PUBLIC MEETING ON FDA PRODUCE SAFETY RULE

PUBLIC MEETING ON FDA PRODUCE SAFETY RULE

WHEN: April 7, 2010 WHERE: The Marriott Inn
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Conference Center
Breakfast and lunch provided 3501 University Blvd E
Hyattsville, Maryland 20783


WHO’S INVITED: Fruit and vegetable growers, extension educators, food retailers, packers, consultants, produce trade association personnel and other interested stakeholders.
Visit www.ProduceSafetyProject.org to Register

WHY: The Food and Drug Administration is going to establish a nation-wide produce safety standard for the growing, harvesting and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables. Help make certain FDA has all the facts it needs. Come and join a discussion that needs to be informed by your expertise and on-the-ground knowledge.
Topics addressed will include:
• Compost
• Wildlife/Environmental Concerns
• Water Quality
• Worker Health and Hygiene
Co-sponsored by the Center for Food Safety and Security Systems (CFS3) at the University of Maryland, the meeting will encourage a robust discussion on the science of and practical considerations for growing, harvesting and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables.
The FDA has announced its intention to publish a proposed rule by October 2010.


For more information on the proposed FDA rule, the report series and meeting logistics (including lodging), contact Caroline Hubbard at: 202-687-2976 or cch48@georgetown.edu