Office of Policy and Program Development
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Office of Policy and Program Development (OPPD) is part of the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), dedicated to the creation and dissemination of policies that govern the inspection, safety, and labeling of meat, poultry, and egg products. OPPD ensures that FSIS's regulatory framework is scientifically sound and responsive to public health needs.
Mission
The mission of OPPD is to develop, coordinate, and implement food safety policies that are based on the best available science to protect consumers from foodborne hazards while facilitating fair trade practices. OPPD also works to ensure that industry understands and can comply with these policies.
Parent organization
OPPD is housed within the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which is under the umbrella of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Legislation
OPPD operates under the legislative authority provided by key food safety laws like the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act.
Partners
- Other USDA agencies
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Industry stakeholders
Number of employees
The specific number of employees for OPPD is not publicly detailed but is part of the FSIS staff.
Organization structure
OPPD includes:
- Policy Development Staff, which focuses on creating and revising policy documents.
- Regulations Development Staff, responsible for drafting regulations.
- Labeling and Program Delivery Staff, which oversees labeling policies and program implementation.
List of programs
- Development of FSIS Directives and Notices
- Regulatory Impact Analysis
- Label Approval and Policy
- International Equivalence and Harmonization
Last total enacted budget
The budget for OPPD is not itemized separately but is part of the FSIS budget, which was $1.055 billion for FY 2023.
Leader
Dr. Philip S. Derfler serves as the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Policy and Program Development.
Services provided
OPPD provides services like policy formulation, regulatory development, guidance for industry compliance, and international policy coordination. They manage the policy aspects of food safety inspections, labeling, and new technology assessments to ensure that all FSIS programs are aligned with current scientific understanding and public health needs.
Regulations overseen
OPPD is instrumental in developing and updating the regulations in 9 CFR Parts 300 to 592, which include inspection standards, labeling requirements, and pathogen reduction efforts.
Headquarters address
1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250
Website
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/policy-programs
Wikipedia article
There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Office of Policy and Program Development; related information might be found under the FSIS entry.