GM Rioux

Congratulations to Gilbert M. Rioux & Fils Ltée on their FSMA, HACCP & Preventive Controls Compliance for Carriers

Gilbert M. Rioux & Fils Ltée Receives Iron Apple Food Safety Certification Meeting FSMA & HACCP Compliance Iron Apple is pleased to announce that GM Rioux, with head office situated in Saint-André, NB, has successfully implemented the Iron Apple Food Safety Compliance Program, giving them an approved Food Safety Preventive Controls Plan (PCP) that includes…

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Challenger Motor Freight

Congratulations to Challenger – Elgin Motor Freight on their FSMA, HACCP & Preventive Controls Certification

Challenger – Elgin Motor Freight Receives Iron Apple Food Safety Certification Meeting FSMA, HACCP & Preventive Controls Compliance Iron Apple is pleased to announce that Challenger – Elgin Motor Freight has successfully implemented the Iron Apple Food Safety Compliance Program, giving them an approved Food Safety Preventive Controls Plan (PCP) that includes all requirements for…

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Iron Apple Monthly Newsletter

January 2018 Newsletter: Major Impact of FSMA & Sanitary Transport Rule on Food Shippers & Carriers

Among other things, Shippers must specify to carriers in writing all necessary sanitary specifications for the carrier’s vehicle and transportation equipment. Shippers must also develop and implement written procedures to ensure that vehicles and equipment used in its transportation operations are in “appropriate sanitary condition for the transportation of food.”

Before loading food that requires temperature controls for safety, Loaders must verify that each mechanically refrigerated cold storage compartment or container has been pre-cooled (if necessary) and prepared for the transport of food. Prior to loading, the loader must also ensure that the vehicle and equipment is in appropriate sanitary condition for the transport of food.

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