FDA Asks for Comments on FSMA 'Reportable Food Registry'

The Food and Drug Administration is asking for comments on the implementation of new reporting requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The law says human and animal food facilities that are required to register with FDA have to submit consumer-oriented information to the agency for “reportable foods” that can be dangerous to human or animal health. FDA would then publish the information on its website, and the information may also be required to be provided to consumers by grocery stores. As an initial step in the implementation process, FDA is seeking comments on the information that should be provided and how that information should be passed onto consumers. Comments are due by June 9.