The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) is a collaboration between Cornell University, FDA, and USDA to prepare fresh produce growers to meet the regulatory requirements included in the Food Safety Modernization Act’s proposed rule for produce safety. Since 2010, the PSA has been developing a standardized, multi-format training and education program to assist the produce industry including growers and packers and regulatory agencies with the implementation of produce safety practices and proposed regulatory requirements for fresh fruit and vegetable production.

This special session will provide an update on the PSA’s progress with curriculum development, outreach, and future training opportunities for the PSA Train-the-Trainer and Grower Training Programs. FDA Produce Safety Staff Director, Dr. Samir Assar will discuss FDA’s commitment to education and extension to aid in implementation of the final rule for produce safety included in the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

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