Home » public policy » priority programs » food safety August 20, 2008

	Enter your search  GMAFPA . Take Action Get Involved Federal Affairs State Affairs International Affairs Nutrition and Health Government Affairs Staff Directory Food Safety The United States enjoys the safest, most abundant food supply in the world. Much of the success is due to the highly effective partnership between government and the industry. Click below to find out what GMA is doing to ensure the safety of the U.S. food supply and learn more about the food industry's work on food safety. Quick jump links: Food Safety | Listeria | Avian Flu | Mercury and Fish Food Safety Press Contact: Scott Openshaw Background papers » Food Safety Most recent testimony, comments, correspondence and press releases 9/18/07 GMA Unveils Action Plan for Strengthening Imported Food Safety 9/18/07 Commitment to Consumers: The Four Pillars of Food Safety Summary 9/18/07 Commitment to Consumers: The Four Pillars of Food Safety Full Proposal 9/18/07 Commitment to Consumers: The Four Pillars of Food Safety Graphic 1/16/07 GMA Memo in Opposition to New York Lead in Candy Bill 04/04/05 GMA Letter in Opposition to Minnesota Irradiated Foods in Schools Bill 09/14/04 Updated Good Manufacturing Practices for Foods Must Be Flexible and Focused 07/19/04 GMA Comments on Modernizing FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices for Food Safety 06/08/04 Canadian, U.S. Food Industries Call on USDA to Finalize Beef-Safety Rule 04/30/04 GMA Letter in Opposition to California Lead in Imported Candy Bill 04/20/04 GMA Letter in Opposition to California Irradiated Meat School Ban 04/20/04 GMA Letter in Opposition of California Lead in Imported Candy Bill 04/15/04 GMA Comments on March 30 Congressional Hearing Regarding Food Inspections 03/16/04 GMA Letter of Opposition to California School Ground Beef Ban Other resources » Online virtual tour of a Florida food irradiation facility Listeria Staff Contact: Mark Nelson Press Contact: Stephanie Childs Background on Listeria » Listeria monocytogenes » Parternship for Food Safety Education (FightBAC) Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Staff Contact: Mark Nelson Press Contact: Stephanie Childs Background on Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) » PandemicFlu.gov U.S. Government Official Website » Key Facts About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention » Questions & Answers About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) U.S. Department of Agriculture » Avian Influenza: Frequently Asked Questions World Health Organization Prevention and Preparedness » Stopping the Spread of Germs at Home, Work and School » Avian Influenza: Why Your Food is Safe » Partnership for Food Safety Education Mercury and Fish Staff Contact: Mark Nelson Press Contact: Stephanie Childs Background on Mercury and Fish » Mercury Facts » Harvard School of Public Health Release » Environmental Protection Agency Fish Advisories » U.S. Food and Drug Administration Mercury Information » Comments from U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Acting Commissioner » National Women’s Health Resource Center Information on Seafood [back to top] 9/21/2008 Joint Industry Unsaleables Conference St. Petersburg, FL more » 9/21/2008 Merchandising, Sales and Marketing (MSM) Conference St. Petersburg, FL more » 9/29/2008 Online HACCP Follow-up Workshop none more » 10/22/2008 Food Labeling Workshop: Complying with Regulatory Requirements for the Labeling of Packaged Foods Washington, D.C. more » 10/28/2008 Management and Evaluation of Thermal Processing Deviations Workshop Orlando, FL more » View Complete Events Calendar »
© 2008 Grocery Manufacturers Association 1350 I (Eye) Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005 ph 202.639.5900 :: fx 202.639.5932 :: info@gmaonline.org :: privacy statement :: comments/feedback :: Staff - E