The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law for the purpose of preventing contamination in the U.S. food supply.  The goals of the FSMA Animal Feed Safety program include educating livestock feed and pet food firms on the safe handling and processing of animal feed products

MU Extension faculty that are certified Preventive Control Qualified Individuals (PCQIs) become a member of each firm’s FSMA team and provide guidance on the implementation and maintenance of the firm’s FSMA plan.

The University of Missouri Extension provides feed safety resources for consulting firms, on a variety of topics including:

• Creation of new firm plan manuals containing the firm’s unique Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)
• Consultations with elevator firms on procedures for processing and/or distribution of feed
• Validation of Standard Operating Procedures as potential concerns or hazards, as well as a Hazard Analysis Guide for all identified potential hazards

A regular review of the firm’s plan manual, to aid firms in remaining compliant for potential review by state or federal agriculture inspectors