The Reagan-Udall Foundation has published its independent review of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Human Foods Program, highlighting key findings and providing recommendations regarding organizational culture, structure, resources, and authorities. The evaluation will be used to “inform a new vision for the FDA Human Foods Program,” according to FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D., M.A.C.C.
Dr. Califf suggested that FDA’s “new vision” might include restructuring the existing Human Foods Program and its leadership, identifying new sources of funding, advancing the agency’s critical inspectional activities, and upgrading digital technology systems.