- The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) added Section 423 to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to order
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FDA Announces Release of Environmental Assessment for E. Coli Outbreak Associated with Romaine Lettuce
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- As previously reported in the Daily Intake Blog and many other sources, there was a widespread outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in the Spring of 2018. The outbreak, which was
FDA Will Hold Public Meetings Throughout the U.S. in November and December for Discussion of the New Draft Guidance on Standards for Compliance with the Produce Safety Rule
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- As reported last week on The Daily Intake, FDA published two new draft guidance documents on October 19, 2018 to assist processors and farmers in complying with produce
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Produce Safety Requirements under FSMA
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- FDA has published two draft guidance documents to assist processors and farmers in complying with product safety requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
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FDA Sued for Failure to Implement “High-Risk” FSMA Provisions by the Statutory Deadlines
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- The Center for Food Safety (CFS) and the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) filed suit against the FDA on October 15 for failure to implement provisions of the Food Safety
VQIP Application Portal Will Open October 1st for the Fiscal Year 2020 Benefit Period
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- The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) established the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP). VQIP is intended to expedite the review and import entry of human and animal foods into the
FDA Commissioner Discusses FDA’s Efforts to Prevent Foodborne Cyclospora Outbreaks
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- FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has issued a press release in the aftermath of this summer’s Cyclospora (C. cayetanensis) outbreaks in fresh produce, highlighting the Agency’s efforts to prevent
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FSMA Update: FDA Issues Final Q&A Guidance and Attestation Forms for Qualified Facilities Under HARPC Rules
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- On May 16, 2016 (81 FR 30219), FDA issued a draft guidance document intended to assist “qualified facilities” comply with modified requirements under the hazard analysis and risk-based
FDA Expands ANAB Recognition under the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program
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- The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) established the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program, which is a voluntary program that allows “accreditation bodies” to apply for recognition by FDA. Recognized accreditation bodies
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FDA Recognizes a Fourth Accreditation Body Under FSMA’s VQIP
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- As previously covered on this blog, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) established the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) for expediting the review and import entry of human
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