FDA’s Announces Plans to Issue Proposed Regulations for Fresh Produce Safety by October 2010
Statement by Jim O'Hara, Director, Produce Safety Project, in response to the FDA's Announcement on enforceable standards for fresh produce safety
The Food and Drug Administration's announcement that it plans to issue proposed regulations for fresh produce safety by October 2010 is a significant public health victory for American families and farmers.
By setting clear, mandatory and enforceable standards that are aimed at preventing contamination, the FDA is signaling that voluntary guidelines in this area have not done the job. Given the importance of fruits and vegetable to our diets, a science-based approach to food safety will improve our health and increase confidence in the foods we serve our families.
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