As discussed above, in the April 6, 2016, Federal Register, FDA announced a final rule to establish requirements for shippers, loaders, carriers by motor vehicle and rail vehicle, and receivers engaged in the transportation of food, including food for animals, to use sanitary transportation practices to ensure the safety of the food they transport. This action is part of the Agency's implementation of the Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 2005 and FSMA, which focuses on the prevention of food safety problems throughout the food chain. This rule is effective June 6, 2016.
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