Food Safety Modernization Act

PCC signed a joint letter to U.S. Senators re: the Food Safety Modernization Act, S. 510, urging amendments to improve food safety without unnecessarily handicapping small-scale food producers.

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News coverage of toxic chemicals in fertilizer

Thank you letter to Seattle Times, for covering story about PBTs being used in agricultural fertilizers.

Letter to the Seattle schools superintendent

Joined letter to the Seattle schools superintendent, urging the school district to implement fully an Integrated Pesticide Management program approved in 2012.

Comments on Proposed Food Safety Rule

PCC submitted comments on the Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) final proposed rule for updates to the Food Safety Code, expressing overall support for DOH’s efforts but also continuing to push for expanded refillable container options.