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Steve Lyle, CDFA Public Affairs, (916) 654-0462
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CALIFORNIA TO HOST TWO LISTENING SESSIONS ON THE FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT (FSMA) PROPOSED FRESH PRODUCE AND PREVENTATIVE CONTROL RULES |
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SACRAMENTO, March 12 2013 - The California Department of Food and Agriculture will be hosting two listening sessions on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Proposed Fresh Produce and Preventive Control Rules. The Proposed Fresh Produce Rule will be presented on Tuesday, April 9 in Tulare, CA and both the Proposed Fresh Produce and Preventive Control Rules will be presented on Thursday, April 11 in Woodland, CA. The listening sessions are sponsored by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF); California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF); Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF); and Western Growers Association (WGA).
The listening sessions are scheduled as follows: April 9 – Proposed Fresh Produce Rule from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the International Agri-Center, 4500 S. Laspina Street, Tulare, CA 93274. April 11 - Proposed Fresh Produce Rule from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and Proposed Preventive Controls Rule from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Heidrick Ag History Center, 1962 Hays Lane, Woodland, CA 95776. ![]() ![]() California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Public Affairs
1220 N St., Ste. 214, Sacramento, CA 95814 916-654-0462, www.cdfa.ca.gov |