The new Food Safety Modernization Law expands FDA powers to inspect production of what is consumed in the country.
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, signed by President Obama on January 4, "will require all types of producers to assess risks in their operations, implement and effectively monitor measures to prevent contamination and have a plan to undertake corrective action as necessary".
A bill will impose more stringent requirements for labeling, product production and processing, and even the prohibition of certain ingredients.
Starting from March, the U.S. will toughen requirements for exports to its market through the Safety Act or Food Safety Modernization Act, which aims to prevent illness from the consumption of imported foods, reported Prensa.com.