2016 Food Safety Modernization Act Update Report, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in August 2016, examines industry readiness and the evolving impact of FSMA based on interviews with 47 food‑industry professionals. The analysis indicates implementation is varied and likely to evolve, with focus areas on regulatory readiness and documentation; equipment sanitation and maintainability including easy‑disassemble designs and sanitary surfaces; data, diagnostics and reporting such as real‑time sensors and machine‑downtime archives; and advisory needs spanning training, supplier verification and OEM consulting. Charts highlight comparative context against standards and compliance timelines, while emerging patterns show where risk reduction and service opportunities converge. The report reveals where food companies and OEMs are prioritizing investments to strengthen resilience.
Published by PMMI The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in August 2016. Based on primary interviews and survey responses from 47 food industry professionals collected in 2016.
