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all organizations which are involved in food manufacturing processes and intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 22000. PAS 220 stipulates: construction and layout of buildings and associated utilities layout of premises, including workspace and employee facilities supplies of water, air, energy and other utilities supporting services, including waste and sewage disposal suitability of equipment and its accessibility for cleaning, maintenance and preventive maintenance management of purchased materials measures for the prevention of cross contamination cleaning and sanitizing pest control personnel hygiene rework product recall procedures warehousing product information and consumer awareness; and food defense, biovigilance and bioterrorism
A systematic approach to identification of food safety hazards, which in turn aids in the development and implementation of proactive control measures.
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Marketing advantage - increased business Improved efficiency and profitability Increased customer satisfaction Documented system provides useful reference Improved records in case of litigation Responsibilities of personnel clearly defined Improved control during periods of change or growth Improved communication on food safety issues Improved performance from suppliers
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What is the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)?
"The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law on January 4, 2011. It aims to ensure the U.S. food supply is safe by shifting the focus of federal regulators from responding to contamination to preventing it." Foreign food manufacturers exporting to the U.S. will have to comply with U.S. regulations. This means their manufacturing plants will have to be operated in compliance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 110. As defined by the FDA in 21 CFR Part 110, GMPs describe the methods, equipment, facilities and controls for the production of processed food. They are the minimum sanitary and processing requirements for the production of safe and wholesome food,
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and are an important part of regulatory control over the safety of the nations food supply. FDA inspections are also conducted in accordance with the applicable GMPs.