FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 28, 2024
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) commends today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo that reins in federal agencies’ regulatory power. The decision overrules what is known as Chevron deference—a doctrine that generally required courts to submit to an agency’s interpretation of an ambiguous federal law if the interpretation is reasonable. Under today’s decision, courts must now exercise their independent judgment to determine whether a federal agency has acted within its statutory authority.
On July 24, 2023, IFDA joined with seven other associations to file an amicus brief encouraging the Supreme Court to “modify the [Chevron] doctrine to ensure more predictability and workability for regulated parties.” The brief focused on the ease with which the National Labor Relations Board can change positions under Chevron; however, the Court’s decision affects how all federal agencies can regulate outside parties moving forward.
“Foodservice distributors need predictability in the regulatory environment,” said Mark S. Allen, President and CEO of IFDA. “IFDA is pleased the Supreme Court recognized the need to reevaluate and pull back the amount of power granted to federal agencies to interpret law.”
About the International Foodservice Distributors Association
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) is the premier trade organization representing the $382 billion foodservice distribution industry. This industry ensures a safe and efficient supply of food and products to more than one million restaurants and foodservice outlets in the U.S. daily. For more information, visit www.ifdaonline.org.
Contact: Rob Vernon, Senior Director, Communications and Marketing; rvernon@ifdaonline.org; Phone: (703) 532-9400 extension 9950
