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CDFA hosts federal officials for produce tour ahead of implementation of Food Safety Modernization Act

October 25, 2016   Natalie Krout CDFA Director of Inspection Services

On January 4, 2011, President Obama signed landmark legislation – the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the most sweeping reform for food safety laws in over 70 years.  FSMA aims to create an integrated food safety system and improve the quality of food products to the public by reducing foodborne illness. Implementation of FSMA for the Produce Safety Rule will …

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California to receive $11.7 million in grant funding for FSMA produce safety rule

September 29, 2016   Natalie Krout CDFA Director of Inspection Services

CDFA was recently awarded $11.7 million for state-level implementation of the Produce Safety Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This follows the recent Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement to invest $21.8 million in 42 states. In order to secure the five-year funding opportunity, states were asked to submit implementation proposals tailored to their jurisdiction’s needs. CDFA’s proposal …

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