FDA plans new standards for food, livestock transport

May 14, 2010 - - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is asking commercial food transporters to follow new guidance the agency is issuing today to reduce the chances of physical, chemical, biological, and other risks during transportation of foods while the agency reviews current food safety transportation regulations. In an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) published in the Federal Register, FDA requested suggestions on writing the new rules from all interested parties, including the food and transportation industries and consumer interest organizations. The ANPRM is the first step in creating new regulations to govern sanitary practices by shippers, carriers by motor or rail vehicles, receivers, and others engaged in the transportation of food products for people and animals.