Why FSMA collaboration is the new normal in food transportation
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That’s why it’s a good idea to build frequent checks and re-checks into safety procedures and annual reviews, according to Joanne Hawana, counsel at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., Washington, D.C. “Just because you have existing policies and procedures and have been complying with best practices for years, don’t assume you don’t need to worry,” she says. This final rule is one in particular that very clearly highlights the broad impact of FSMA across all parts of domestic food supply chain. Also, include the right to audit documents in the standard contracts made with shippers, and be sure that any delegation of compliance responsibilities is fully understood by both parties. That’s why Hawana suggests that food manufacturers, retailers and transporter—even industry veterans—ask the following questions: If FSMA has taught us anything, it’s that we can expect the regulatory landscape to look different every year, our trading partners’ situations to change over time and our business needs to constantly evolve. At the end of the day, ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of every food product put into the market for U.S. consumers requires each of us to do just that.
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