P. Scott Shearer, Vice President

July 9, 2012

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Ractopamine Standards Approved by Codex

The Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex) voted to adopt global food safety standards for ractopamine. This included adoption of Acceptable Daily Intake and Maximum Residue Levels for pig and cattle muscle, fat, liver and kidney.  This was the fifth time that Codex had considered setting standards for ractopamine.   The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) said, the “Codex Commission proved they are willing to trust science and make decisions based on facts rather than politics.”  The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) said, “NPPC is pleased that the Codex commission finally approved this scientifically proven safe product.  The commission, as it should, fulfilled its mandate to base standards and guidelines on science.”  Raactopamine is currently approved in 26 countries, including the United States.

 

About the Author(s)

P. Scott Shearer

Vice President, Bockorny Group, Inc.

Scott Shearer is vice president of the Bockorny Group Inc., a leading bipartisan government affairs consulting firm in Washington, D.C. With more than 30 years experience in government and corporate relations in state and national arenas, he is recognized as a leader in agricultural trade issues, having served as co-chairman of the Agricultural Coalition for U.S.-China Trade and co-chairman of the Agricultural Coalition for Trade Promotion Authority. Scott was instrumental in the passage of China Permanent Normal Trade Relations and TPA. He is past chairman of the USDA-USTR Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Animals and Animal Products and was a member of the USAID Food Security Advisory Committee. Prior to joining the Bockorny Group, Scott served as director of national relations for Farmland Industries Inc., as well as USDA’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs (1993-96), serving as liaison for the Secretary of Agriculture and the USDA to Congress.

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