Food safety law advances role of traceability

摘要

The most sweeping change to U.S. food safety laws in 70 years was enacted on Jan. 4, 2011, with passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). It was not an easy birth. Just two days prior to passage by the Senate, it was pronounced dead by both proponents and detractors alike. A last minute briefing by the CIA on al-Qaeda's plan to attack the food supply was taken seriously by Congress. With the recent death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, one could argue the future impact of the group, but if you or your customers are in the food industry, the serious impact of FSMA is definitely not debatable. Before delving into the requirements of FSMA, it's important to understand the law's goals.