Chris Sack

Chris received a B.A. in Chemistry from the University of Kansas in 1982 and began his career as a chemist at the US Food and Drug Administration in March 1983 where he has continued for over 30 years. In his current position of Residue Expert he provides oversight of FDA pesticide operations, both locally and nationally. He works closely with international experts to enhance and develop analytical capacities of foreign residue laboratories. He is a member of World Health Organizations’ guidance committee for International Total Diet Studies that provides expert advice for the continuing development of national TDS programs and plans the International Total Diet Study Workshops.

Chris is the author of several publications, including the FDA procedure for the determination of pesticides by LC-MS/MS. He have given over 80 presentations to a wide variety of constituents, from high school science students to national and international scientists and regulatory bodies, in equally diverse forums, from radio talk shows to international assemblies. He is the recipient of over 70 awards and letters of commendation including the FDA ORA Outstanding Service Award.

Contact Information: chris.sack@fda.hhs.gov; 913-752-2182