The FDA is holding three public meetings to discuss the proposed rule to require domestic and foreign food facilities to address hazards that may be intentionally introduced by acts of terrorism.
The rule applies to all facilities that are required to register under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act). For more information on the rule change, check out the FDA page on the topic. To register go to the FDA page on the events.
The meetings will be held in varying locations throughout the nation. Here's a list of those locations:
First Meeting - College Park, MD
February 20, 2014
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Harvey W. Wiley Federal Bldg, Wiley Auditorium
5100 Paint Branch Pkwy
College Park, MD 20740
Second Meeting – Chicago, IL
February 27, 2014
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Third Meeting - Anaheim, CA
March 13, 2014
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Sheraton Park Hotel
1855 South Harbor Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92802
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