Information on
Center Advisory Committees

Background
Toll Free Number

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Background

CFSAN currently has one chartered advisory committee, the FDA Food Advisory Committee. This is a technical and scientific committee that advises the Center and Agency on emerging food safety, food science, and nutrition issues. The committee consists of 18 standing members with expertise in the physical sciences, biological and life sciences, food science, risk assessment, or other relevant scientific and technical disciplines. Most members are drawn from academia, government, and professional societies. Some technically qualified members also represent consumer and industry interests. As necessary, temporary members are also appointed to provide additional expertise for consideration of specific issues.

Toll Free Number

FDA has established an 800-number telephone voicemail system to provide information to the public about all of its advisory committees. Callers are first asked to select the Agency Center (Drugs, Foods, Medical Devices, etc.), and then the particular advisory committee of interest. The information available is primarily about planned meetings of the various committees. Some of the Agency's Centers provide information on committee vacancies and on obtaining written materials, e.g., meeting minutes.

The advisory committee voicemail system may be accessed by dialing 800-741-8138. In the Washington, DC, USA, area the number is 301-443-0572. Callers may by-pass introductory information and proceed directly to information about meetings of the committee of interest by entering a five-digit code when prompted. The codes are published with each Federal Register meeting announcement. The 10-digit code for information about future meetings of the Food Advisory Committee is 3014510564.

FAX: 301-436-2633 or 301-436-1670
Marcia L. Moore Internet: Marcia.Moore@fda.hhs.gov