The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), enacted in 2011, empowers the FDA to better regulate the U.S. food supply with a focus on prevention rather than reaction. The FSMA's Preventive Controls for Human Food rule requires facilities to implement a comprehensive food safety system. While some facilities remain exempt, others must shift from HACCP to HARPC, focusing on broader risk-based controls. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plans and food safety documentation are crucial for compliance and audit success, with IPM plans reviewed annually and food safety plans reanalyzed triennially or with significant facility changes. Compliance with FSMA is critical for ensuring food safety and supporting pest control programs.

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