Regulatory

Protecting the food supply from intentional adulteration

Senior FDA advisors discuss examples of vulnerabilities and facility compliance.

December 7, 2017

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FDA releases Small Entity Compliance Guide for FSMA sanitary transportation of human and animal food final rule

Small businesses have until April 6, 2018, to comply with the rule.

November 22, 2017

Regulatory

FDA gives co-manufacturers more time to implement certain supply-chain requirements

Based on input from the food industry, FDA has determined that the industry needs more time to establish new contracts that will allow brand owners and co-manufacturers to share certain information, such as audits of suppliers.

November 3, 2017

Regulatory

Regulatory challenges a burden on mid-size and small CPGs

New report from PMMI Business Intelligence says government regulations often hamper innovation and operating efficiency for food and beverage processors.

November 3, 2017

Regulatory

FDA launches web page dedicated to key FSMA compliance dates

The web pages for the two preventive controls rules – which had the first major compliance dates – have also been updated.

October 23, 2017

Regulatory

FDA releases guidances on animal food CGMPs and the FSMA ‘solely engaged’ exemptions

The guidance documents are intended for facilities that may be subject to the Preventive Controls for Animal Food rule or the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule.

October 19, 2017

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FDA releases Compliance Guide for small businesses under FSMA Produce Safety Rule

Small Entity Compliance Guides can help farmers determine whether they are eligible for a qualified exemption.

September 5, 2017

Regulatory

FDA releases sixth chapter of draft guidance for the PC-human food rule

This chapter, entitled “Draft Guidance for Industry: Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food,” helps food facilities comply with the preventive controls for human food rule, mandated by FSMA.

August 30, 2017

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FDA releases Compliance Guide for small businesses under FSMA intentional adulteration rule

The compliance date for small businesses under the Intentional Adulteration Rule is July 27, 2020.

August 24, 2017

Regulatory

FDA launches 'Food Safety Plan Builder' to help businesses comply with FSMA requirements

While the tool was primarily designed for use by small manufacturers, which may have limited resources, any size manufacturer can opt to use it.

August 22, 2017

Regulatory

FSMA regulations come into play for small food companies this fall

Companies with 500 or fewer employees and those registered with FDA must implement the new rules.

August 22, 2017

Regulatory

Two out of three food processors are completely or partially compliant with FSMA

Most companies are well on their way to compliance with the FDA, according to a new study by PMMI Business Intelligence. Problem areas include dairy, produce and smaller companies in general that lack resources.

August 6, 2017

Regulatory

NGO actions may have real consequences

It might be basic physics: Push in on one side, and something sticks out on the other.

July 7, 2017