Food Safety News

The food industry shares the agency's commitment to enhancing traceability, but it must be done right. The entire industry needs more time to ensure each segment of the supply chain can provide the necessary data in the appropriate format, that FDA can retrieve and use the data and that the appropriate technology is available to meet the requirements.

Ensuring food safety is foundational to incorporating more fruit and vegetables into dietary patterns. Implementing science-based standards to reduce the risk of contamination is essential to the safety of fresh produce. FMI members are committed to sourcing safe produce and working with public health officials and the produce industry to protect public health.

States across the country continue taking action to limit or phase out heavy metals and certain ingredients, creating a challenging patchwork of requirements. The food industry is identifying opportunities for additional research to ensure regulatory actions are based on both science and risk and are achievable.