By David Isaacson It seems that food and beverage product recalls are occurring almost weekly, despite a rise in federal and industry regulations. In fact, according to a recent article, the U.S.
Food & Drug Administration (FDA) reported 30 recalls of food and beverage products, pet products and drugs/medical devices in the month of January 2024 alone. This is an ongoing problem that not only impacts a company financially but also causes severe damage to brand reputation. While recalls continue to rise, the U.
S. government and industry groups continue to expand their compliance regulations to ensure the health and safety of consumers in the food and beverage sector. On the federal government level, three groups oversee the safety of food and beverages in the U.
S. These include the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). U.S.
Regulations The U.S. government continues to establish regulations and guidance to boost the quality and safety of products.
The food and beverage compliance regulations have undergone significant changes in recent years to align with modern consumer demands, environmental concerns and advances in the food industry. Under the guidance of the FDA, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA ) originated in 2011 to improve the nation’s food safety system by shifting the focus from responding to foodborne illness to preventing it. Congress enacted FSMA in.