As part of its effort to modernize the Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) for processed foods FDA will send a survey to 2,700 randomly chosen domestic facilities early next week. The survey seeks information about key issues relevant to the food CGMP modernization effort, including the use of hazard analysis and critical control point and other food safety plans, risk-based preventive controls, employee training, sanitation, personal hygiene, allergen controls, process controls, post-production processing, supplier approval programs and recordkeeping.

Should a member facility receive an invitation to take part in the survey, United Fresh strongly encourages participation. Although voluntary, participation by each respondent is critical in assisting FDA in identifying cost-effective industry practices for the food CGMP modernization effort. The responses gathered in the survey will ensure that FDA has the most current information as it develops its food CGMP proposed rule.

For more information on the survey, please contact United Fresh Senior Vice President of Food Safety and Technology Dr. David Gombas at 202-303-3400.