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What is the Food Safety Modernization Act and How Does it Apply to Produce?

FNS Document #
FNS-847
Resource type
Fact Sheets
Resource Materials
PDF Icon Farm to School FSMA Factsheet (347.77 KB)

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in 2011 and enables the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to better protect public health by strengthening the food safety system from farm to table. This fact sheet highlights how FSMA related rules can potentially impact farm to school activities.

Updated: 01/27/2020