FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act)
Federal legislation administered by the FDA that establishes requirements for the safe transportation of food products. The FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule requires shippers, carriers, and receivers of food to follow practices that prevent contamination during transportation, including temperature control, vehicle cleanliness, and proper loading procedures. It applies to all food transported by motor or rail vehicle.
Detailed Explanation
Federal legislation administered by the FDA that establishes requirements for the safe transportation of food products. The FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule requires shippers, carriers, and receivers of food to follow practices that prevent contamination during transportation, including temperature control, vehicle cleanliness, and proper loading procedures. It applies to all food transported by motor or rail vehicle.
Example
Under FSMA, a reefer carrier must provide temperature records for a load of frozen chicken, and the shipper must verify the trailer was pre-cooled to the correct temperature before loading begins.
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