September 29, 2008

ISSUE 1238

The Food and Drug Administration announced Sept. 22 that it will hold two public meetings to discuss produce tracing systems.

The first will be Oct. 16 in College Park, Md. and the second in Oakland, Calif. on Nov. 13.

Issues to be covered range from the scope of traceability and the costs, benefits and logistics of standardization to FDA's role in enhancing produce traceability.

To attend either meeting, register online at www.cfsan.fda.gov/~comm/register.html.

Questions or requests for information about making a presentation should be directed to Deborah Harris at (240) 221-4326 or via email at DHarris@EDJAssociates.com.