National Restaurant Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney issued the following statement after President Obama signed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act today:
“We are pleased that the FDA Modernization Act today becomes law. This legislation represents meaningful improvements to the food safety system and focuses FDA’s mission on prevention. As part of this legislation, we will see enhancements to our food safety system, including additional hazard analysis, food safety planning, and increased inspections – all important measures to ensure food entering the supply chain is safe.
“Food safety remains the restaurant industry’s number one priority. This new law will positively impact the supply chain and ultimately improve the safety of food purchased by restaurant operators. It is imperative that the nation’s food chain remains safe, and this legislation is a step in the right direction.”
Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry, which comprises 945,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets and a workforce of nearly 13 million employees. Together with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the Association works to lead America’s restaurant industry into a new era of prosperity, prominence, and participation, enhancing the quality of life for all we serve. For more information, visit our Web site at www.restaurant.org.