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EXOTIC FRUIT FLY OUTREACH Due to an exceptionally challenging Exotic Fruit Fly season, WG partnered with CDFA to launch an informational web page to provide growers with resources and updates on the progressing issue. LGMA TEST AND LEARN PROGRAM After official changes to the CA LGMA-approved guidelines on September 21, 2023, WG worked closely with the CA LGMA to support the implementation of the new requirement for the CA LGMA members to submit romaine testing data for two years (LGMA Test & Learn Program). GreenLink ® is facilitating the collection and analysis of the data. WG continues to facilitate enrollment in the program and offer technical assistance.
PLASTIC REGULATIONS In collaboration with our colleagues on the WG Federal and State Government Affairs teams, we are closely engaged in the progression of California and Canadian policies that would change plastic packaging rules. RISING IMPORTANCE OF BIOLOGICS WG has been closely following the developments of the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap released in early 2023. With the growing importance of identifying and validating tools to address current and anticipated pest control needs, WG is supporting the development and innovation of biological products. PREVENTION IS KEY TO PRODUCE FOOD SAFETY FDA’s Human Foods Program At the request of FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, the Reagan-Udall Foundation facilitated an evaluation of the agency’s Human Foods Program, including an end-to-end review of its organizational structure, resources and culture. WG provided both verbal and written comments on 2022. In 2023, WG started working with diverse stakeholders to develop concrete suggestions for the agency to implement recommendations noted in the Reagan-Udall Foundation report and enhance collaboration. The plan is to present those recommendations to the agency in 2024. FDA Regulatory Activities WG members and WG Science staff have continued to work on advancing data-sharing in the context of surveillance and sampling assignments and will continue to do so in 2024. We anticipate a pilot program next year that embraces data sharing and deprioritizes those operations that share data through GreenLink ® in future surveillance sampling assignments.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY WORKING GROUP
WG Science maintains a member-based working group that meets monthly and provides a platform for WG staff to share timely updates on ongoing legislation and solicit feedback from engaged members.
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