WASHINGTON, March 26, 2025—Roberta Wagner, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs at the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Dr. Martin Makary as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA):

“On behalf our nation’s dairy supply chain, IDFA congratulates Dr. Makary on his confirmation as FDA Commissioner. We look forward to working with Dr. Makary to advance the health and well-being of Americans by encouraging greater consumption of fresh, wholesome, and nutritious dairy foods. We also welcome the opportunity to partner with the Commissioner to protect our nation’s consumers from foodborne illnesses, lead the nation with science-based food chemical safety review, and modernize outdated regulations that have long stifled innovation in our sector. IDFA will continue to advocate for adequate funding and personnel to carry out FDA’s robust food mission. We stand ready to support Dr. Makary and his team as they work to combat chronic disease, reduce foodborne illnesses, and ensure all Americans have access to safe and affordable dairy nutrition.”

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Contact: press@idfa.org

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., represents the nation’s dairy manufacturing and marketing industry, which supports more than 3.2 million jobs that generate $49 billion in direct wages and $794 billion in overall economic impact. IDFA’s diverse membership ranges from multinational organizations to single-plant companies, from dairy companies and cooperatives to food retailers and suppliers, all on the cutting edge of innovation and sustainable business practices. Together, they represent most of the milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and cultured products, and dairy ingredients produced and marketed in the United States and sold throughout the world. Delicious, safe and nutritious, dairy foods offer unparalleled health and consumer benefits to people of all ages.