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Regulatory Reform

Inter-Governmental Roles Subcommittee
Wednesday, November 03, 1999
National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection

The Committee supports USDA/FSIS continuing the current effort of regulatory reform using the following approach:

  • Use transparent and methodical rule making with opportunities for interested parties to work cooperatively toward the objectives; particularly on those which are identified as new regulatory areas. (e.g., transportation).

 

  • Incorporate scientific data and cite sources to support rules as they are proposed.

 
  • Make the process very public and make available in advance information on the subject to facilitate discussion in public meetings.

 
  • Regulations should strive to improve food safety. Standards for one species should not be decreased in the interest of making them the same as another species.

 
  • Gather economic data on benefits to support cost of regulations.

 
  • Risk assessments should be targeted to encourage the most rapid response to public health matters.

 

 

 

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