CONCLUSION
Over the past century, the federal function in food regulation has developed in response to changing social and economic environments and industrial practices. However, many components of the federal agricultural and food regulatory systems have been relatively unchanged over the last few decades, and concerns that major changes may be required have recently emerged. Some argue that the systems need only be modified and augmented with new technologies and approaches. Others believe that the only method for improving the systems can be through fundamental changes in the programs. While the remedy is not readily determined, what is clear it that the systems must change if they are to maintain effective vigilance over the food supply. The present systems are not products of planning, but rather, products of reaction, and are often not equipped to anticipate changes.
