FDA Releases More Direction on FSMA Food Imports Rules
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Supermarket News] - July 24, 2015 -
FDA today issued a proposed rule and draft guidance document related to the Food Safety Modernization Act that provide more direction for foreign suppliers and food importers.
The proposed rule sets user fees for third-party auditors and certification bodies of foreign suppliers. FDA officials frequently cite a lack of adequate funding as one of the main obstacles for implementing FSMA.
The draft guidance lays out model accreditation standards for third-party auditors and certification bodies and their agents in areas such as education and experience.
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