FDA Announces Three Public Meetings Regarding Reportable Food Registry

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced three public meetings to explain the purpose of the Reportable Food Registry, how it will work and the responsibilities of those required to submit reports. The registry, which requires reports to be filed through an FDA Internet portal if there is reason to believe that adulterated food or feed will cause “serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals,” is set to be implemented September 8, 2009. The meeting dates are July 23, August 5 and 25, 2009. See Federal Register, June 26, 2009.