Food and Drug Administration Food Safety and Modernization Act

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), enacted in 2011, aims to improve the safety of the U.S. food supply. It focuses on preventing food contamination before it occurs by setting stricter standards for farms and food facilities, requiring early detection systems, and enhancing oversight. The law emphasizes risk-based approaches, better record-keeping, and rapid response to food safety issues. Its goal is to reduce foodborne illnesses, ensuring that products are safe from farm to table, and to adapt regulations to modern food production and distribution practices.