Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Processed Food

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Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Processed Food
Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Parent organization: Foreign Agricultural Service
Top organization: Department of Agriculture
Employees:
Executive: Chair
Budget:
Address: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States
Website: https://fas.usda.gov/
Creation Legislation: Trade Act of 1974
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Mission
The mission of the ATAC for Trade in Processed Foods is to provide specialized advice and recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative regarding trade policies and negotiations that affect the processed food sector. The committee works to ensure these policies support the growth and competitiveness of U.S. processed food products in international markets.
Services

Technical advice on trade policy; Recommendations for trade negotiations

Regulations

Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Processed Foods (ATAC for Trade in Processed Foods) offers expert guidance on trade policies, market access, and negotiations for the processed food sector, aiming to enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. processed food products.

Official Site

Mission

The ATAC for Trade in Processed Foods is tasked with providing technical expertise to influence U.S. trade policy in favor of the processed food industry. It focuses on addressing trade barriers, advocating for favorable trade terms, and ensuring that trade agreements benefit the U.S. processed food sector.[1]

Parent organization

This ATAC falls under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically managed by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The USDA oversees all aspects of agriculture including trade policy.[2]

Legislation

The establishment of this committee was authorized by the Trade Act of 1974, which mandates the creation of advisory committees to incorporate industry expertise into U.S. trade policy.[3]

Partners

  • U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
  • Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC)
  • Other ATACs for various agricultural sectors[4]

Number of employees

The ATAC operates through appointed members who serve without direct employment or compensation, hence there are no employees in the traditional sense.

Organization structure

The committee includes members from the processed food industry appointed to provide technical advice.

Leader

The committee is headed by a Chair, responsible for leading discussions and presenting recommendations.

Divisions

There are no formal divisions within this ATAC, but it collaborates with:

  • Other ATACs to ensure a cohesive approach to trade policy.

List of programs

  • Advising on trade policy related to processed foods
  • Providing recommendations during trade negotiations[5]

Last total enacted budget

There is no specific budget for this ATAC; its operations are supported by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service budget.

Staff

Since the committee consists of appointed members who volunteer their time, there is no direct staff associated with the ATAC for Trade in Processed Foods.

Funding

Funding for the committee's activities comes indirectly from the USDA's budget allocated to the Foreign Agricultural Service.

Services provided

This ATAC provides strategic advice on trade policies affecting processed foods, including recommendations on regulatory barriers, tariffs, and market access to promote U.S. processed food products abroad.

Regulations overseen

While not directly overseeing regulations, the committee influences policy recommendations that could lead to regulatory adjustments in trade agreements.

Headquarters address

1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States

History

The ATAC for Trade in Processed Foods was established following the Trade Act of 1974 to ensure the processed food industry has a voice in shaping U.S. trade policy, contributing to international trade negotiations.[6]

External links

References

  1. ↑ USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Trade Advisory Committees". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-advisory-committees (accessed February 8, 2025).
  2. ↑ USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "About FAS". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/about-fas (accessed February 8, 2025).
  3. ↑ U.S. Government Publishing Office. "Trade Act of 1974". U.S. Government Publishing Office, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-88/pdf/STATUTE-88-Pg1978.pdf (accessed February 8, 2025).
  4. ↑ USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Trade Advisory Committees". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-advisory-committees (accessed February 8, 2025).
  5. ↑ USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Trade Advisory Committees". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-advisory-committees (accessed February 8, 2025).
  6. ↑ U.S. Government Publishing Office. "Trade Act of 1974". U.S. Government Publishing Office, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-88/pdf/STATUTE-88-Pg1978.pdf (accessed February 8, 2025).
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