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Columns: New Proposed FSMA Regulations: From Farm to Fork
An overview of what exactly the two FSMA rules from the FDA mean for the food industry
Columns: Small Businesses Tip the Scales for FSMA Exemptions
While smaller farms and facilities applaud FDA’s proposed regulations, many food industry experts question whether these exemptions weaken FSMA’s effectiveness at preventing foodborne disease
Features: Despite Delays in Implementation of FSMA, the Food Industry Moves Forward
The delays haven't stopped vendors who will help the food industry comply with the FSMA when it's fully enacted.
Features: Industry Observers Predict Delays in FSMA Implementation Likely in Current Political and Economic Climate
Cost is a key impediment to widespread compliance with of the Food Safety and Modernization Act of 2010, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg recently said, according to Reuters. Hamburg predicted that the regulations will be released “very soon” but added that the agency would need industry cooperation to fully adopt all provisions of the law.
Features: International Supply Chain a Challenge to FSMA's Effectiveness
Ensuring safety of foreign food a significant hurdle.
Features: Training is Key to FSMA Compliance
Proper documentation of education efforts are as vital as the teaching.
Departments: Contract Labs Eye FSMA's Impact
Upswing in business likely as federal regulations take effect
Departments: Tune Up Traceability with Enterprise Resource Planning
ERP software vital to keep track of lot-specific data across entire supply chains
Departments: The Highest Calling
Over the past 100 years, the ways in which our food is produced, distributed, and regulated have changed dramatically. We have witnessed the maturation of our nation and the industry that keeps it fed. And, today, the concept of food safety is at the forefront of our national discourse. To ensure success in the future, we must be committed to learning from each of the significant—and lasting—lessons learned from our past.
News: LIMS Benefits Beverage Sector
For a long time, the food and beverage industry has relied on manual processes and a paper-based system. The introduction of FSMA has introduced the need for greater scrutiny of data, however. Regulation and legislation are pressing companies to use a secure electronic data environment, increasing the need for laboratory information management systems. Many food and beverage companies are wary of this change due to potentially high costs; however, the cost of an electronic management system can generally...
