With regulation writers in each office, more focused attention on a smaller set of issues results in quality regulations. Regulation coordination is provided through the Office of Policy Planning and Strategic Initiatives. The compliance function is dispersed throughout the various offices under the Deputy Director for Programs with central coordination provided by the Office of Field Programs. Compliance personnel, in cooperation with scientists, can readily identify problems for research attention. Because compliance personnel are able to direct their attention to limited areas, they are able to concentrate closely on specific issues and provide focused expertise in compliance and enforcement policy development.
Greater accountability is fostered at all levels.
Strategic Managers are accountable for products involving the efforts of more than one office. Specific commodity problems and issues are targeted to a specific office. If there is a cross-cutting issue, for example, if the required talent is located in more than one office, the Strategic Manager brings together an appropriate team to resolve the issue. The new organizational structure positions FDA for future challenges in the foods area and ensures that program priorities appropriately reflect public health priorities and are commensurate with available resources. The agency requires many different skills to carry out its responsibilities for foods and cosmetics.