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FSMA Compliance Flowchart

Use these detailed flowcharts to determine if your farm must comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules.

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Use these detailed flowcharts to determine if your farm must comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules. FSMA Compliance Flowchart The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has two central rules that may apply to farms—the Produce Safety Rule (PSR) and the Preventive Controls Rule (PCR). Generally, the PSR governs food safety on farms, and […]

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