2016 Regulatory Presentation: FDA - International Food System Recognition Agreements
"This presentation was provided at the 2016 Regulatory Workshop. Camille E. Brewer, M.S., R.D., Director, International Affairs Staff, Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine and Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, FDA presented on FDA systems recognition, including definition, benefits, how countries are recognized, and next steps. FDA - International Food System Recognition Agreements. Get a better understanding of Food System Recognition Agreements (FSRAs) and their role in food safety. Find out what these agreements mean for the spice industry, what countries currently have FSRAs with the United States, and the potential for expansion of that list.
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