Danielle Quist

Danielle Quist is the vice president for regulatory affairs and counsel at the International Dairy Foods Association. Quist leads IDFA’s work on environment, sustainability, packaging, worker safety, financial regulation, and environmental compliance, where she advocates industry positions and monitors regulatory issues impacting dairy processors. She has more than 20 years of legal experience.

Revamping FDA’s post-market assessment for food chemicals

A call for timely action and accountability

Roberta Wagner

Danielle Quist

December 24, 2024

On Sept. 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hosted a public meeting to gather feedback on its proposed framework for an enhanced systemic post-market assessment process for chemicals in food.

Avoiding a patchwork of state laws on food safety

Goal should be to collaborate with FDA on prioritizing reassessments by the agency and better position the food industry for success.

Roberta Wagner

Danielle Quist

May 31, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates food and color additives and food contact materials, but non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are pressuring state legislatures to ban some of these substances previously approved by the FDA for specific conditions of use without the level of science needed to support such action.

New packaging ready to take over the dairy industry

Sustainability is now at the forefront

Danielle Quist

August 31, 2023

The dairy industry is on the cusp of a new era of packaging innovation, driven largely by sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets that require investment in new packaging solutions to limit food waste, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce landfilling.

Dairy processors partner with OSHA on plant safety

The initiative aims to raise the bar for both the regulator and the regulated

Danielle Quist

February 6, 2019

Dairy processing facilities are complex and sprawling sites featuring modern engineering and technology. At the heart of any dairy plant is a team of dedicated employees working hard to instill a safety culture that permeates every aspect of the business and ensures compliance with regulations from the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

FDA strategy promises progress on standards and labeling

With the right approach and focus, the agency’s comprehensive initiative will provide the updates companies need to innovate and meet the tastes of today’s consumers.

Cary Frye

Danielle Quist

December 6, 2018

Consumers walking down the dairy aisle have their choice of many different brands and products, from traditional favorites to new offerings with novel tastes, textures, flavors and nutritional content. When they're making purchase decisions, product labels matter.

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Danielle Quist

ARTICLES

Revamping FDA’s post-market assessment for food chemicals

Avoiding a patchwork of state laws on food safety

New packaging ready to take over the dairy industry

Dairy processors partner with OSHA on plant safety

FDA strategy promises progress on standards and labeling

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