Overview The FDA’s Final Rule on Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) is part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), designed to ensure that food imported into the United States meets the same safety standards as domestically produced food. This…
The FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) includes a very crucial rule focused on protecting the food supply from intentional harm. Known as the Intentional Adulteration (IA) Rule, it’s designed to prevent acts meant to cause widespread public health damage—including…
Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) fundamentally changed the U.S. approach to food safety, shifting the focus from responding to contamination to preventing it. A major milestone in this…
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is transforming the way we manage food safety in the United States. One of its cornerstone regulations, the Final Rule for Preventive Controls for Animal Food, was published on September 17, 2015. Now…
The FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) represents a major shift in food safety regulation—from reacting to contamination events to actively preventing them. One of its key components, the Final Rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food, strengthens…
Published: March 20, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially announced its intention to extend the compliance deadline for the Food Traceability Rule, also known as FSMA 204, by 30 months. This extension, which moves the compliance…
The FDA published a final rule that revises certain pre-harvest agricultural water provisions for covered produce (other than sprouts) in Subpart E of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. This final rule establishes requirements for systems-based pre-harvest…
The World Health Organization (WHO) is taking a proactive step towards bolstering food safety worldwide with the establishment of the WHO Alliance for Food Safety. Set to convene its inaugural meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, in May, the alliance aims to…
Fast Facts Although the U.S. food supply is generally considered safe, foodborne illness is a common public health problem. Certain foods—like fresh produce and seafood—have often been linked to foodborne illness outbreaks. The Food and Drug Administration has a new…