President Obama has proposed additional funding resources that include an increase of $25.3M of new budget authority to implement FSMA. FDA will use the funds to focus on two key areas: (i) a nationally integrated food safety system ($11.3M); and (ii) new import safety systems ($14.0M). For the first key area, the funding will be used mainly to support state capacity to implement the produce safety rule by educating and assisting famers and providing ongoing compliance support and oversight. Funding for the second key priority will be used to implement the Food Supplier Verification Program rule, which makes importers responsible for ensuring foods they import are produced in a manner consistent with U.S. food safety standards.
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