The New FDA Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Rule: Industry Impact and Steps for Compliance

The New FDA Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Rule

The FDA's recent finalized Agricultural Water Rule for pre-harvest water marks a significant shift in produce safety regulations. But what specifically does this rule require from businesses within the food and beverage supply chain?

Join Dr. Angela Ferelli-Gruber, Food Safety Manager at The Acheson Group, as she discusses what this rule is, its impact on farmers, food manufacturers, and restaurants that grow, process, or source raw produce, and next steps to help meet requirement deadlines.

Key points we’ll discuss include:

  • What the FDA Agricultural Water Rule is and how will it affect your food safety plans
  • Risk assessments and possible mitigation measures for you and your suppliers
  • Available resources and guidance to help you through the compliance process

Meet Your Presenter:

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Dr. Angela Ferelli Gruber

Manager, Food Safety @ The Acheson Group

Dr. Ferelli Gruber is an expert in helping food producers scale appropriate solutions to meet GFSI benchmarked audit standards and/or gain Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule (FSMA PSR) compliance.

FSMA Friday is a monthly webinar series in partnership with SafetyChain and The Acheson Group to provide regular updates, insights, and guidance to help you navigate industry shifts surrounding the Food Safety Modernization Act.

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