Get Answers To Questions On The Food Safety Modernization Act

New Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have been added to FDA’s website to provide more information on dockets, guidance, laws, and regulations. FDA provides answers to questions such as why the law is needed, the major elements of the law, funding issues, how FDA will regulate food, and much more.

Specifically, in the area of the major elements of the law, FDA divides it into five components: preventive controls, inspection and compliance, imported food safety, response, and enhanced partnerships. For more information on the law,.

This legislation marks the firt time FDA will have mandatory recall authority for all food products. To find out more, click here.