What is a core component of the CDFA's regulatory framework?

Compliance monitoring is a core component of the CDFA’s regulatory framework as it ensures that all involved parties adhere to the established laws and regulations governing agricultural practices, safety standards, and sustainability measures. This monitoring process involves regular inspections, audits, and evaluations of compliance by various agricultural entities, including producers, processors, and distributors. By enforcing compliance, the CDFA can promote public health, protect the environment, and maintain market integrity.

Through effective compliance monitoring, the CDFA can identify and address non-compliance issues proactively, which is crucial for upholding the standards that protect consumers and the agricultural sector. This ensures that all agricultural products meet safety and quality requirements, thereby fostering trust in the market. Other elements, while important for supporting the agricultural sector, do not serve as foundational aspects within the regulatory framework in the same way that compliance monitoring does.