Businesses
Larger facilities must comply within three years.
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Need Help Developing Your Food Defense Plan?
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Meet GFSI Schemes
A food defense threat assessment procedure shall be established, implemented, and maintained to identify potential threats and prioritize food defense measures. FSM 7.1. Food defense and food fraud prevention are mandatory parts of GFSI-recognized food safety certification programs.
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Comply with FDA Requirements
Intentional adulteration, while unlikely, poses a serious threat to public health and the economic stability of the food industry. The FSMA IA Rule is designed to mitigate these risks by requiring facilities to develop and maintain a food defense plan that identifies and addresses potential vulnerabilities.
Who Must Comply with the FSMA IA Rule?
Very Small Businesses
Averaging less than $10 million per year in sales of human food, these businesses have five years from the final rule's publication to comply with modified requirements.
Small Businesses
Employing fewer than 500 persons, these businesses must comply within four years.
