The United Fresh Produce Association has released a new white paper that explores the likely effects of the FDA Food Safety Modernisation Act, which was passed by the US Congress in December and signed into law by President Barack Obama on 4 January.
Available on the United Fresh website, the white paper examines new requirements and regulations faced by businesses within the fresh produce supply chain under the new law, with the report including breakdowns on the ramifications for produce grower-shippers, wholesalers and distributors, fruit and vegetable importers, retailers and foodservice operators, and food transporters.
'The FDA Food Safety Modernisation Act will mean significant changes for the fruit and vegetable industry,' said Robert Guenther, senior vice-president of public policy for Untied Fresh. 'This white paper gives a quick but exhaustive rundown of the major changes that produce industry members can expect under the new law, all in plain English.'
In addition to the segment-specific impacts for these sectors, the paper contains a section focusing on the legislation's impact on the industry as a whole, including the aspects of the bill that deal with mandatory recall authority for FDA, traceability, foodborne illness surveillance, food safety education and training, protection against bioterrorism and laboratory training.
The white paper can be downloaded here, free of charge for United Fresh members and at a cost of US$50 for non-members.
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