Assistant Professor (Practice)|Field Crops and Produce Safety Specialist| Crop and Soil Science Department @Oregon State University & Adjunct Professor @Chemeketa Community College
I hope this does not happen. If anything, there's need for more funding, not less. These programs are vital, especially as the FDA continues to revise its rules on a rolling basis. Consistent and adequate funding is essential for ensuring food safety and keeping up with evolving regulations. Recent outbreaks of foodborne illnesses involving produce and other commonly consumed foods highlight just how critical these programs are. Moreover, the recent changes to the Agricultural Water Rule and the newly posted Food Traceability Rule require additional resources for implementation and compliance. State programs are instrumental in ensuring that these changes are effectively communicated and enforced.
The FDA has proposed cutting resources to state and local food safety programs by $34 million. APHL - Association of Public Health Laboratories developed an infographic to communicate the impact of potential food laboratory budget cuts to decision-makers. The importance of supporting and sustaining the Integrated Food Safety System has never been more important. #foodsafety #publichealth #laboratory https://lnkd.in/eYWYdMDB
