Because of considerable historical improvements in all dairy safety programs, it is difficult to precisely assess the impact of 3-A Sanitary Standards Inc. on preventing food-borne illness.

"Are we there yet?” Many senior plant and dairy corporate leaders are wondering when the journey will end regarding full implementation of the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act.

Ensuring compliance with food safety standards in an increasingly complex regulatory environment can be challenging for dairy processors.

 The Filtration and Separation Division of Parker Hannifin Corp.  introduced a compressed air microbial detection device that allows users to quickly test for microbial contamination in compressed air that comes into contact with food and food contact surfaces. 

 Celsis’ rapid detection system is said to get accurate, reliable microbial testing results in just 48 hours. 

 Protocols from The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy give processors a guide for implementing new traceability systems. Processors with long-established traceability procedures can utilize the protocols to see how they measure up. 

It all depends upon your point of view. But one thing is for sure: every dairy plant will be required to have a “qualified individual” who is responsible for
the facility’s FSMA program.

Tear strips, seals and tamper-evident designs secure food packaging. These options discourage tampering, counterfeiting and contamination.