A growing and consistent theme in the policy debates in which the American Bakers Association (ABA) is engaged is the importance of science to fortify our position. This may seem like an oxymoron, but the complexity and technical nature of issues such as revising the dietary guidelines, banning partially hydrogenated oils, reforming GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and validating the so-called baking kill step all require ABA to bring the best possible science to these discussions.
ABA has a long history of relying on strong scientific fundamentals to strengthen its policy positions and so stands in good stead to continue its reliance upon those fundamentals to achieve success in its policy objectives. We also have increased our support for key research to further grow our capabilities, many times in cooperation with key industry partners.