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The Homeland Security Advisory System creates a national communications network allowing government officials, industry and consumers to communicate information about the nature and degree of terrorist threats. The system characterizes appropriate levels of preparedness and readiness in a series of five color-coded threat conditions. Several protective measures correspond to each threat condition and help government and industry officials decide what actions are necessary.
“Over the past six months the food, beverage and consumer product industry has been in the process of evaluating every aspect of our safety and security systems, from raw materials to product distribution,” said GMA President and CEO, C. Manly Molpus. “The food industry is taking steps to help strengthen quality control and security systems already in place, and to implement new ones where they may be needed. Creating a national framework for communicating potential threats is the logical next step in homeland security.”
Since September 11th, GMA, working with other food industry groups and the federal government, has shared information among food companies to improve security procedures and systems.
“As the Bush Administration has said, alerts help deter terrorist activity,” noted Molpus. “The Homeland Security Advisory System will help industry and government maintain appropriate levels of vigilance to ensure that our food supply is as safe and secure as possible.”
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Based in Washington, D.C., the Grocery Manufacturers Association is the voice of more than 300 leading food, beverage and consumer product companies that sustain and enhance the quality of life for hundreds of millions of people in the United States and around the globe.
Founded in 1908, GMA is an active, vocal advocate for its member companies and a trusted source of information about the industry and the products consumers rely on and enjoy every day. The association and its member companies are committed to meeting the needs of consumers through product innovation, responsible business practices and effective public policy solutions developed through a genuine partnership with policymakers and other stakeholders.
In keeping with its founding principles, GMA helps its members produce safe products through a strong and ongoing commitment to scientific research, testing and evaluation and to providing consumers with the products, tools and information they need to achieve a healthy diet and an active lifestyle. The food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry in the United States generates sales of $2.1 trillion annually, employs 14 million workers and contributes $1 trillion in added value to the economy every year.
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