The new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which includes The Sanitary Food Transportation Act, was known to be a game changer. Congress and the FDA promised a complete overhaul on the U.S.’ food safety system—and they did not disappoint. They created rules and regulations not only for food manufactures, but also regulations covering every single element of the food chain – produce rules, controls for animal food, transportation regulations and processes for foreign suppliers.
However, getting organizations to comply to the regulations or getting companies to adhere to their own food safety plans is not going to help achieve the ultimate goal of superior food safety.