Comment from Anonymous
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Summary: The commenter expresses support for the FDA's initiative to create guidance documents for the food and dietary supplement industry, noting that it provides transparency and proactive planning. They suggest that the FDA include mid-year updates with stakeholder engagement to improve the process.
I appreciate that the FDA has launched the "Foods Program Guidance Documents Under Development" agenda, which provides an important level of transparency and allows proactive planning for the food and dietary supplement industry. By scheduling priorities for things like allergen evaluation, new dietary ingredient notifications, and action levels regarding heavy metals, the FDA helps stakeholders understand where new regulatory expectations may arise. I support the FDA's intention to issue these guidance documents, especially on important topics like food allergens and safety levels for lead and arsenic. In an effort to promote productive stakeholder engagement, I would encourage the FDA to consider mid-year updates with stakeholder engagement related to prioritization or other areas of concern.