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The Food Safety Modernization Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 2011 to ensure the safety of the U.S. food supply and prevent food contamination. The main features of the FSMA include expanding... more +

The Food Safety Modernization Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 2011 to ensure the safety of the U.S. food supply and prevent food contamination. The main features of the FSMA include expanding the FDA's inspection of food processing facilities and imported food products, requiring all food processors, manufactures and handlers to register with HHS and maintain food safety records, and shifting the government's focus away from responding to food contamination and towards preventing food contamination. less -

Let the Record Reflect—FSMA Produce Safety Record Keeping for Water- Part I

Womble Bond Dickinson on 11/23/2020

Produce production requires lots of water — water for irrigation, water for cleaning tools and facilities, water for cleaning the produce, etc. Water used on farms can come from a variety of sources — from wells, ponds,...more

Farm-to-Table Traceability Is on Its Way: FDA Issues Proposed Rule

Wiley Rein LLP on 10/2/2020

On September 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a proposed rule to establish additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for companies that manufacture, process, pack, or hold certain high-risk...more

OMB Releases Spring 2020 Unified Agenda of Regulatory Actions

Hogan Lovells on 7/15/2020

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released the Spring 2020 Unified Agenda of Regulatory actions, which outlines the rulemaking actions currently under development in each federal agency. This memorandum...more

OMB Releases Fall 2019 Unified Agenda of Regulatory Actions

Hogan Lovells on 12/19/2019

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released the Fall 2019 Unified Agenda of Regulatory Actions, which outlines the rulemaking actions currently under development in each federal agency. This memorandum...more

Food & Beverage Litigation Update l October 2019 #2

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. on 10/14/2019

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA Warns Company Selling CBD Oil - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has published a warning letter it sent in September 2019 to a company selling cannabidiol (CBD) oil as a...more

FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Reducing Microbial Food Safety Hazards in the Production of Seed for Sprouting

Hogan Lovells on 7/3/2019

FDA recently released a Draft Guidance for Industry entitled, “Reducing Microbial Food Safety Hazards in the Production of Seed for Sprouting” (“Draft Guidance”). The Draft Guidance addresses the growing, harvesting,...more

FDA Issues Draft Guidance on FSMA Food Safety Requirements for Produce Growers and Processors

Hogan Lovells on 10/26/2018

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two draft guidance documents intended to assist industry in complying with certain FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations regarding fresh produce. The first...more

Food & Beverage Litigation Update | October 2018 #3

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. on 10/19/2018

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - Codex Office to Finalize Strategic Plan - The U.S. Codex Office has scheduled a meeting for November 2, 2018, to brief the public and receive comments on its 2019-2023 strategic...more

FSMA Implementation Update (March 2018)

Hogan Lovells on 3/27/2018

There have been several recent developments regarding implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The below post summarizes the following topics: - Guidance on application of the Foreign Supplier...more

Food & Beverage Litigation Update | September 2017 #3

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. on 9/25/2017

FDA Announces Final FSMA Produce Safety Rule - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that the produce safety rule of the Food Safety and Modernization Act of 2010 (FSMA) is now final, establishing...more

FDA Publishes Four Key Supplemental Proposed Rules Under the Food Safety Modernization Act

King & Spalding on 10/17/2014

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law on January 4, 2011. This groundbreaking piece of legislation is aimed at improving FDA’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond...more

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