Food Safety Modernization Act

PCC signed a joint letter to U.S. Senators re: the Food Safety Modernization Act, S. 510, urging amendments to improve food safety without unnecessarily handicapping small-scale food producers.

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Comments on Proposed Food Safety Rule

PCC submitted comments on the Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) final proposed rule for updates to the Food Safety Code, expressing overall support for DOH’s efforts but also continuing to push for expanded refillable container options.

Hydroponics and Bisphenol-A (BPA) in packaging

Supporting NOSB’s call to prohibit hydroponics, aquaponics and aeroponics from organic certification; and to encourage prohibiting hormone disruptors and other toxicants from organic food packaging.

FDA approves irradiation for spinach and lettuce

Letter to FDA opposing the decision to approve irradiation for fresh spinach and lettuce.