June 18, 2007

ISSUE 1171

FFVA BOARD ADOPTS PRODUCE SAFETY RESOLUTION

FFVA’s Board of Directors voted June 8 to support adoption of mandatory federal food safety standards throughout the produce supply chain. The Board issued a resolution that “these standards must be science-based and must reflect the risks associated with individual commodities and production regions.” Further, “they should apply to all fruits and vegetables produced in, or imported into, the United States.”

The Board had instituted a policy in January that supported the adoption of these food safety standards. The new resolution, however, specifies adoption of “mandatory federal standards.”

FFVA’s Board of Directors and committees met June 7-8 at the Breakers in Palm Beach.

IMMIGRATION REFORM TO MAKE A COMEBACK

HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE FARM BILL RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDE EXPANSION OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAMS

FFVA BOARD ADOPTS PRODUCE SAFETY RESOLUTION

FDA ANNOUNCES TOMATO FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM

PUTNAM, MAHONEY INTRODUCE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, CONSERVATION BILL

BULLETIN EXPLAINS PACA RULE

FORUM TO ADDRESS CENTRAL FLORIDA LAND USE

FSA SEEKING COUNTY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS

IFAS SEEKS COLLABORATOR FOR CELLULOSIC ETHANOL RESEARCH PLANT

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