Inteligistics reported that the perishables industry has felt relief from the news, as many companies were struggling to figure out how they were going to meet all the requirements in time.
In its Constituent Update March 20, the FDA confirmed that the intention to extend the deadline by 30 months does not include intention to amend any requirements of FSMA 204’s final Food Traceability Rule.
According to Inteligistics, a single product in a fresh supply chain could go through multiple transformations and transfers before it reaches consumers.
With a myriad of subjects and intricacies to emphasize – and worry about – within a facility, a company can’t afford for any of its employees to take food safety matters lightly.
Regardless of any civil action Boar’s Head may face for damages, Congress has asked for direct criminal accountability, meaning executives at the company could face incarceration as a result of the recent recall.
In a webinar hosted by iFoodDS, food safety experts from the FDA discussed the role of FSMA 204’s data-sharing requirements in outbreak investigations.