which agency publishes the food code

The agency that publishes the Food Code is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA creates and updates the Food Code every four years based on recommendations from the Conference for Food Protection, a group of experts from various sectors involved in food safety. The FDA Food Code serves as a model for food safety best practices in retail and foodservice establishments across the United States, but it is not federal law itself; local, state, and tribal agencies may adopt or adapt it as needed.