Cramer Submits Comments on Food Safety Modernization Act Regulation

Statement

Today Congressman Kevin Cramer submitted official comments on regulations stemming from the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Cramer said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should look to the expertise of North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, the National Sunflower Association, and North Dakota food producers as it develops rules for food inspection.

"It is my understanding the intention of the FSMA was to provide oversight for imports of raw foods and not to cause undue restriction of our domestic food production. While I recognize the need for Food Safety Oversight, I also recognize our agricultural producers in the United States are the best and most responsive producers in the world. Therefore they need to be partners in the promotion of food safety, not beholden to unnecessary regulations," wrote Cramer.

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