Leaders from a group of consumer and industry organizations were unanimous yesterday in condemning FDA Commissioner Robert Califf for his plan to restructure the agency.
To a person, the leaders said they were disappointed with
Continue Reading Neither consumer groups nor industry representatives believe FDA plan will work
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Editor’s note: A coalition of organizations sent this letter to Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Dear Secretary Becerra,
We write to express our concern
Continue Reading Coalition speaks out against luke warm plan for proposed FDA reorganization
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By Joe Reardon, Senior Director of Food Safety Programs, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), along with FMI
Continue Reading Risk-based science should drive food safety policy
September is Food Safety Education month and, in recognition, the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) will host a virtual Food Safety Forum, where they will convene global
Continue Reading AFFI looks at current detection methods for public health, regulatory policyResearchers have provided alternatives to the zero-tolerance approach used in the United States to manage Listeria in low-risk foods.
The U.S. has this method for all ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, regardless of risk profile, so all
Continue Reading Researchers call for change in approach to Listeria in low risk foods
Food manufacturers are getting an extra 18 to 30 months to begin putting revised Nutrition Facts, Supplement Facts and Serving Size labels on their products.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the delay on
Continue Reading Food industry welcomes new deadline to revise nutrition labels
At the National Food Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., this week, a panel of experts discussed the impact of funding deficits on food programs. Martin Delgado, staff director of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for six
Continue Reading Experts Debate Whether Food Safety Funding is Adequate
