Iron Apple Monthly Newsletter

June Edition: Importance of Using Potable Water for Trailer Cleaning & Washouts for FSMA

It is essential to be pro-active and have appropriate procedures, documents and teams in place to help protect everyone- the public, the company and yourselves. The Park Doctrine is a legal standing, which basically states that the FDA in conjunction with the Department of Justice (DOJ) can legally hold Owners, CEOs, or Senior management of companies liable if they are aware of a Food Safety issue.

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Iron Apple & UFSTP

Iron Apple International & UFSTP to Collaborate on FSMA Compliance Training and Solutions for Carriers & Brokers

Iron Apple International & UFSTP to Collaborate on FSMA Compliance Training and Solutions for Carriers & Brokers Firms to cooperate on and promote services to help carriers navigate the compliance and competitive challenges of the FDA food safety transportation rule BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA AND HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA – TransComply, manager of the Uniform Food Safety Transportation…

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Iron Apple Monthly Newsletter

February/March Edition: Food Safety Solutions for Carriers All You Need to Meet FSMA & Shipper Requirements

Iron Apple Newsletter – Featured Content: Requirement to Have Written Food Safety Procedures in Place. For this requirement, having proper food safety policies and procedures in place will assist in controlling the chances of introducing any food safety hazards to food, either through the work environment or operational practices.  These practices and procedures are called Good Transportation Practices when handling food.  Within our solution, we provide the instructions, documents and activity tracking for each of these areas;

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Understanding FSMA Part 2

Understanding FSMA Video Series 2 of 4 – Sanitary Transportation, Key Requirements & Responsibilities

Understanding FSMA – Video Series
2 of 4 Sanitary Transportation, Key Requirements & Responsibilities
At any point during the transportation chain, if any person were to become aware of a possible temperature control failure or any condition that would render the food unsafe, the food MUST NOT be sold or distributed until determining the safety of the food. This comes when people are fully trained and aware of the roles that they play along the transportation chain.

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Understanding FSMA Part 4

Understanding FSMA Video Series 4 of 4 – FSMA Enforcement – Carriers, Shippers, Brokers

Understanding FSMA – Video Series
4 of 4 FSMA Enforcement and What This Means for Carriers, Shippers, Brokers
The FDA has been mandated to double their inspections, year over year, for at least 4 years. For the first time, carriers will be subject to these inspections and will have FDA agents calling them to book appointments for inspections, and they’ll also be subject to border-crossing inspections and road stops.

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