Proposed FDA rule on sanitary transport out for comment
FDA has published a proposed rule requiring shippers that transport food to use sanitary transportation practices. The action is being taken to comply with provisions of the Food Safety Modernization Act and covers shippers that use motor vehicles or rail.
“The goal of the proposed rule is to ensure that transportation practices do not create food safety risks,” FDA said in a statement. The proposal comment period is open until May 31, 2014.