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IFIC surveys your food safety fears for FDA

The latest survey on what you think about food safety comes from a group that depends on the food industry itself.

By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation

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Key points

  • A food industry trade group, the International Food Information Council (IFIC), submitted a survey on consumer food safety perceptions to the FDA.
  • The survey data helps food companies understand and shape public opinion about their products and ingredients.
  • The FDA is the ultimate decider on food safety rules, and the public docket is where outside groups can submit their views.
  • This record shows the food industry participating in the regulatory process, which is legal, but it does not prove any improper influence.
  • Keep an eye on the FDA docket for any future proposed rules that might reflect the themes in this industry-funded survey.

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