As we approach 2019, it's essential to reflect on the key regulatory updates, global news, and company developments that shaped 2018, while also preparing for the changes ahead.
**FSMA Final Rule Compliance Updates –**
The 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has been instrumental in shifting the food safety system toward a prevention-based model, ensuring that qualified facilities meet one or more of the seven published FSMA final rules. By September 17, 2018, all qualified facilities were required to comply with 21 CFR 117, particularly the Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) rule.
**Upcoming 2019 FSMA Final Rule Compliance Dates:**
1. **Produce Safety – January 28**
Small farms and very small sprout farms must comply by this date.
2. **Foreign Supplier Verification Program – March 18**
Importers of human and animal food from small and very small foreign suppliers are required to comply.
3. **Intentional Adulteration – July 26**
Large businesses must be compliant by this date.
4. **Foreign Supplier Verification Program – July 29**
Importers of produce from small foreign farms and sprouts from very small foreign farms must comply.
5. **Preventive Controls for Animal Food – September 17**
This is the final compliance date for all qualified facilities under this rule.
For more details on FSMA regulations, visit the FDA website at [www.fda.gov](https://www.fda.gov) and check the FSMA Final Rules Key Dates document at [https://www.fda.gov/](https://www.fda.gov).
**Key Version Releases of Global Food Safety Standards**
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) continues to lead efforts in improving food safety management systems worldwide. Here are the latest updates:
- **FSSC 22000, Version 4.1** – Auditable from January 1, 2018. Includes unannounced audits and food fraud prevention.
- **SQF Food Safety Codes, Edition 8** – Effective February 2, 2018. Tailored for each level of the supply chain.
- **ISO 22000:2018** – Published in June 2018. Aligns with other ISO standards using a common High-Level Structure.
- **SQF Fundamentals, Edition 1** – Released in June 2018. Designed for small and medium-sized suppliers.
- **IFS Food, Version 6.1** – Auditable from July 1, 2018. Features a new section on food fraud prevention.
- **BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, Issue 8** – Effective February 1, 2019. Emphasizes HACCP, food defense, and pathogen monitoring.
For more information on GFSI and its benchmarked programs, visit [https://www.mygfsi.com/](https://www.mygfsi.com/).
**Food Safety News Wrap-Up for 2018**
2018 was marked by several major food safety incidents, including:
- Shelled eggs contaminated with *Salmonella Braenderup*
- Deli ham contaminated with *Listeria monocytogenes*
- Romaine lettuce contaminated with *E. coli O157:H7*
South Africa experienced the largest documented Listeriosis outbreak, resulting in over 1,000 cases and 214 deaths. The source was traced to a ready-to-eat sausage called Polony.
In Canada, the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) were introduced, aligning with FSMA and set to take effect in 2019.
**Important Company News**
Remco’s Business Development team achieved SQF Edition 8 Practitioner status, enhancing their ability to support customers with better food safety recommendations. Employees were trained by an FSPCA-certified expert.
Remco and Vikan have launched three new colors—lime, gray, and brown—for 35 popular products. A Color-Coding Toolkit has also been released to help customers improve their hygiene practices.
Stay tuned for more real-time food safety updates in 2019. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn for the latest news from Remco Products.
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