(精)FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.pptVIP

* FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Irene Chan Assistant Director, FDA China Office Food Safety Modernization Act “I thank the President and members of Congress for recognizing that the burden that foodborne illness places on the American people is too great, and for taking this action.” Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D., Commissioner of Food and Drugs Agenda The public health imperative Why is the law needed? Provisions of the law and their significance Implementation timeline and plans The Public Health Imperative Foodborne illness is a significant burden About 48 million (1 in 6 Ame