The following is an update on the number and type of inspections of Animal Food Facilities have been completed by the FDA as of July 11, 2019. The remaining planned inspections are slated to occur between now and the fall (end of Federal Fiscal Year). 1.) CGMP by FDA – 136 complete of 250 planned 2.) CGMP under state contract – 222 complete of 371 planned 3.) HA/PC by FDA 51 of 150 planned 4.) HA/PC under state contract 12 of 68 planned 5.) FSVP by FDA two of 25 planned 6.) Sanitary Transpiration – 20 of 45 planned Inspection findings continue to to include (in no particular order): 1.) Lack of keeping accurate records 2.) not maintaining equipment and buildings in a clean and orderly manner 3.) Improper labeling feed intended to be reworked 4.) Ineffective pest control. |
What did I learn at this years FSPCA Instructor Conference?
Last week I attended the 2018 FSPCA Lead Instructor Conference for instructors of FSMA Food Safety Courses. As in last years conference I always learn something new. Here are some highlights for Animal Food. Just a reminder that there are two more dates to remember in terms of compliance: Continue reading “What did I learn at this years FSPCA Instructor Conference?”
FDA Supplier Evaluation Resources (Data Dashboard)
Another Free Training Video has been posted on this website. Video #8 is entitled FDA Supplier Evaluation Resources (Data Dashboard).
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Corrected training information
The following is corrected training information on the FSVP module. About 5 or 6 months ago I received a training module on Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) to teach in conjunction with the FSPCA Preventive Controls (PCAF) classes.
Inaugural FSPCA Lead Instructor Conference Feedback
On July 13 – 14 I attended the first FSPCA Annual Conference for Lead Instructors of the Preventive Controls for Human and Animal Food courses. The conference included a series on presentations and panel discussions focusing on Industry needs for information, training and support to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act. If I tried to convey all I learned in this blog post you would likely not read it so here are the highlights:
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FSVP – are you being asked for a DUNS number?
Portions of the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) went into effect today (May 31, 2017).
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