“Today’s testimony by Mike Ambrosio, Vice President of Quality Assurance at Wakefern Food Corporation, showcases the more than 30 years he has dedicated to improving food safety. He represents the commitment of all FMI members to this singular priority.”
“FMI supports many policy initiatives in the draft Food Safety Enhancement Act legislation because they are clearly intended to prevent problems in the food supply before they ever occur. Preventing food safety problems from occurring by mitigating risk must be the guiding principle for changes.”
“FMI seeks for federal agencies to focus their attention and manpower on prevention programs to ensure that America’s food is safe before it reaches grocery store shelves. This includes: adopting risk-based systems; expanding use of third-party certification programs; requiring mandatory recall authority; enhancing traceability; and, requiring food safety plans of every company manufacturing food.”
“Food retailers and wholesalers believe that given today’s global marketplace it is critical to provide the FDA with the necessary authority, credibility and resources to assure the safety of America’s food supply.”
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Food Marketing Institute proudly advocates on behalf of the food retail industry. FMI’s U.S. members operate nearly 40,000 retail food stores and 25,000 pharmacies, representing a combined annual sales volume of almost $770 billion. Through programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations, FMI offers resources and provides valuable benefits to more than 1,225 food retail and wholesale member companies in the United States and around the world. FMI membership covers the spectrum of diverse venues where food is sold, including single owner grocery stores, large multi-store supermarket chains and mixed retail stores. For more information, visit www.fmi.org and for information regarding the FMI foundation, visit www.fmifoundation.org.
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