Policy Statements
The following policy statements have been approved by FMI's Board of Directors.
FACTS & FIGURES
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FMI Board Policy Statement on the Food Industry’s Cybersecurity Commitment
FMI's Board of Directors declares cybersecurity to be a pre-competitive priority for FMI and the industry as a ... -
Use of Artificial Intelligence
FMI's goal is to promote the safe, responsible, and ethical use of AI to protect employees, members, suppliers, customers, and the ... -
Product Code Date Labeling
FMI’s Board approved a policy statement on product code date labeling in 2017. This revised statement reflects minor updates to the previously approved ... -
FMI Violence Preparedness Committee
The FMI Violence Preparedness Committee comes together in a non-competitive environment to share information and best ... -
Endorsement of Responsible Use of Gene Editing framework.
FMI endorses the Responsible Use of Gene Editing framework developed by the Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in ... -
Food as Medicine
FMI supports the thoughtful and deliberate conceptual definition of Food as Medicine provided by the Academy of Nutrition and ... -
Sustainable Seafood
FMI members support programs to promote a sustainable seafood ... -
Bioengineering and Food Derived from Bioengineered Ingredients
FMI's Board policy regarding Bioengineering and Food Derived from Bioengineered ... -
Biotechnology and Gene Editing
FMI member companies respect and seek to support their customers in the quest to make informed food choices that align with their beliefs, values and needs.... -
Certified Food Protection Managers and Food Safety Training
A successful food safety program begins with managers who are knowledgeable about food safety hazards and are committed to controlling risk factors within their ... -
Plan to Address Leafy Green Outbreaks and Consumer Advisories
The FMI Food Protection Committee has developed a plan on Leafy Green Outbreaks and Consumer ... -
Animal Welfare and the Treatment of Broiler Chickens
The food wholesale and retail industry cares deeply about the humane treatment of animals in the food supply ... -
Animal Welfare for Food Animals
FMI believes animals should and can be raised, handled, transported and processed in ways that ensure they are clean, safe and free from cruelty, abuse or ...
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