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Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Updates
FDA Releases Sixth Chapter of Draft Guidance for the PC-Human Food Rule
August 30, 2017
The state leads and extension partners have been working to address topics that were identified by the Needs Assessment. They are developing educational add on materials- videos, fact sheets, and extension publications- to address the areas that growers felt least confidant implementing.
To help businesses meet the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule for Preventive Controls for Human Food, the U.S.
The FDA released a Guidance for Industry: Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration - What You Need to Know About the FDA Regulation: Small Entity Compliance Guide.
Produce Safety Alliance Integrated Grower and Train-the-Trainer Course
Growers who want information about the Produce Safety Rule should register for Day 1. Anyone who wishes to become a PSA trainer should register for both days.
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Updates
FDA Clarifies Sanitary Transportation Rule Waiver for Retail Food Establishments
August 14, 2017
FSMA Updates
FDA Guidances Explain Certain Exemptions from FSMA
August 7, 2017
The University of Minnesota is hiring an Extension Educator in Farm/Food Safety (Horticultural Systems). Promotion-track, 75% time for two years, 50% in future years with opportunity for supplemental funding.
You can find the most recent NCR FSMA newsletter here:
NCR FSMA Public Newsletter August 2017.pdf
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the Funding Awards to States for FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Implementation
The FDA recently released an interview on their stakeholder engagement. Sharon Natanblut heads up communications and stakeholder engagement.
Find more information on the ILSI North America Food Microbiology Committee and their new RFP on Sampling & Sample Preparation for Microbiological Food Testing here
The Produce Safety Alliance is accepting applications for their Northwest Extension Associate position. They are now accepting applicants from outside of the NW Region.
From the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Looking for More Information on the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) Rule?
May 11, 2017
NCR FSMA Public Newsletter May 2017.pdf
Be sure to read the May 2017 newsletter from NCR FSMA!
We just finished our first year, and we have lots to celebrate. Read all about the Center's accomplishments here.
Researchers at the University of Maryland and Rutgers University recently published an article in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology. They have developed a new model to help prevent E. Coli outbreaks in leafy greens. Read more here:
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