Proposed Joint Institute for Food Safety Research; Public Meeting

Resumo

On July 4, 1998, President Clinton directed the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services to report back to him within 90 days on the creation of the Joint Institute for Food Safety Research, which would: (1) develop a strategic plan for conducting food safety research activities consistent with the President's Food Safety Initiative; and (2) efficiently coordinate all Federal food safety research, including research conducted with the private sector and academia. The report to the President articulates the concept of the Institute and provides a proposed structure, operating principles, goals and outcomes, and an implementation schedule for the Institute. This report can be obtained from Ms. Sarah Poythress, (202) 720-4423 or by email at [email protected]. The USDA and DHHS are announcing a public meeting to solicit input from individuals regarding the role of the Joint Institute for Food Safety Research. Agency personnel will use the input as they begin to develop a detailed proposal for the Institute. The ultimate goal of the Institute's research agenda is to reduce the incidence of adverse human health effects associated with the consumption of food. The obj