US: House mulls increased scrutiny of food supply
By: just-food.com | 28 May 2009
The US House of Representatives is considering a bill to modernise the country's food safety system, including steps designed to create a more transparent supply chain and to inspect processing facilities more often.
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The US House of Representatives is considering a bill to modernise the country's food safety system, including steps designed to create a more transparent supply chain and to inspect processing facilities more often.
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