The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in early 2011. It includes reforms to a variety of programs administered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) related to food processing, imports, and produce. Some parts of the law are already in effect and other parts will apply over the coming years as rules are finalized.
FDA – FSMA: This website has the text of the law and all information from FDA about its implementation. It also allows you to sign up for email alerts regarding FSMA.
Link: http://www.fda.gov/food/foodsafety/fsma/default.htm
Domestic Facility Risk Categorization (FY 2012): This website defines what a facility is for FDA regulatory purposes. Facilities are subject to a different set of rules than non-facilities. Farms themselves are not facilities, but a farm could contain a facility.
Link: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FSMA/ucm295345.htm
Sprouts Safety Alliance (FDA): This website describes the FDA collaboration for food safety in sprouts.
Link: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FSMA/ucm293429.htm
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Updated 04-16-13