Washington, D.C. – ABA congratulates Dr. Scott Gottlieb on his confirmation as the new FDA Commissioner.
“Commissioner Gottlieb brings seasoned agency experience as well as practical, hands on expertise to FDA. ABA looks forward to working with Commissioner Gottlieb and his team on food safety and nutrition policy issues impacting bakers, their suppliers and consumers alike for the betterment of public health,” said ABA President and CEO, Robb MacKie.
“As one of the co-chairs for the Food and Beverage Issue Alliance (FBIA), a group of 40 food trade organizations, ABA is anxious to get to work with Commissioner Gottlieb and his team to address issues of importance to the food industry and to provide clear, concise information for American consumers for both nutrition policy and food safety,” added Lee Sanders, ABA Senior Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs.
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About the American Bakers Association:
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the Washington D.C.-based voice of the wholesale baking industry. Since 1897, ABA has represented the interests of bakers before the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and international regulatory authorities. ABA advocates on behalf of more than 1,000 baking facilities and baking company suppliers. ABA members produce bread, rolls, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas and many other wholesome, nutritious, baked products for America’s families. The baking industry generates more than $153 billion in economic activity annually and employs more than 799,500 highly skilled people.
Source: American Bakers Association