FDA on the Trail … to Your Farm or Facility?
To develop and implement effective food safety processes and practices, it is necessary to understand the root causes of potential food cont …
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FDA’s New Era Blueprint: “exploring,” “encouraging,” and “enhancing”
FDA has published its New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint, originally intended for publication in March 2020; but, delayed due to the p …
Final IA Rule Guidance Released; Inspections to Begin
On February 13, FDA released the third and last installment of the draft guidance for FSMA’s Intentional Adulteration (IA) Rule, for which i …
Are You FDA-Inspection Ready?
Whether routine or for cause, every food processing facility under FDA jurisdiction will be inspected at some time by an FDA investigator. …
Are You FDA-Inspection Ready?
Whether routine or for cause, every food processing facility under FDA jurisdiction will be inspected at some time by an FDA investigator. …
FDA Has Quickened its Pace. Are You Up to the Challenge?
FDA inspections can uncover issues of which the facility was unaware. Are you prepared to deal with a 483? If an FDA investigator observes a …
FDA Increasing FSVP Inspections, Issuing 483s and Warning Letters – Are You Ready?
It seems that our expectations are already proving out – FDA is issuing both 483s and warning letters for FSVP non-compliance. …
What Does Marler’s Salmonella Citizen Petition Mean to You?
It was a lawsuit brought by consumer groups that caused a deadline to be set for FDA’s publication of the FSMA-mandated high-risk foods list …
Preparation Is Key to Crisis and Recall Management
As of last week, CDC declared that the Salinas, Calif., romaine lettuce outbreak appeared to be over, stating that consumers need no longer …
Regulatory Spotlight Shifts to Proposed FSIS Standard
We tend to have a greater focus on FDA regulation than that of USDA. This is likely due, in part, to FSMA holding the spotlight on… …