FDA nominee says agency needs more resources for food safety reviews
- Posted on September 24, 2026
- By Fox News
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In brief
Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's FDA leadership nominee, has highlighted critical funding gaps within the agency's Human Foods Program during Senate testimony. She emphasized that expanded food safety protocols and mandatory notification requirements will demand substantial budgetary increases to maintain regulatory effectiveness. The agency faces mounting pressure to strengthen oversight mechanisms while managing growing compliance demands across the food industry.
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FDA nominee says agency needs more resources for food safety reviews
Dr. Heidi Overton, who is President Donald Trump's pick to lead the FDA, tells senators that the agency's Human Foods Program would require additional resources to handle mandatory notifications and expanded safety evaluations under proposed changes.
