News Room

FMI Statement on FDA Launch of Reportable Food Portal and Registry

September 9, 2009
ARLINGTON, VA — September 9, 2009 — The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) issued the following statement from Leslie Sarasin, president and chief executive officer, regarding this week’s launch by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a Reportable Food Electronic Portal and Registry.

“We commend FDA for launching version 1.0 of the Reportable Food Electronic Portal and Registry to fulfill the congressional directive to track patterns of adulteration in food. We look forward to working with FDA through the implementation process and on additional food safety measures.”

“The agency’s electronic database should work well with the industry’s Rapid Recall Exchange. This online initiative, set to be launched later this month, is designed to expedite supplier notification of food recalls to food retailers and wholesalers with more complete and accurate information.”

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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