The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Washington, D.C., and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Washington, D.C., formed an agreement aimed at making the oversight of food more efficient and effective by bolstering coordination between the two agencies.

Here are four ways to ready your company for an inspection.

Just as prevention is considered a cornerstone of the food safety plan, inspections are a cornerstone of achieving the goal of preventive pest management.

No matter where your organization’s facilities and supply chain stand on FSMA compliance, it is imperative to understand the risks, develop a documented plan and encourage food safety and sanitation buy-in at all levels of the organization.

Cumberland County Improvement Authority (CCIA), Millville, N.J., announced a $9.2 million initiative that will result in a Food Specialization Center in Bridgeton, N.J.

Canada-based Iron Apple released a new food safety certification program module customized for shippers, carriers and trailer washout facilities.

Here are some temperature monitoring best practices that can be leveraged throughout the transport of fresh foods to help create an effective program with FSMA in mind.

There is one area that’s an exception to the FSMA key requirements. That specific area covers exporters who ship food through the United States not intended to enter distribution within the United States.

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) includes new rules that place food safety responsibility well beyond food manufacturers – compliance now impacts many facilities previously unaffected, according to a special report released by Cushman & Wakefield, New York.

Although wet cleaning methods is a practical and proven cleaning procedure, if not properly executed, wet cleaning could allow the growth of harmful microorganisms, failure to remove allergens and contribute to lost productivity and wasted materials.