As we step into the new year, it's important to look back on 2019 and anticipate what lies ahead in 2020 within the realm of food safety. This year saw several significant foodborne illness outbreaks and recalls, which have brought greater emphasis on farm-to-fork accountability. Many food processors have responded by reassessing their own food safety efforts and those of their suppliers.
For instance, contamination by foreign materials led to the recall of over 11 million pounds of frozen and ready-to-eat chicken strips. Additionally, there were infections caused by *Salmonella* Uganda, possibly related to whole, fresh papayas, and an *E. coli* O157:H7 outbreak linked to romaine lettuce.
Looking forward, here are five trends that could shape the food safety landscape in North America next year:
1. **Regulatory Performance Metrics Driving FSMA Implementation**: The FDA has introduced a food safety dashboard, FDA-TRACK, to evaluate how well FSMA rules are being implemented and whether improvements are needed to prevent foodborne outbreaks, recalls, and contamination. You can find more details on the FDA’s website.
2. **Focus on Modernizing Food Production Lines**: For example, the FSIS-USDA has announced a final rule aimed at facilitating the establishment of a New Swine Slaughter Inspection System, allowing for food safety innovations without compromising public health protection.
3. **Regulations Influencing Regional Developments**: In the U.S., the phased implementation of FSMA through targeted FDA Final Rules has made a noticeable impact. Similarly, Canada's Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) came into effect on January 15th of this year. Expect closer cooperation between the FDA and the CFIA to align their food safety systems for smoother regional trade.
4. **Increased Focus on Hygienic Design**: A new working group has begun integrating hygienic design elements into existing GFSI requirements under scope K, which covers food processing/handling equipment and facilities. This will encourage the adoption of hygienic design principles across industries, as seen in GFSI-benchmarked standards like BRC and SQF.
5. **Entering a Smarter Era of Food Safety**: Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy & Response, is leading efforts to develop a strategic plan to leverage technology and smarter tools for a more digital, traceable, and safer food safety system. Drawing from his experience at Disney and Walmart, he emphasizes the importance of continuous collaboration with industry stakeholders. Learn more about the FDA’s approach on their website.
Important 2020-2021 Compliance Dates:
| Type | Details | Compliance Date |
|------|---------|----------------|
| GFSI-based Standard | FSSC 22000 Version 5 | Auditable from Jan. 1, 2020 |
| U.S. FSMA Final Rules | Produce Safety rule compliance for all produce types | Jan. 27, 2020 |
| U.S. FSMA Final Rules | Foreign Supplier Verification Program rule compliance for importers of animal food | March 17, 2020 |
| U.S. FSMA Final Rules | Intentional Adulteration rule for small businesses | July 27, 2020 |
| U.S. FSMA Final Rules | Foreign Supplier Verification Program rule compliance for importers with very small business foreign suppliers | July 27, 2020 |
| Canadian SFCR Compliance | Written Preventive Control Plan for fresh fruit and vegetable facilities | Jan. 15, 2020 |
| Canadian SFCR Compliance | Licensing, traceability, and written Preventive Control Plan compliance for other food facilities | July 15, 2020 |
| Canadian SFCR Compliance | Preventive Controls compliance for other food facilities | July 15, 2021 |
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Additional Resources:
- About FSSC22000 v.5: https://www.fssc22000.com/wp-content/uploads/19.0528-FSSC-22000-Scheme-Version-5.pdf
- FSMA Final Rule Key Dates: https://www.fda.gov/media/106390/download
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency: 'Phased Implementation by Sector and Business Size: Presentation to Canadian Society of Custom Brokers', August 23, 2018
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