The Produce Safety rule establishes, for the first time, science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fruits and vegetables grown for human consumption. The rule is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to implement the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. The final rule went into effect January 26, 2016.

Follow these links to find out more: 

• FSMA Final Rule Information Page
• Spanish Translation of FSMA Final Rule

The Produce Safety Alliance has developed a comprehensive library of educational resources for all things related to fresh produce safety.

Follow this link to connect: 
https://producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu/resources/general-resource-listing

For program inquiries, please contact:

James Rushing, Program Manager | rushingj@umd.edu
Judy Cooper, Program Coordinator | jkcooper@umd.edu