APS REGULATORY ALERT E-MAIL

 

TO: U.S. APS Members

FROM: APS Public Policy Board

SUBJECT: Regulatory Alert - USDA Listening Session

 

To U.S. APS Members:

 

ARS and CSREES are seeking comments on research priorities related to food safety topics in meat and poultry and fresh fruits and vegetables. Comments are solicited on such subjects including, but not limited to, pre- and post-harvest pathogen reduction, mycotoxins, residues, poisonous plants, good manufacturing practices, worker education and antibiotic resistance. As part of this process a listening session will be held on Monday, June 30, 2003, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Denver Stapleton Plaza; 3333 Quebec Street; Denver, CO. Participants must pre-register. Additionally, written presentations can be submitted until 5 p.m. EDT, July 14, 2003, to Dr. Pat Kendall by fax at +1.970.491.7252 or by e-mail mailto:foodnutr@coop.ext.colostate.edu. Full information can be found at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2003/03-15275.htm or by registering online at http://www.cahs.colostate.edu/fshn/foodsafety/.