- Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA): A systematic approach for identifying, addressing, and preventing non-conformities in food safety practices to improve processes and prevent future issues.
- Documentation: The systematic recording of processes and compliance activities that ensures transparency, traceability, and regulatory adherence in food safety practices.
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA): A U.S. federal agency responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices to protect public health.
- Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessments (FFVA): Evaluations aimed at identifying and mitigating risks associated with food fraud, including adulteration and misbranding.
- Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): A significant piece of legislation enacted in 2011 that shifts the focus from responding to food safety problems to preventing them, mandating comprehensive food safety plans and enhanced regulatory oversight.
- Food Safety Plan: A documented strategy required under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that outlines procedures and practices to identify and control food safety hazards.
- Facility Registration: The requirement for food facilities to register with the FDA, providing operational information to ensure compliance with U.S. food safety regulations.
- Internal Audits: Systematic evaluations conducted within an organization to assess compliance with food safety standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Mock Recall: A simulated exercise to test a company’s recall procedures and readiness in the event of a food safety issue, ensuring an effective response.
- Product Claims: Statements about a food product’s health benefits or nutritional value that must be substantiated and compliant with FDA regulations to avoid misleading consumers.
- Product Labels: Labels on food products that must meet specific FDA requirements, including ingredient lists and allergen declarations, ensuring consumer safety and regulatory compliance.
- Supply Chain Program Compliance: Adherence to regulations ensuring food safety throughout the supply chain, including supplier verification and risk assessment processes.
- 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations Title 21): The section of the Code of Federal Regulations governing food and drug-related regulations enforced by the FDA, including guidelines on food safety and labeling standards.