Food Safety Modernization Act
/ˈfuːd ˈseɪfti ˌmɒdərnɪˈzeɪʃən ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal law enacted in 2011 aimed at shifting the focus of federal regulators from responding to contamination to preventing it in the food supply chain.
The Food Safety Modernization Act mandates comprehensive FDA oversight of food production practices to enhance public health.
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- food safety modernization act
- food safety modernization acts
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Commentary
Commonly abbreviated as FSMA, this Act represents a major overhaul in U.S. food safety regulation, emphasizing preventive controls rather than reactive enforcement.
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