NASDA: $100M Needed Annually for Proper FSMA Implementation
This week, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) issued a request to Congress regarding spending for fiscal year 2018. The purpose, according to the letter, is to encourage lawmakers “to support vital programs to ensure a safe, affordable, and abundant food supply.” Part of NASDA’s request is additional funding--specifically $100 million per year-- for the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
To support this substantial request, NASDA’s statement reads: