Sanitary Transportation of Human & Animal Food

Built off safeguards envisioned in the 2005 Sanitary Food Transportation Act (SFTA) the new FSMA Sanitary Transportation of Human & Animal Food rule resulted from illness outbreaks due to human and animal food contaminated during transportation, and incidents and reports of unsanitary transportation practices.

The transportation of food products can have a significant impact on food safety. It is key that shippers, transportation companies and receivers all understand the factors that make food unsafe to eat and how developing safe transportation practices can reduce those risks.

Attendees will learn the requirements set forth by the FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule as it applies to the food chain, including responsibilities of shippers, carriers and receivers to transport food safely. The content will cover the many ways to prevent unsafe practices during transportation that can create food safety risks, such as improper temperatures, inadequate cleaning and sanitation and improper mixing of food with hazardous products.

Specifically, the FSMA rule establishes requirements for vehicles and transportation equipment, transportation operations, records, training and waivers.

The rule establishes requirements for shippers, loaders, carriers by motor or rail vehicle, and receivers involved in transporting human and animal food to use sanitary practices to ensure the safety of that food. Employees from transportation companies, shippers, manufacturers and all who receive those shipments of food would benefit from understanding the requirements of this rule.

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the programs that must be in place in order to ship food products safely and in compliance with the FSMA Sanitary Transportation of Human & Animal Food. The agenda will discuss the following topics:

These requirements cover foods that are transported by rail, motor vehicles, ships and air.

If you are in the food transportation industry and need a better understanding of how to transport food safely, sign up for this class today. View our list of upcoming sanitary transportation classes below or contact us to request private training at your facility.