,000 | |
| Associate Membership: | D | <$1 billion | $5,000 |
Some of the benefits FARRP Associate Members (and higher tiers) receive include:
Seat on Board
of Directors
All membership levels entitle companies to one position on the FARRP Board
of Directors.
Discounted
Analytical Services
Member companies receive a discount on confidential analytical services
from the FARRP laboratory.
Priority Lab
Access
Member companies will receive priority over non-members for the analytical
services of the FARRP laboratory.
Helping Establish
Research Priorities
Member companies have input on the types of research FARRP conducts.
Database Searches
Member companies are entitled to three searches of the FARRP food allergy
literature database per year at no charge. Additional searches are available
for an additional fee.
Early Access
to Findings
Member companies have early access to research findings through both meetings
and reports.
Unlimited
Telephone Consultation
Member companies may consult with FARRP researchers via telephone at no
charge.
Assistance
with Regulatory Agency Negotiations
FARRP experts will work with member companies at no fee to answer questions
and provide expertise in dealings with regulatory agencies on issues related
to allergen control, sanitation, and potential recall situations.
Reduced Workshop
Fees
Member companies enjoy member-only registration fees for FARRP-sponsored
workshops and symposia.
Information
Resources
As a member, you will receive First Alert report and food allergy news
updates, annual reports, and access to the members-only section of the
FARRP website
Training Visit
Each year, FARRP experts will provide one on-site training session for
your company on an expenses-only basis.
In addition to the above benefits Sustaining Members also receive:
Visits to
the FARRP Laboratory
You will be able to send your company staff to visit the FARRP lab for
private short-term visits.
In-Plant
Troubleshooting
If necessary, FARRP experts may be available to travel to your plant on
an expenses-only basis to help assess and address allergen control programs,
sanitation issues and recall problems.
Additional
Database Searches
Sustaining Member companies are entitled to up to five database searches
per year. Additional searches are available for an additional fee.
Training Visit
Each year, FARRP experts will provide two on-site training sessions for
your company on an expenses-only basis.