FSMA

Validation of Processes Covered in Third Installment of Food Safety Webinar Series

Tune in to the third installment of the “Food Safety Findings” four-part webinar series, where Western Growers experts condense research presentations from the Center for Produce Safety’s Research Symposium into actionable insights for members. Today’s newly released webinar highlights pertinent research and data surrounding validation of scientific processes as they relate to food safety.

Stephanie Metzinger Sep 28 2017 in Food Safety

Concerned about FSMA Ag Water Testing Rule? FDA Expands Testing Methods, Extends Deadlines

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has re-evaluated some key provisions of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule’s ag water requirements in an effort to make implementation of the requirements easier and less costly for produce growers.

Stephanie Metzinger Sep 12 2017 in Water Quality

WG Releases Report on Agriculture Water Testing Methods

The FSMA Produce Safety Rule’s agricultural water provisions require that produce farms characterize the microbial quality of agricultural water to minimize the risks related to its use. The FDA has recently announced that it will be “revisiting” the current ag water requirements and will extend the compliance dates for the Produce Safety Rule’s ag water provisions.

Stephanie Metzinger Aug 08 2017 in Food Safety