The FDA is implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) which was passed by Congress in 2010.
They are issuing five rules, two of which are of great concern to U.S. farmers: the Produce Rule and the Preventive Controls Rule.
Join us in weighing in with FDA today.
Our website has information about how you can comment: http://caff.org/programs/foodsafety/fsma/
CAFF will also be holding informational workshops for farmers, to discuss how to comment to the FDA and answer questions.
October 18, 3pm, TS Glide Ranch, Davis, CA
October 24, 3pm, California Grill, Freedom, CA
November 4,1pm, Glenn County Farm Bureau Office, Orland, CA
November 8, 6:30pm, San Luis Obispo Grange, San Luis Obispo
November 11, 5:00pm, Watershed Resource Center, Santa Barbara
To comment on this post, click on the "comments:" link that appears below (after "Posted by CAFF"). If you have questions about how to comment, please email events@caff.org or call 530.756.8518x12.
Thanks for the info!
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