Portage Transport Inc. Receives Iron Apple Food Safety Certification Meeting FSMA, HACCP and Preventive Controls Compliance Iron Apple is pleased to announce that Portage Transport Inc., Portage la Prairie, MB 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…
Penner International Receives Iron Apple Food Safety Certification Meeting FSMA, HACCP & Preventive Controls Compliance Iron Apple is pleased to announce that Penner International, based out of Steinbach, MB, 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 FSMA…
Since the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food Act went into effect last year (the “Act”), shippers, loaders, receivers, and carriers have worked steadily to keep perishable foods safe in transit. The Act, as we know, outlines specific responsibilities to each party subject to the Act
IRON APPLE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: NOVEMBER EDITION
November has been another amazing month to be part of the transportation and logistics industry. We’ve seen many changes throughout the industry over the past few months from ELDs to Food Safety, with November not being an exception to that.
Iron Apple is pleased to confirm that National Carriers has recently met the Iron Apple Certification Requirements for FSMA – Food Safety Transport Regulations. The new FMSA Regulations went into effective on April 6, 2017 and impact thousands of the food shippers, brokers, and carriers in the USA and Canada.
Understanding FSMA – Video Series
1 of 4 Overview of FSMA, Final Rules & Preventive Controls
The objective of this first video is to explain what this new Food Safety Modernization act means to YOU. While there was a lot of information provided, in just a few short minutes, we’ve provided a summary and key take-aways after the video.
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.
Understanding FSMA – Video Series
3 of 4 Who Will be Affected & Who Will be Exempt
Carriers, shippers, receivers, loaders and brokers will be directly affected by the new FSMA rules. Any food that is consumed, distributed or transported to the US falls under these new requirements.
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.
By now, you’re probably wondering what you’re supposed to do with all this information.
What should you do to protect your business?
How can you ensure your working relationships continue without interruption?
It’s time to get your company certified, and you can trust Iron Apple to get you there.
We’ve got 3 options below for you – select the one that makes the most sense for your business.
