The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced leadership changes impacting the agency’s Human Food Program (HFP), with Kyle Diamantas named Acting FDA Commissioner, replacing Martin Makary. Don Prater will now serve as Acting Deputy Commissioner for the Human Foods Program. 

Diamantas has played a leading role in several recent FDA reform and chemical safety initiatives. Former FDA officials and industry stakeholders view the appointment as a sign that the agency is likely to continue prioritizing food chemical safety reviews, food reform initiatives and other Human Food Program efforts underway, according to reporting from Politico.  

The Human Foods Program oversees FDA activities related to food safety, nutrition, inspections and food chemical safety oversight.  

Learn more about HFP here.