FSMA
FDA offers flexibility for small farm inspections under FSMA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing flexibility for when states may begin conducting routine inspections of small farms, other than spr... READ MORE »
Agencies receive help implementing FSMA rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Sept. 9 the award of a cooperative agreement with the National Association of State Departments ... READ MORE »
FDA offers FSMA ‘Coverage and Exemptions/Exclusions’ information
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law on Jan. 4, 2011 by President Obama. The goal of this law is to ensure the the U.S. food s... READ MORE »
Produce Safety Alliance looking at clarifying complex FSMA water rules
In an effort to ensure the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables for consumers, Cornell’s Produce Safety Alliance is helping to explain complex fede... READ MORE »
FSMA Produce Safety Rule water compliance dates announced
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a rule March 15 to finalize the new compliance dates for the agricultural water requirements in the Fo... READ MORE »
FSMA Produce Safety Rule requires farm worker training once per year
When produce growers think about implementing food safety on the farm, the first thing that usually pops into their mind is records. Very few records,... READ MORE »
Harmonized GAP audit charge relief coming to farmers from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Dec. 4 it will provide $3.7 million of assistance to fruit and vegetable growers in 16 states thr... READ MORE »
FDA offers free training for Sanitary Transportation Rule
The FDA has announced a set of free online training tools for ground-based food transporters. These new training modules are intended to help carrier... READ MORE »