title: How vulnerable is the nation's food supply? Linking food safety and food security.
abstract: This paper reviews the food safety regulatory apparatus in place today. It examines the system's strengths and vulnerabilities, particularly in light of the post-September 11 environment that includes the added threat of terrorism. The paper touches upon legislative and budgetary proposals aimed at improving food security, including the growing but debated interest in a single food safety agency.
authors.forename: Robin J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Strongin
mesh_terms: D003257:Consumer Product Safety / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005506:Food Contamination / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control; D019649:Food Industry; D005513:Food Inspection / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006077:Government Agencies; D006801:Humans; D012637:Security Measures / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D023481:Terrorism / Q000517:prevention & control; D014481:United States