Government agencies collaborate on food safety improvements
The agencies have been collaborating to reduce foodborne illness as part of the Food Safety Working Group, organized by the White House. The Working Group recommends a public health-focused approach to food safety based on the principles of prioritizing prevention, strengthening surveillance and enforcement, and improving response and recovery.
FDA Deputy Commissioner for Foods Michael Taylor says the meetings will focus on how the agencies measure progress in reducing risk, because it’s “an important part of our food safety strategy.” He says the agencies need to know what works and what doesn’t.