Articles Tagged with ''FSMA''

Metal detection is a fact of life in the food processing industry. Most processors, whether they process snacks, meats, grains or liquids, have either metal detectors or X-ray machines to detect and control metal contamination.

How can industry and government increase the quantitative aspects of food safety effectiveness?

Is your track and trace operation suited to today’s supply web?

Multilateral agreements, secure data sharing and mutual recognition of food inspection reports are recommended.

The joke in certain circles is that the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which explicitly cites the need to guard against intentional adulteration, should more accurately be referred to as SCFEA: the Security Consultants Full Employment Act.

The second anniversary of the signing into law of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was celebrated January 4 by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with the long-delayed unveiling of the first proposed regulations affecting manufacturers and their upstream partners in the food chain.

Start now to evaluate current defense programs and assess the potential for intentional contamination.

A glimpse at the first two provisions of FSMA and what they mean for manufacturers.