Chris Jones PMP, PCM

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A Paradigm Shift in Water Safety: FDA Finalizes Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Rule

The transition to a systems-based assessment approach represents an evolution of FDA's focus on preventive measures

Joe Reardon Chris Jones PMP, PCM Emily Harris M.AGR.

December 18, 2024

The Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Rule amends existing provisions within the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule, representing a shift from strict microbial quality criteria to a nuanced, systems-based assessment approach, intended to support food safety by addressing contamination risks through an adaptive, comprehensive framework.

Live: March 26, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST: This session explores the role of continuous airborne pathogen control technology in supporting sanitation and environmental monitoring programs within food processing environments.

Live: March 31, 2026, at 11:00 am EDT: From this webinar, attendees will recognize patterns in food policy affecting dietary guidelines, UPFs, state legislative actions, and expected GRAS reform.

Live: April 8, 2026, at 11:00 am EDT: From this webinar, attendees will learn why reinspecting with in-line equipment is not sufficient when it comes to potential foreign material contamination.

Articles by Chris Jones PMP, PCM

A Paradigm Shift in Water Safety: FDA Finalizes Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Rule

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