Dr. Gottlieb, speaking at the annual NASDA meeting, addressed a handful of key changes to the Produce Safety Rule.   FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., announced the next steps in their approach to implement the Produce Safety Rule that was established by FSMA. During the September 12th speech at the […]

Working with trained experts and open communication can effectively prepare food supply networks for adequate food defense. It is 4 p.m. on this warm, fall Friday afternoon. You are wrapping up your work for the week and the dreaded “we’ve got a problem” call comes in. “Hey boss- we have […]

Proper sanitation plays a crucial role in the FSMA Preventive Controls rule, and FDA is paying more attention during facility inspections. However, many companies currently have deficient sanitation programs, according to Bill Bremer, principal at Kestrel Management, LLC. “It’s a key aspect of FSMA and requires that you have key […]

A meatpacking facility was wasting countless hours on their sanitation processes, and losing capacity and inventory as a result. The company decided to implement lean sanitation methods to eliminate excess time and costs spent on cleaning procedures – while still meeting their high standards for cleanliness and sanitation. They began […]

FDA’s Produce Safety Rule, implemented under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), establishes science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce, meaning fruits and vegetables grown for human consumption. On September 5, 2017, FDA announced the availability of a Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG) to help small businesses comply […]

WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration has introduced Food Safety Plan Builder, a free software tool food and beverage manufacturers may use to develop food safety plans that are in compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The F.D.A. said the software, which is primarily intended for use […]

More than 3,000 Americans are estimated to die each year from foodborne illnesses and many more are hospitalized and sickened. Yet most of these illnesses and deaths are preventable. While the U.S. has one of the safest food supplies in the world, Congress entrusted the FDA with new authorities and […]

SmartWash Solutions™ is taking steps to ensure their customers are prepared to face Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance challenges head-on. During the week of June 5, 2017, SmartWash partners were led through a comprehensive training that makes sure they are up to date on how to correctly and most […]

FDA’s Produce Safety rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) establishes science based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packaging and holding of imported fruits and vegetables grown for human consumption. But what responsibilities attach to parties that do not grow, harvest or package, but that simply sell […]

TransComply, manager of the Uniform Food Safety Transportation Protocol (UFSTP) program, and Iron Apple, a supplier of food safety compliance solutions for food transport, will provide compliance training and solutions to help motor carriers and brokers comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food […]