Through the human food program, A panel of independent experts at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) argued that the agency lacked the resources and authority to ensure food safety and market availability.
The panel prepared a report evaluating various FDA departments such as:
- Office of Food Policy and Response
- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
- regulatory affairs office
Reagan-Udall Foundation Facilitated the evaluators with the agency’s procedures, organizational structure, and resources.
In response, the FDA highlighted the pressures it currently faces, including obstructions in the supply chain, and the challenge of finding “rapid advances” in food science.
The panel shared its findings and recommendations with the agency. While we have not yet had an opportunity to review the full report in-depth, it provides important overviews and options for the agency’s consideration, reflecting important and diverse perspectives, which will be carefully considered.” Explained Robert cardiffFDA Commissioner of Food and Drugs.
more complex food systems
Cardiff claimed that the human food program is A priority for the FDA, and they’ve emphasized that the US food supply is as safe as ever, so experts help ensure the availability of safe and nutritious food options.
In recent years, the program has been driven by the increasing diversity and complexity of the nation’s food systems and supply chains, the ongoing impacts associated with climate change, and rapid advances in the science behind the foods we eat today.” Stressed on,
Most FDA employees understand the responsibility of the agency’s human food program, appreciate the importance of their work, and share the common value of striving to protect public health. However, the current culture, structure, and governance model make the program less effective.
A new strategy focused on food security
The evaluation report aims to inspire a new vision for FDA Food Program, Cardiff explained that the agency will provide further updates to the public by the end of January 2023 and additional public updates by February 2023, including the planned leadership structure and any changes to important internal processes and procedures.
The agency’s internal review of the infant formula supply chain response in September resulted in significant improvements in our operations across the program and ongoing actions that enable the agency to take advantage of emerging advances in the science of food.” Cardiff ends.
He evaluation report Requires FDA employees to be dedicated to protecting public health. However, the current culture of the program is hindering your ability to effectively achieve this goal.
