Food Safety

Food Safety Type: Government Parent organization: Department of Agriculture (USDA) Employees: Approximately 9,000 Executive: Paul Kiecker, Under Secretary for Food Safety Budget: $1.055 billion (FY 2023) Address: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250 Website: https://www.usda.gov/topics/food-and-nutrition/food-safety Creation Legislation: [[Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1906, Poultry Products Inspection Act of 1957, Egg Products Inspection Act of 1970]] Wikipedia: Food Safety

Food Safety [{"name":"Food Safety","title":"\u003Ca class=\"mw-selflink selflink\"\u003EFood Safety\u003C\/a\u003E","lat":38.8977,"lon":-77.0365,"otherValues":{"HeadquartersAddress":"1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250"}}] This map created from a Cargo query ()

Mission The Food Safety mission area within the USDA is committed to ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled. Its mission is to protect public health by preventing foodborne illness and promoting safe food practices.

Services Inspection; Policy Development; Compliance and Enforcement

Regulations 9 CFR Parts 300 to 592

Food Safety (FS) is a mission area of the USDA, specifically managed by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). FS oversees the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products in the U.S., ensuring they meet federal standards for wholesomeness, safety, and proper labeling.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of Food Safety within the USDA is to safeguard the public from foodborne illnesses through rigorous inspection, science-based policy making, and enforcement of food safety standards. FS works to ensure that all meat, poultry, and egg products are processed, packaged, and labeled in a manner that protects consumer health and informs consumer choice.

Parent organization

Food Safety is a part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which handles various aspects of food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues.

Legislation

FS's authority stems from several key pieces of legislation, including the Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1906, the Poultry Products Inspection Act of 1957, and the Egg Products Inspection Act of 1970.

Partners

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• State and local public health departments
• Industry stakeholders

Number of employees

FS employs approximately 9,000 individuals, including inspectors, scientists, and policy analysts.

Organization structure

The structure of FS includes:

• Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which conducts inspections and enforces regulations.
• Office of Policy and Program Development - Responsible for policy creation and program oversight.
• Office of Public Health Science - Focusing on research and risk assessment.

List of programs

• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) System
• Public Health Information System (PHIS)
• Food Safety Education and Outreach
• Recall and Enforcement Programs

Last total enacted budget

The last total enacted budget for Food Safety was $1.055 billion for Fiscal Year 2023.

Leader

Paul Kiecker serves as the Under Secretary for Food Safety.

Services provided

FS provides services like daily inspection of meat, poultry, and egg products, development of safety standards, consumer education on food safety, and response to food safety incidents through recalls and enforcement actions. They also offer technical assistance to small and very small establishments to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Regulations overseen

FS oversees a wide range of regulations in 9 CFR Parts 300 to 592, which cover everything from inspection procedures to labeling requirements and pathogen reduction strategies.

Headquarters address

1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250

Website

https://www.usda.gov/topics/food-and-nutrition/food-safety

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:Food Safety and Inspection Service