Support for Increased FSMA Budget

In a letter sent to Congressional leaders, AFDO supported increasing U.S. FDA food safety budget by $109.5 million for FSMA implementation. AFDO fears that inadequate funding would weaken the impact FSMA and inhibit the training for industry to comply with new requirements and government officials to ensure compliance. AFDO says failure to fund FSMA would cause negative effects to food processing and produce industries.