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FDA Reorganizes to Address Food Additives, Deal With ‘One of the Big Concerns,’ Expert Says

‘The Human Foods Program allows us to most effectively deliver on our mission ... to ensure the safety of chemicals in our food,’ the FDA said.
FDA Reorganizes to Address Food Additives, Deal With ‘One of the Big Concerns,’ Expert Says
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Cara Michelle Miller
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched the new Human Foods Program on Oct. 1. The program will reorganize the agency to make it better at overseeing and protecting the human food supply.

“The Human Foods Program allows us to most effectively deliver on our mission to protect and promote public health through science-based approaches to prevent foodborne illness, reduce diet-related chronic disease, and ensure the safety of chemicals in our food,” the agency said in an Oct. 1 statement.
Cara Michelle Miller
Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.