Regulatory Chaos at the Dinner Table
Tracking America’s food is no easy task. But the current system and division of federal food oversight is ridiculous. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carry much of the load. But their splitting of duties can result in oversight based on arbitrary distinctions, rather than which agency has the best expertise. As a result, serious public health concerns (such as outbreaks) linger on for longer than they should, with the problems not reaching the right agency experts without considerable delays.
But don’t take GAP’s word for it – see how convoluted the system is for yourself. The dinner table image below features several common foods you would come across at a family meal. But which agency is in charge of what? Just how many agencies are looking after your dinner table?
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