An Overview of the

American Society for Quality’s

Food, Drug and Cosmetic Divisionpresented by

Lewie Casey, CQIA ASQ Region 7 FD&C Division Discussion Group

Liaison 2016ASQ Section 702 Education Chair

How It All Started

In 1960, the Food and Allied Industries Division formed.

In 1974, this division merged with the Drug and Cosmetic Technical Committee to create what is now the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Division.

What is the FD&C Division?Our Vision

Resources for quality systems and leadership development in FDC-

regulated industries.Our Mission

To achieve increased customer satisfaction and continuous improvement by identifying,

communicating, and promoting knowledge and the use of

management concepts, technologies, and regulations as they relate to

quality principles in all functional areas of the food, drug, and cosmetic

industries.

Our Membership –Professionals in:

Quality Assurance & Control Regulatory Affairs and

Compliance Discovery Science Engineering and Manufacturing Auditing Risk Management Consulting Six Sigma & Process

Improvement

What Our Membership Looks Like

Representation- Broad international representation- All 50 States and Washington, DC, Puerto

Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Total membership

- 5528 Member types

- Majority are Regular and Senior- 45 Fellows among our ranks

Roles & Responsibilities- More than 50% from Manufacturing and

32% from Service Industries- Most hold at least one ASQ Certification

and belong to more than 2 divisions

ASQ Region Map

Professional Development

Focus your professional development resources through industry-specific

Conferences Discussion Groups Certifications Publications

Division Discussion Groups

FD&C Region 7 Counselors• Rosemarie Christopher- National Chair• Sumita Som – Foods• Mary Thorsness – Pharma/Biologics• Nora Dowel – Nutraceuticals

Future Collaborations: • October 6th, 2016 ASQ FDC Division,

SoCal Bio & SC PDA• November 17th, 2016 ASQ FDC

DIV/QLN & FDA Dietary Supplements

ASQ Certifications

Mark of excellence Demonstrates that the certified

individual has the knowledge to assure quality of products and services

An investment in your career and in the future of your employer.

“ASQ believes the integrity of the exams is a key factor in why companies rely on them as a foundation for training and assessing their quality staff.”

J.W. Moran and P. C. La Londe, Quality Progress, 33, 4, (2000).

ASQ Certifications and the FD&C Division

The FDC Division has been instrumental in its efforts to establish new certifications HACCP Auditor – CHA, 238 Certified Certified Pharmaceutical GMP

Professional – CPGP, 158 Certified

Exams will now be Computer Based offering testing windows for multiple exam day options

FD&C Division Web Contents

Division and Committee Contact Information

Conference and Discussion Group Information

Newsletters Discussion Boards Career Services Scholarships

FD&C DivisionElected Officers (2016)

Chair – Nancy Berger Chair Elect – Elena Mack Vice Chair – William Taraszewski Treasurer – Lisa A. El-Shall Secretary - Amanda Gainey Immediate Past

Chair/Nominating Chair– Cathelene Compton

Networking

Expand your network of quality professionals in your field.

Includes professionals from the food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and related products industries.

Thank you for your time!

www.asq.org/fdc/