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IDFA congratulates newly confirmed FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, encourages him to make agency ‘more efficient’

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, meanwhile, said it eagerly anticipates working with Califf to enforce the agency’s own standards on the labeling of imitation dairy products.

February 15, 2022

The Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Madison, Wis., both issued statements on the Feb. 15 confirmation of Dr. Robert Califf as FDA commissioner.

Will new leadership at FDA open the door to innovation in dairy?

Now is the time to establish greater transparency, accountability and collaboration.

Joseph Scimeca

January 14, 2022

In mid-December, the U.S. Senate presided over the confirmation hearing of Dr. Robert Califf, President Biden’s nominee to serve as commissioner of FDA.

FDA’s sodium-reduction guidance targets cheese

More reductions are likely to come.

Joseph Scimeca

November 19, 2021

In October, FDA released long-anticipated guidance on sodium-reduction targets for the food industry — a move designed to encourage the reduction of Americans’ sodium intake, which exceeds the 2,300-milligram limit recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans by nearly 50%.

Biden nominates Robert Califf to lead FDA

IDFA said it is hopeful for ‘a more collaborative relationship’ with the agency.

November 15, 2021

Califf previously led the agency from 2016 to 2017.

At long last, FDA’s new yogurt standard is here

IDFA commends the FDA for taking this first step for the benefit of consumers, industry and public health.

John T. Allan III, MS

July 19, 2021

In January of 2009, the FDA proposed modernizing the yogurt standard of identity, with the goals of supporting recent technological advances and increasing consistency with international yogurt standards.

IDFA lauds passage of FY2022 appropriations bill for USDA, FDA, related agencies

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA’s president and CEO, issued a statement on the passage.

July 1, 2021

On June 30,the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations passed its fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill for the USDA, FDA and related agencies.

A smarter approach to food traceability

Concerned that an FDA proposed rule would result in burdensome recordkeeping requirements, IDFA is advocating for an outcome-focused standard.

John T. Allan III, MS

April 23, 2021

The dairy industry, along with the broad food industry, is on its way toward a more traceable supply chain. The FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint outlines a goal for the food industry to track and trace foods from farm to fork with the help of computer-based technology. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has supported the blueprint since its release in July 2020.

US dairy exports to benefit from new USDA-FDA partnership

The agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will establish an interagency process to further support exports of U.S. dairy products.

October 1, 2020

USDA and FDA today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will establish an interagency process to further support exports of U.S. dairy products.

Senate confirms Stephen Hahn as FDA commissioner

Dairy organizations congratulate Hahn, are hopeful his leadership will be good for the dairy industry.

December 12, 2019

According to multiple news outlets, the U.S. Senate voted on Dec. 12 to confirm Stephen Hahn, M.D., most recently chief medical executive of the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, as commissioner of the FDA.

FDA commissioner issues statement regarding standards of identity for dairy products

Scott Gottlieb said FDA is committed to advancing policies that enable consumers to safely benefit in food production innovations.

July 26, 2018

Scott Gottlieb said FDA is committed to advancing policies that enable consumers to safely benefit in food production innovations.

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