NACS works on a variety of issues on behalf of the convenience and petroleum retailing industry. The association strives to provide consistent, proactive government affairs solutions that impact the industry's bottom line. Some of these issues include:
Due to the recent rash of outbreaks and deaths related to food borne illnesses, the failures of the nation’s food safety system has come under heavy scrutiny and criticism. H.R. 2749, the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, was recently passed by voice vote in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and will have widespread effects across the food service industry, most notably in the manufacturing and processing sectors.
Health considerations regarding prepared foods are gaining momentum throughout the nation. Consumer advocates are pushing for labeling requirements to provide more information about the nutritional content of prepared foods.