The FDA updated its proposal to create a unified Human Foods Program (HFP), including a new Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) model. FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. proposes additional changes to HFP. The changes include (i) The new Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods will have oversight of all budget and resource allocations for the entire HFP, including ORA resources. ORA’s core mission will be to conduct investigations, inspections, and imports for all FDA-regulated products. (ii) Merging compliance functions currently managed within ORA into the HFP and the product Centers’ existing compliance functions to streamline operations and expedite decision-making. (iii) Realigning the eight Human and Animal Food laboratories ORA into the HFP. (iV) Consolidate certain functions under ORA. (v) Proposing realignment of resources and personnel. Empower the Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods to have full authority over all foods-related resources and set the strategic direction. The FDA is in the final stages of the Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods recruitment process and will be providing an update soon. @ https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-provides-update-proposal-unified-human-foods-program-including-new-model-office-regulatory?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
