FDA releases groundbreaking food safety rules for produce farms and imported food to modernize and strengthen food safety system
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today took major steps to prevent foodborne illness by finalizing rules implementing the bipartisan Food Safety Modernization Act that, for the first time, establish enforceable safety standards for produce farms, and make importers accountable for verifying that imported food meets U.S. safety standards. The Agency also issued a rule establishing a certification program for accredited entities conducting food safety audits of foreign food facilities. These final rules will help produce farmers and food importers take steps to prevent problems before they occur.
