The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the long-anticipated revised draft “Appendix 1” of the multi-chapter draft guidance for industry titled Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food: Draft Guidance for Industry on January 30, 2024. Since the initial publication of “Appendix 1”, many food industry groups, including ASTA, advocated for FDA to update the guidance to make corrections, reflect the latest scientific evidence, and minimize confusion and inconsistencies. The updated draft includes a number of notable revisions to potential hazards in spices and seasonings and guidance on hazard analysis for spices, including several updates that were requested by ASTA. The “Appendix 1” guidance has significant implications for FDA food facility inspections, as it is used as a key reference by inspectors. This 45-minute webinar provides the latest updates on how they may impact your food safety plan and facility inspections.

Presented on June 27, 2024, this webinar addresses the response to the recent outbreak and recall linked to adulterated cinnamon in applesauce products. How FDA plans to ramp up Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) inspections. Under the FSVP rule, importers must verify that food is produced in a manner that meets FDA safety standards. Maile Gradison, a Partner, Hogan Lovells LLP, and ASTA General Counsel, and Sharon Lindan Mayl Partner at DLA Piper provided an overview of the FSVP rule and practical considerations around compliance.