16 diciembre, 2019

FDA Provides Flexibility for Start of Routine Inspections on Small Farms

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing flexibility for when states may begin conducting routine inspections of small farms, other than sprouts operations, under the […]
17 septiembre, 2019

FDA and NASDA agree to another 5-year pact for implementing produce safety rule

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Monday announced their Cooperative Agreement for the implementation of […]
15 agosto, 2019

Food-safety inspectors begin visits to produce farms and packing houses

They’re coming. Not that there haven’t been plenty of warnings, not the least in the form of the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act that calls for […]
27 marzo, 2019

FDA Finalizes New Compliance Dates for Agricultural Water Requirements

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a rule to finalize the new compliance dates for the agricultural water requirements in the FDA Food Safety Modernization […]
28 noviembre, 2018

FDA to help produce farmers and processors with FSMA compliance

Fruits and vegetables are a key part of a healthy diet. However, because of the way produce is grown, handled and consumed – often raw – […]
28 noviembre, 2018

The key role farm workers play in produce safety

They’re out there on the front lines waging a battle against dangerous pathogens that can contaminate your food and make you sick or even kill you. […]