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Topics for Discussion

Topics for Discussion. Main Messages FDA Activities Areas of Special Attention Conclusion. Food Security. The systems in place to reduce foodborne pathogens are the same systems that will assist us in preventing or responding to a terrorist attack.

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Topics for Discussion

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  1. Topics for Discussion • Main Messages • FDA Activities • Areas of Special Attention • Conclusion

  2. Food Security • The systems in place to reduce foodborne pathogens are the same systems that will assist us in preventing or responding to a terrorist attack. • Especially critical is our reliance on science-based approaches to solving public health problems.

  3. FDA Activities

  4. What is FDA Doing? • Anticipate • Respond • Deter

  5. Anticipate • Threat Assessments -- Internal -- External • Intelligence Gathering

  6. Respond • Emergency Response Exercise(s) • Lab Capacity/Surge Capacity • Informing the Public

  7. Deter • Imports • Laboratory Testing • Research Agenda

  8. Areas of Special Attention

  9. Areas of Special Attention • Increase Budget • Strengthen Legislative Authorities • Guidance to Industry • Strengthen Communication and Coordination

  10. New Bioterrorism Legislation High Priority Regulations: • Registration of Food Facilities • Establishment and Maintenance of Records • Prior Notice of Imported Food Shipments • Administrative Detention

  11. Guidance to Industry • Guidance for domestic producers and importers • Preventive measures to minimize risk of tampering, criminal or terrorist actions • Available at www.cfsan.fda.gov, under “What’s New” • See 67 FR 1224; January 9, 2002

  12. What We Have Going For Us • Capability and know-how • Positive relationship with industry • History of successfully responding to challenges • Recent successes on food safety • Public trust/Employee esprit-de-corps

  13. Conclusion

  14. Conclusion • Food safety and food security are closely related. • FDA is increasing its vigilance. • We need to be prepared for what is reasonably foreseeable. • We need to recognize that unexpected things may also happen. • We need to have the flexibility to respond swiftly and effectively.

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