2019 Regulatory Presentation: FDA's Initiative to Reduce Exposure from Toxic Elements in Foods
This presentation was provided at the 2019 Regulatory Workshop. The presenter, Conrad Choiniere, presented on FDA's Initiative to Reduce Exposure from Toxic Elements in Foods, including Toxic Element Strategy, preliminary priorities/actions, Total Diet Study, research, and future initiatives.
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