US food industry representatives have called on president-elect Barack Obama to increase funding to the US Food and Drug Administration in a bid to improve the security of the nation’s food supply.
Go deeper with GlobalData
The Grocery Manufacturers Association passed a set of recommendations to the Obama administration yesterday (15 January), a spokesperson for the industry body told just-food.
In the document, seen by just-food, the GMA calls on the US government to increase the FDA’s food-related budget to US$740m in 2010 and to $900m by 2012.
“At a time when food prices are increasing twice as fast as inflation, the Administration should use general revenue – and reject broad food taxes or fees – to finance essential FDA function,” the GMA urged.
“The Grocery Manufacturers Association strongly supports efforts to improve the safety of America’s food supplies and urges the Obama Administration to continue to make the prevention of contamination the foundation of our nation’s food safety strategies,” the document read.
US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?
Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.
By GlobalDataThe GMA is a US industry body representing industry giants such as Nestle, Kraft Foods, ConAgra Foods, General Mills and PepsiCo. It has sustained a long-term pressure campaign calling for an increase in FDA funding in order to improve US food safety.
