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Clone Clone Download as Zip Download as Zip Get Help Get Help 5 Communications 0 Files 0 Notes Sharing Filter communications Collapse All Collapse All From: Sam Reynolds 07/05/2020 Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request: FDA interest in Blockchain for food security Portal 10/21/2020 FDA interest in Blockchain for food security • MuckRock https://www.muckrock.com/foi/united-states-of-america-10/fda-interest-in-blockchain-for-food-security-97653/ 2/6 To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: - Memos, internal presentations, or emails regarding the FDA's interest in pilot projects to use blockchain technology for food security - Copies of marketing material presented to FDA staff with regards to blockchain technology for food security Date: Jan 1 2018 - July 3 2020 The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Sam Reynolds From: Food and Drug Administration 09/03/2020 Subject: FOI Request Received Portal *** This is an automated message. Please do not reply to this email. *** Reference: FDA2066160 Dear Requester, This is to confirm that you submitted a request for record(s) from the Food and Drug Administration pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act. 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From: Food and Drug Administration 09/08/2020 10/21/2020 FDA interest in Blockchain for food security • MuckRock https://www.muckrock.com/foi/united-states-of-america-10/fda-interest-in-blockchain-for-food-security-97653/ 3/6 Subject: FDA Receipt of FOI Request Portal Sam Reynolds Sam Reynolds Re: Confirmation # FDA2066160 Requester Ctrl #: In Reply refer to: 2020-4974 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records regarding: Memos, internal presentations, or emails regarding the FDA's interest in pilot projects to use blockchain technology for food security - Copies of marketing material presented to FDA staff with regards to blockchain technology for food security Date: Jan 1 2018 - July 3 2020 We will respond as soon as possible and may charge you a fee for processing your request. 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