OMB just cleared FDA paperwork, food system's good 'til 2029
The White House budget office just renewed FDA data collection permits for food additives, infant formula and bottled water through 2029.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Beverages
Key points
- The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved several FDA requests to collect information from the public.
- This is a routine procedural step required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, which ensures the government doesn't create excessive paperwork.
- The approved collections relate to food safety and regulation, including bottled water, food additives, and infant formula.
- The approval allows the FDA to continue its mission of protecting public health, and the public benefits from this oversight.
- The approvals have expiration dates, at which point the FDA must seek renewal, creating a cycle of review and accountability.
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