Food

Interagency Coordination

Federal/State Food Programs
FDA provides information on retail food protection, milk safety and seafood safety.
Foodborne Outbreak Response Coordinating Group (FORCG): Outbreak Response and Coordination for Federal and State Agencies During Multi-State Foodborne Illness Outbreaks December 2000

Office of Crisis Management Mission Statement
The Office of Crisis Management (OCM) serves as the FDA's focal point for coordinating emergency and crisis response activities involving FDA regulated products or in situations when FDA regulated products need to be utilized or deployed.
Policy Development and Coordination Staff
Initiates and participates in interagency discussions on agency regulations, plans, and policies to improve coordination of Federal, State, or local agencies on a specific regulation or in developing an effective alternative approach.
Chapter 8 - Emergency Procedures (PDF - 108KB)
Regulatory Procedures Manual, Section 8-7, describes interagency coordination
MOU 225-75-8004
This agreement delineates the respective responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for food inspections during wartime emergencies.
MOU 225-73-8010
MOU with EPA regarding mutual responsibilities under FFDCA and FIFRA (FDA-225-73-8010).