FDA Seeks Industry Comments on Food Safety During Transport

(FoodNavigator-USA.com – Caroline Scott-Thomas)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on establishing guidance intended to reduce the risk of food contamination during transportation. The agency has asked the food industry to comment on rule proposals to govern the transportation of foods in the United States, as well as calling for comments from the transportation sector and consumer interest organizations. […]

FDA’s associate commissioner for food protection, Jeff Farrar said: “Our aim is to look at every component of the system to assess hazards, and to take science-based action where appropriate to maximize the safety of our food from farms all the way to consumers’ tables. Although contamination of food product during commercial transport is relatively infrequent, the potential harm can be widespread and serious.”

Read more here. The advance notice of proposed rulemaking – and instructions on how to comment – is available online here. The comment period is due to close on August 30, 2010.