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Regulatory concerns include audits and inspections, government agencies, the pivotal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and international standards and guidances.

Topics

Audits/Certification/GFSI

Audits are an important tool for verifying the safety and quality of a company's or facility's food products. Audits are conducted both internally and by certified third-party certification entities. The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is a private organization that benchmarks different auditing certification platforms as meeting its criteria to provide a harmonized umbrella certification.

FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating about 80 percent of the U.S. food supply, encompassing all foods and food ingredients introduced into or offered for sale in interstate commerce, except for meat, poultry, certain processed egg products, and catfish, which are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

FSMA

The 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) gave FDA new authority to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested, and processed. FSMA grants FDA the authority to impose mandatory recalls and has paved the way for the issuance of more than a dozen rulemakings and at least ten guidance documents. FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety builds on the work done to implement FSMA.

Guidelines

Guidelines for industry include draft guidance from regulatory agencies and recommended practices for industry to help ensure the production of safe food that is free from contamination.

HACCP

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of microbiological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement, and handling, to manufacturing, distribution, and consumption of finished products.

Inspection

Inspections cover many areas of food and beverage production, from farms and ranches to food processing facilities to restaurants. Inspectors are trained to ensure that facilities and equipment are in proper working order and properly sanitized, maintained, and permitted.

International Standards/Harmonization

Food safety standards vary by country and world region, and different aspects of food safety are regulated differently depending on the region. Harmonization and tightening of food safety standards around the world are important as emerging countries seek to improve quality of life by ensuring safer food for all people.

USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees meat, poultry, and egg products, accounting for 20 percent or less of the food supply. The majority of the food supply (80 percent or more) is regulated by FDA. USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ensures that the U.S. meat, poultry, and processed egg supply is safe and properly labeled.

ARTICLES

FSM podcast

Ep. 173. 100 Years of the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance—And a Look Ahead at Dairy Food Safety

Food Safety Magazine
July 9, 2024

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we are joined by milk and dairy safety experts from FDA, CDC, and NCIMS to mark 100 years since the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) was adopted. We discuss the requirements and public health impact of PMO, the increasing consumer interest in raw milk and dairy, and the regulatory futures of milk and dairy safety and the PMO.


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Latest CDC Data Suggests Stalled Progress Toward Foodborne Illness Incidence Reduction Goals

Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
July 3, 2024

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released new foodborne illness incidence data that show a lack of progress toward disease reduction goals—but that may be attributed to an increased use of culture-independent diagnostic tests (CIDTs), which allows for the diagnosis of infections that previously would have gone undetected.


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EVENTS

Webinar

7/13/23 to 7/13/24
Contact: Vania Halabou

Achieve Sanitation Effectiveness with a Robust EMP

On Demand: From this webinar, attendees will learn best practices in environmental monitoring as a component of sanitation verification  

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Webinar

9/6/23 to 9/6/24
Contact: Vania Halabou

FDA's Food Traceability Rule: Going Beyond Regulatory Compliance with Ambient IoT

On Demand: From this webinar, you will learn an invaluable understanding of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 204 from the architect of Rule 204, Frank Yiannas, which will demystify its nuances and progress.

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Webinar

2/22/24 to 2/22/25
Contact: Vania Halabou

Applied Root Cause Analysis: Using Your Results to Effectively Manage Risk

On Demand: In this webinar, the speakers will discuss the RCA workshop they led at the 2023 Food Safety Summit that included a hands-on exercise and the presentation of case studies, and they will preview their planned RCA session at the 2024 Food Safety Summit.

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Webinar

4/9/24 to 4/9/25
Contact: Vania Halabou

The Ultimate FSMA 204 Playbook: Integrating Traceability, Quality, and Food Safety

On Demand: From this webinar, you will learn about the FDA’s upcoming FSMA 204 requirements and how to ensure that you are prepared for the new rule.

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Webinar

4/30/24 to 4/30/25
Contact: Vania Halabou

Ahead of the Curve: Managing Global Pesticide Maximum Residue Levels

On Demand: Join our webinar to explore these critical issues and learn actionable solutions to efficiently manage maximum residue levels (MRLs).


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