FSMA Links

• RI DEM Produce Safety Portal

• Produce Safety Rule (FSMA) Adoption – The Regulation had a 30-day public comment period (ending January 28, 2019) where interested stakeholders commented on the promulgation of this regulation. This is still in process.

• Does the Produce Safety Rule apply to me? Use this handy PSR Coverage Determination Tool to find out.

• What is FSMA? What is the Produce Safety Rule?

  • RI DEM Produce Safety Exemption/Exclusion Factsheet:  This was created to help you determine your regulatory status under the Produce Safety Rule. This factsheet provides a visual guide to help growers understand if your produce is covered under the Rule and if your farm may be eligible for a Qualified, or Processing Exemption.

• What does it mean to be exempt? Could my farm be exempt?

• What is an On Farm Readiness Review? Why should I do one?

• Covered Produce– Under the Produce Safety Rule, covered produce is defined as fruits and vegetables that are typically consumed raw.

PSR is a Federal Rule.

• States do not have the ability to change it.

• It must be incorporated into state regs.

  • By simple adoption. Adoption by referencing the Federal Rule means any changes made on a Federal Level are automatically mirrored on the State Level.

  • Until adopted at state level, FDA is the lead.

  • Final Step is to establish DEM authority of the rule.