Articles Tagged with ''FSMA''

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) affects feed manufacturing through provisions involving the safety of food consumed by animals and safety for humans handling the food, particularly pet food.

Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) make up a significant portion of the U.S. meat and poultry industry.

With a trade show that features 1,600 exhibitors and covers all aspects of the packaging industry, it might be understandable for the principal of a small or medium-sized business to feel a little overwhelmed.

Lubricants are used to loosen moving parts in processing equipment to protect against wear and corrosion, to disperse heat produced by friction and to offer sealing.

We have heard a lot lately about government funding shortfalls, and the impact it is having on the ability of many agencies to fulfill their responsibilities.

Tom Egan, vice president, Industry Services/Membership, for PMMI, adds his thoughts on how FSMA will impact meat processers and what equipment suppliers are doing to present more sanitary design options.

Tom Chestnut, vice president for Supply Chain Food Safety and Quality for NSF International, discusses the impact of the Food Safety Modernization Act.

It is difficult to overstate the importance of maintaining a system which maximizes effective and accurate food traceability. Certainly, failure can and has resulted in financial disaster and bankruptcy for even the largest of companies.

With the passing of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), meat processors will have to adhere to new standards and reporting structures.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas gives processors a hand in addressing FSMA provisions.