Dr. Michelle Danyluk, Professor and Extension Specialist in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at University of Florida, provides insight into 7 major FSMA rules that farmers need to know. 

Dr. Michelle Danyluk clarifies the relationship between the Food and Drug Administration and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), highlights proposed legislation yet to be finalized, and provides insight into 7 major FSMA rules including: 

1. Produce Safety Rule 

2. Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) 

3. Sanitary Transportation Rule 

4. Protection Against Intentional Adulteration 

5. Accredited Third-party Certification 

6. Preventive Controls Rules for Human and Animal Food 

7. Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) 

Resources: 

Learn more about food safety and upcoming events and webinars on our website: https://foginfo.org/food-safety-for-producers/
 
Learn more about FSMA on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Website:
https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma 

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