IFPA applauds FDA’s appointment of first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods

Washington, DC – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) applauds the Food and Drug Administration’s appointment of the first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods.  IFPA’s Chief Food Safety and Regulatory Officer, Natalie Dyenson comments:

“On behalf of our members, IFPA is thrilled with the appointment of Jim Jones as Deputy Commissioner, Human Foods Program.  The industry needs a Deputy Commissioner who has the experience to address transformational change and ability to lead this culture shift within the agency.  We have long advocated for the importance of having a unified Human Foods Program with a single point of accountability for food safety and program leader who can and will elevate the importance of foods within FDA.  We look forward to collaborating with the new Deputy Commissioner in a meaningful way as he works towards focusing on risk-based prevention strategies as part of a consistent and coordinated agenda for the agency.”

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