date:Jul 12, 2013
y, swooping in only after an outbreak has occurred. It gives the agency increased powers to inspect facilities and enforce compliance with safety standards.
The new regulations lay out a myriad of standards, some less stringent than others, depending on the assessed risk of a particular product or facility. As part of its fiscal 2014 budget request of $4.7 billion, the FDA said $295.8 million would be earmarked to implement the food safety law.