Regulatory Compliance 101
Understanding Food Safety regulations
Food safety regulations are designed to ensure that food products are safe for consumption and are overseen by the FDA and USDA.
FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) is a key piece of food safety regulation that aims to ensure the U.S. food supply is safe by focusing on preventing contamination rather than responding to it.
Compliance best practices
Stay informed
Regularly review updates from the FDA and USDA to stay current with changes in food safety laws.
Train staff
Maintain a calm and professional demeanor throughout the audit. Answer questions confidently and provide requested documents promptly.
Take notes
Document any observations or feedback from the auditor to address potential issues and improve your processes.
Document everything
Maintain thorough records of all food safety processes, inspections, and corrective actions to demonstrate compliance.
Conduct regular audits
Perform internal audits to identify and address any compliance gaps before regulatory inspections.
Regulatory updates
Keeping you informed of the latest regulatory changes and how they impact your business.
Compliance audits
Conducting internal audits to identify any areas of non-compliance and help you address them.
Employee training
Providing comprehensive training programs to ensure your team is knowledgeable about current regulations.
Documentation assistance
Helping you maintain accurate and organized records to meet regulatory requirements.