National Restaurant Association applauds food safety legislation - (QSR Magazine)
April 23, 2008 – 9:41 pmhttp://www.qsrmagazine.com/articles/news/story.phtml?id=6448
The National Restaurant Association today welcomed the introduction of bipartisan food safety legislation in the Congress by U.S. Reps. Jim Costa (D-Calif.) and Adam Putnam (R-Fla.).
The bill, “The Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008,” was introduced this afternoon at a press conference on Capitol Hill.
“The restaurant industry welcomes the food safety bill introduced today by Representatives John Costa and Adam Putnam and commends their bipartisan leadership,” says Michelle Reinke, director of legislative affairs for the National Restaurant Association. “This is a good bill for the restaurant industry and its patrons.
While we believe the public should have confidence in our food supply, the legislation addresses beneficial reforms to our food safety system that are achievable. We look forward to working with Congressmen Costa and Putnam to improve food safety and help assure our customers that we are doing everything we can to keep our food […]
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