What you need to know about FSMA: Part 1
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If you've been paying attention to the food industry lately, chances are you've come across the term "FSMA" quite a bit. For those who aren't familiar, FSMA stands for the Food Safety Modernization Act, and it's a big deal when it comes to ensuring food safety in today's world. In this post, we’ll provide a basic overview of what FSMA is all about, and in future posts, we'll dive deeper into the specific rules that support it.
Our world today is very different from the past. People are living longer but facing health challenges that make them more vulnerable to foodborne illnesses. Pathogens are evolving too, becoming tougher to eliminate. Meanwhile, our food supply chain has grown increasingly globalized—15% of the food we consume is imported, with high percentages of seafood, fruits, and veggies coming from abroad. Yet, despite these changes, the threat of foodborne illness remains as serious as ever.
In recent years, major outbreaks linked to spinach, peanut butter, eggs, and more have highlighted the importance of stronger food safety measures. Each year, 48 million Americans fall ill, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die due to foodborne diseases. Recognizing the growing complexity of the global food system, the FDA introduced FSMA to update outdated practices and shift focus toward prevention rather than reacting after incidents occur.
Signed into law by President Obama in 2011, FSMA has three key components: preventing food safety issues, detecting and responding to problems quickly, and ensuring imported food meets safety standards. Title I emphasizes creating detailed plans for hazard control, allergen management, and protecting against intentional contamination. Title II focuses on improving FDA oversight through enhanced inspections and recall powers. Title III zeroes in on making sure imported food is safe.
At its core, FSMA requires facilities to demonstrate they’re taking proactive steps to keep food safe. This includes having documented procedures in place and verifying suppliers where necessary. While FSMA builds on existing regulations like HACCP, it expands coverage to new areas and industries.
Understanding FSMA is critical for anyone involved in food production or handling. Stay tuned because we’ll soon explore one of the most significant rules under FSMA—the Produce Safety Rule—so you won’t miss out!
Written by Erica Anderson-Decina, Training & Development Assistant
For more details, visit [FDA.gov](https://www.fda.gov).
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