• Consumption & Nutrition
• Food Safety
• Food Security
• Growing and Production
• Immigration Reform
• Country of Origin Labeling
• Packaging
• Sustainability
• Transportation

• Government Relations Homepage
• Government Advocacy (GROW)

Get involved in PMA food safety!

Issues: Food Security

As part of its commitment to providing consumers at supermarkets and restaurants with safe, nutritious products, the fresh fruit and vegetable industry has devoted considerable attention to food security programs. PMA also encourages its members to have thorough food security programs.

To help its members stay informed about U.S. federal food security activities, PMA works through a food industry coalition to monitor regulations and develops guidance documents that summarize food security rules. PMA also advises regulatory authorities on marketplace realities and influences regulations in the best interest of the public and the produce industry.

Food Security

PMA Member Food Security Briefings & Resources

• PMA Guide to U.S. Bioterrorism Regulations – This guide is available to PMA members only. You will need to log in to view this document.
• Ley 2002 sobre preparación y respuesta a la seguridad de la salud y el bioterrorismo en los EE.UU. – Este recurso, disponible solo para miembros de PMA, detalla cómo cumplir con los varios componentes de el Ley 2002 sobre el bioterrorismo en los Estados Unidos.
• Issue Alerts – As new developments arise in food security regulations, PMA informs its members via issue alerts.
• Ask Dr. Bob audio blog, where we post periodic audio briefings on topics of interest to our members

U.S. Federal Food Security Resources/Regulations

In 2002, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the Bioterrorism Act of 2002. For more information about the Act and its various components, use the links below:

• FDA CARVER+Shock Vulnerability Assessment Tool
• FDA Fact Sheet: Administrative Detention
• FDA Fact Sheet: Prior Notice
• FDA Fact Sheet: Record-keeping Rule
• FDA Fact Sheet: Registration of Food Facilities

• FDA Q&A: Prior Notice of Imported Foods
• FDA Q&A: Record-keeping Rules
• FDA Q&A: Registration of Food Facilities

• FDA Compliance Policy Guide for Prior Notice and Submit Prior Notice of Imported Foods
• FDA Compliance Policy Guide for Registration and Submit Registration of Food Facilities

Food Security Resources for Supply Chain Partners

• USDA Pre-Harvest Security Guidelines and Checklist 2006
• FDA Preventive Measures Guidance for Producers, Processors, and Transporters
• Guide for Security Practices in Transporting Agricultural and Food Commodities
• Guide To Developing A Food Defense Plan For Warehouse and Distribution Centers
• FDA Preventive Measures Guidance for Importers and Filers
• FDA Preventive Measures Guidance for Stores and Operators
• FDA Checklist for School Foodservice Programs