“We applaud the agency for the flexibility allowed when importing perishable products. The shorter prior-notice requirements (two to eight hours) will help ensure that these foods have ample shelf life. And the revised registration requirements ease the need for copious and duplicate records that already exist in state and local government offices.
“Our food security strategy must continue to emphasize action over paperwork — especially when the information requested is already widely available.
“We welcome the opportunity to address these and other concerns in the additional comment period that FDA has provided by deeming these ‘interim’ regulations.”
“The food industry is taking every step possible to improve security,” he said. “It is critical that industry and government use our resources in a timely, cooperative and efficient manner. These rules appear to meet these principles. We hope that FDA continues this approach when issuing the regulations governing industry record keeping.”
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations on behalf of its nearly 1,250 food retail and wholesale member companies in the United States and around the world. FMI’s U.S. members operate more than 25,000 retail food stores and almost 22,000 pharmacies with a combined annual sales volume of nearly $650 billion. FMI’s retail membership is composed of large multi-store chains, regional firms and independent operators. Its international membership includes 126 companies from more than 65 countries. FMI’s nearly 330 associate members include the supplier partners of its retail and wholesale members.
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