FMI Applauds Proposal Revising Costly Refrigeration Rule

Arlington, VA - Today, FMI - The Food Industry Association applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Administrator Zeldin for their work regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the Technology Transition Rule. FMI President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie G. Sarasin issued the following statement.

"FMI appreciates the work EPA has done to reduce grocery prices by reconsidering certain aspects of the Technology Transitions Rule in a way that achieves the intended environmental benefits without placing unnecessary and costly burdens on the food industry. The previous rule imposed significant and unrealistic compliance timelines, and we are pleased to see those are being reconsidered. We thank EPA for recognizing the need to find a way to achieve the agency's goals while not overburdening the economy.

"This revised proposal is critical to preventing the rule from unnecessarily driving up grocery prices. A balanced approach will provide retail stores with additional time to comply and reduce the implementation challenges associated with the rule, including a lack of available technology, continued installation and technician shortages, among other factors."