California’s recent move to ban certain food ingredients has ignited a struggle for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) support. On one side, consumer and environmental groups seek national action. On the other side, food manufacturers have issued a challenge to FDA Commissioner, Robert Califf.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) is a trade organization dedicated to advocating for and supporting the candy making industry. They assist companies through advocacy, regulatory guidance, communications, and industry insights. President and CEO of the NCA, John H. Downs Jr., wrote a letter to Commissioner Califf, urging the FDA to maintain its role as the nation’s central food safety agency.
In his letter, Downs argued that California had exceeded its jurisdiction, potentially paving the way for state-level regulations on food ingredients. This could potentially lead to confusion and higher costs for consumers. He emphasized the need for FDA expertise in dispelling myths and ensuring transparent, science-based regulatory processes.
The FDA’s role is crucial in preventing a patchwork of state regulations and addressing inflation concerns related to ingredient replacements. In this challenging landscape, the FDA’s timely and transparent intervention is essential to safeguarding national food safety standards and dispelling misinformation. The food industry and consumers await its stance on this critical issue.
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