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Valuable Information for Companies in the Food Industry |
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Welcome to PSV Food Safety Consultants
Welcome to our newsletter. It delivers important news and information, as well as identifying useful resources that can enhance your organization's competitiveness in the food industry. Our focus is on helping you to achieve and maintain an approved food safety certifications. In doing so, we typically become a valued business partner to our clients. |
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Confused About What the FSMA Means to You in 2016?
Beginning next year, big changes are coming to those in the food industry as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is implemented by the FDA. It's a whole new ball game that will change the face of just about eve ry enterprise involved in food growing, transportation, processing, preparation, packaging and distribution.
How will This Affect You?
Some of the questions you may be asking yourself are:
- What deadlines affect my business and when?
- Are small businesses exempt from FSMA requirements?
- What falls under the USDA?
- I have a verified HACCP plan. Does this have to be upgraded to HARPC?
- I am certified to a GFSI-approved scheme. Does my organization have to do anything else?
- What reports must be filed withe FDA?
- As an importer, do I have more liability under the FSMA?
- I've heard that the FDA will aggressively enforce the new rules and conduct unannounced audits - Is this true?
We Can Help
We are a North American alliance of expert food safety consultants. If your organization needs assistance in preparing food safety plans, becoming certified to GFSI schemes, or being prepared for the changing landscape brought by the FSMA, we can help. We also have customized maintenance programs to help ensure that your company remains prepared for re-certification audits, vendor audits and FDA inspections. Learn more at Food Safety Consultants.
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