Mr. David Lee (Director, Office of Legislative and Regulatory Modernization, Policy, Planning and International Affairs Directorate, Health Products and Food Branch, Department of Health) at the Finance Committee

This is a precise characterization. There is no exemption in terms of what we do on the scientific basis. So as we look at things like food additives, important anti-microbials, or on schedule F, the same science is conducted, and then the rule is expressed much more rapidly and efficiently.