Food companies should take a close look at the FDA’s seafood HACCP program as a primer for elements the agency will be looking for in a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) suggests John Bode.

FDA announced today, “FDA does not intend to issue invoices for reinspection or recall order fees until this guidance (on reducing burden on small business) document has been published” and “FDA is not in a position to assess import reinspection fees until the agency has resolved these issues and the agency notifies the public.” John.

Institute of Food Technologists kick off series with interview of John Bode regarding the Future of the Food Safety Modernization Act.

John Bode delivered a presentation detailing implementation of the Food Safety and Modernization Act to the 3rd Annual Food Quality Symposium.

John Bode delivered a presentation to the National Council of Chain Restaurants detailing food safety regulatory and advocacy challenges over the coming year.

Over 500 participate in Institute of Food Technologists meeting on Scientific Impacts of the New Food Safety Law, and John Bode is asked to lead off the event.