FDA Issues New Priorities for Food Guidance in 2022
Lead levels in food and genome-edited foods are at the top of the list of FDA food guidance topics for this year.
The action is intended to reduce the potential for negative health effects from dietary exposure to lead, specifically in children.
Trial program would allow U.S. to collect data on how the increase might impact workers.
After a one-week halt following a threat against an inspector, the agency has restarted its inspection program and exports to the U.S. have resumed.
Focus areas include draft guidance on heavy metals, cell-cultured meats, allergens, labeling, and more.
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