Agricultural and Biological Sciences
8 years ago

Food Safety Policy Overhaul Promises Safer Meals for All Americans

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U.S. Food Safety Policy Enters a New Era
Sandra Hoffmann

Paper Summary

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was passed in 2010 to improve food safety in the U.S. It focuses on preventing foodborne illnesses from farm to fork. The Act is based on scientific and managerial agreement on how to enhance food safety systems. Research on similar initiatives suggests that industry and government efforts can help implement the FSMA effectively.

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