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.
Getting organizations to comply to the regulations or getting companies to adhere to their own food safety plans is not going to help achieve the ultimate goal of superior food safety.
Maintaining food quality doesn’t end at the processor’s dock. Food processors can do their part to ensure food safety during the transportation phase of the cold chain.
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.
Registrar Corp., Hampton, Va., introduced the FSMA Compliance Wizard, a free tool that helps food facilities, importers and farms determine possible requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
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.