WASHINGTON — USDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Food & Drug Administration, effective Jan. 19, which will serve as an umbrella agreement to aid in the exchange of information related to food safety and public health activities beyond existing agreements.
USDA's Food Safety & Inspection Service led in developing and negotiating the agreement. The MOU also includes other USDA agencies, including the Agricultural Marketing Service, Agricultural Research Service, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, Farm Service Agency, Food & Nutrition Service, Foreign Agricultural Service, National Institute of Food & Agriculture and the Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration. . .