As announced recently, the F.D.A. has proposed major changes to the food safety regulations, requiring farmers and food manufacturers to take on a more aggressive approach to preventing deadly outbreaks.
With a number of outbreaks just last year alone that led to a high number of illnesses and even deaths, the F.D.A. is seeking to require those involved in the food supply chain to take additional precautions during production. The goal with these new regulations will be to do more to "prevent" food-borne illnesses, rather than the reactive approach such as recalls when a problem is discovered. Under the newly suggested regulations, food manufacturers would have to submit food safety plans to the appropriate governing organizations to demonstrate they are in compliance in keeping their production areas clean, as well as a plan of action to correct problems should they arise.
In light of these changes, food manufacturers will have to keep extremely detailed records throughout from all areas of their supply chain as this will not doubt be a part of their prevention plan as well as their action plan in case of a contamination. O2 Food ERP software by EVS, has the tools that food manufacturers need to manage these types of food safety documentation issues. This food software ERP system will manage HACCP, lot recalls, and quality and regulatory requirements in a single location.
We'll be watching for new F.D.A announcements and developments as I'm sure all of those involved in the food processing industry will. For more information on the food manufacturing ERP software developed specifically to manage all of the unique concerns of the food production industry, visit www.evs-sw.com.
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