The workshop, co sponsored by Nature journal, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), and the Pew Heath Group, brought together more than 80 scientists and and policymakers to develop a shared understanding of the current system FDA uses to assess the hazards of chemicals added to human food and explore opportunities to strengthen that system.
IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Round 4 of the small group discussions will consist of priority-setting sessions to improve any aspects of FDA’s evaluation of science to ensure that chemicals added to human food are safe. We want to shift from evaluating specific aspects of the system to assembling the ideas from previous sessions, grouping them into categories, combining them as appropriate, and getting a structured insight into participants’ priorities for the ideas.
To help focus the discussion, we divided the system into three areas
We recognize that there is significant overlap between the topics. The discussion should not be strictly limited to the specific topic. Also, we may adjust the topics and even add a concurrent session based on the discussions and ideas developed throughout the workshop. Talk with the facilitators and session moderators if you have ideas and comments.
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A recent article by Pew experts concludes that the science the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses to assess the safety of food additives has not kept pace with recent scientific developments, and the agency should review and retool its approach to making decisions about the safety of chemicals used in food and packaging in the United States.
More info"Amid growing public concern over the safety of additives in products ranging from caffeinated energy drinks to industrial chemicals in food containers and water bottles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is under pressure to reexamine its rules, and there are signs it may do so."
More infoThe complexity of our food supply and the oversight of its safety raise fundamental questions about what we eat — some of which were answered for the first time in "Navigating the U.S. Food Additive Regulatory Program," an analysis undertaken by Pew and published in the peer-reviewed journal, Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. The following "frequently asked questions" summarize the findings and conclusions of this article.
More infoFrom oil in Gatorade to the amount of caffeine and other stimulants in energy drinks and the so-called "pink slime" found in beef, previously unnoticed ingredients are coming under scrutiny as health-conscious consumers demand more information about what they eat and drink, and sometimes go public via social networking and the Internet.
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