The California Grocers Association is a non-profit, statewide trade association representing the food industry since 1898. CGA represents approximately 500 retail members operating over 6,000 food stores in California and Nevada, and approximately 300 grocery supplier companies. Retail membership includes chain and independent supermarkets, convenience stores and mass merchandisers.

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TODAY'S TOP STORY State EDD Director Addresses CGA Government Relations Annual Meeting (11.18.08) Patrick Henning, Director, California Employment Development Department, was the featured speaker at this year's CGA Government Relations annual meeting on November 18. Grocery retailers and suppliers from around the state attended the one-day event designed to review the 2007-2008 Legislative Session and look ahead to 2009. Pictured are: (left to right): Ron Fong, CGA; Patrick Henning, EDD; Incoming CGA Chair Bob Ling, Unified Grocers. For recent Top Headlines, click here. Melamine Information, click here. For Country of Origin Labeling information, click here. QUICK CLICK LINKS Driving Toward A Cleaner California - Learn about CARB’s Proposed On-Road Rule and its impacts on the trucks that move goods across California. RETAILERS: Plastic Carryout Bag Recycling Law. Click here for Retailer Requirements/Helpful Toolkit. WHAT'S NEW CGA Seeks Vice President of Government Relations (11.4.08) - The California Grocers Association is seeking a Vice President of Government Relations to work from its headquarters in Sacramento. For more information on the position, or to apply, click here. CGA Joins Schwarzenegger In Historic Signing (10.13.08) - CGA President Ronald Fong joined Gov. Arnold Schwarznegger at a ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that makes the private sector part of the state's disaster response team, allowing business to respond more quickly during an emergency. To learn more, click here. Governor Signs Historic Public/Private Agreement To Boost State's Disaster Response System (10.13.08) - CGA President Ronald Fong joined Gov. Arnold Schwarznegger at a ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that makes the private sector part of the state's disaster response team, allowing business to respond more quickly during an emergency. To learn more, click here. CGA Hires Director, Local Government Relations (9.18.08) - Matthew Dodson has joined the California Grocers Association government relations department as Director, Local Government Relations and is responsible for CGA’s local government advocacy and outreach for the Southern California region. To learn more, click here. ARB Releases Diesel Truck Regulations (5.19.08) - The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released revised draft regulation that will require retrofits and engine replacements for the estimated privately owned 300,000 diesel trucks and buses transiting California roadways beginning in 2012. To learn more, click here. CGA Releases 2006 Industry Recycling Survey (2.27.08) - CGA member grocers recycled 2.3 billion pounds of plastic, paper, cardboard, wood, green waste and animal products in 2006. To learn more, click here. INDUSTRY RESOURCE MATERIAL Animal Cloning - FDA Issues Draft Documents on the Safety of Animal Clones Pandemic Influenza - Important links Be Food Safe - USDA consumer education program Biosecurity Information and Resources - State and Federal biosecurity websites Disaster Food Handling - Be prepared for an emergency Energy Watch - California's Energy Situation Food Security Preventive Measures Guidelines - FDA guidelines Interchange Fees Mad Cow (BSE)/Foot-And-Mouth Diseases - Latest Updates National Uniformity for Food Coalition - Help support H.R. 4167 Organized Retail Crime Prevention - Resource Material Pesticide Broker Licensing - FAQ download Pseudoephedrine Regulations Table - Federal/State/Local Requirements Prop 65/Mercury In Seafood - Resource Material Tobacco Control Laws Brochure - Must read for retailers CGA's Privacy Policy

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