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International FSMA 204 Compliance: 7 Takeaways from Our Expert Webinar

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In the food industry, keeping abreast of—and complying with—international food safety regulations can feel like trying to hit a moving target. For food exporters with products destined for the U.S. market, staying ahead of the curve isn't just smart business—it's a matter of survival.

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Food safety know-how can help save organic acreage

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Getting tangled up in two different sets of regulations can be a headache — or even worse, a reason to choose one part of your business over another. That can be the case if you’re an organic farmer, especially a small- or mid-sized one already following food safety regulations. The workshops are slated for 2026 and 2027.

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Food Safety During Food Delivery

Food Quality & Safety

Smartphones and mobile apps have simplified the process of ordering food and meal kits. With the popularity of food delivery services and meal kits growing so quickly, however, food safety regulators have given little guidance regarding best practices for direct-to-consumer (DTC) or third-party delivery (TPD) services.

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Why now is the time to prepare for FSMA 204

Food Safety Tech

To reduce the number of foodborne illnesses, the FDA introduced the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 204 , a regulation requiring F&B businesses to provide detailed traceability information within 24 hours of a recall. Continuous education is also key to keeping up with the evolving regulatory landscape.

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Food Safety Challenges and Regulations in Retail and Foodservice

Food Quality & Safety

Supplier programs play an important role in assuring food safety and that food is purchased from approved sources. FSMA includes a new Traceability Rule in section 204 that establishes additional traceability recordkeeping requirements which will become effective January 20, 2026.

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Four Produce Importers Issued Warning Letters for FSVP Failures

Penn State Food Safety Blog

5801 Alcoa Ave Vernon, CA 90058-2026 United States Issuing Office: Division of West Coast Imports United States July 11, 2024 WARNING LETTER Re: CMS # 679085 Dear Mr. Chy: On February 7 through February 12, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) inspection of Green Day Produce, Inc.

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