FDA Puts Off Ag Water Compliance Dates For Non-Sprout Produce

FDA proposed to delay by an additional two to four years the compliance dates for non-sprout produce to meet the food safety law's agricultural water requirements, stating in a proposed rule out Tuesday (Sept. 12) that the delay will give the agency time to simplify the requirements to make them less burdensome and less costly for farmers. The agency predicts the delay will save industry $12 million over 10 years, but will decrease benefits to consumers by $108 million over...