The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and a coalition of more than 60 food groups are asking the US Senate and US House of Representatives to design a 2017 budget that will adequately fund FDA food safety programs without burdening manufacturers with taxes or fees.
“Food safety is the highest priority for America’s food and beverage makers,” said Kraig Naasz, AFFI president and CEO. “As the administration begins to craft the fiscal year 2017 budget, we stand ready to work with federal agencies and Congress to ensure sufficient federal resources are allocated to FDA’s critical food safety activities without increasing costs for consumers and food makers.”