CFSAN programming
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA is requesting comments on development of CFSAN program priorities for FY 2006, according to a Federal Register notice published May 20. The plan will follow the five-section format of the FY 2005 plan, including: ensuring food defense and security; improving nutrition and dietary supplement safety; ensuring food/color additives and cosmetic safety; ensuring food safety "crosscutting" areas; and prioritizing ongoing activities. Comments are due July 19. CFSAN last released its list of goals in December (1"The Tan Sheet" Dec. 6, 2004, p. 7)...
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