Gap Assessment

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is considered to be the most sweeping reform of US food safety laws in more than 70 years. Unlike previous food safety regulations, FSMA focuses on preventing contamination and requires organizations in the food industry to ensure safe practices throughout the supply chain. Our FSMA gap assessments will help importers and suppliers prepare for full compliance with US FDA regulations. We offer the following gap assessment services:

Gap assessment for primary regulations:

Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 CFR part 117)
Preventive Controls for Animal Food (21 CFR part 507)
Produce Safety (21 CFR part 112)
Intentional adulteration (21 CFR part 121)
FSVP (Sub-part L)
Dietary supplements (21 CFR part 111)
Seafood HACCP (21 CFR part 123)
Juice HACCP (21 CFR part 120)
Addendum audits for GFSI standards (FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF, IFS)

Importer compliance:

Conducting FSVP gap assessment at importer facility
Onsite and offsite (remote) review of importer FSVP documentation
Remote audits of supplier records
Accredited FSMA FSVP certification of foreign suppliers
Assessing the effectiveness of supplier evaluation and hazard analysis performed by importers

Intentional adulteration (food defense):

Gap assessment for the Intentional Adulteration (IA) rule
Combined gap assessment for IA Rule and Preventive Controls for Human Food

Why choose FSMA gap assessments from SGS?

Our gap assessments are comprehensive and designed around regulations, so you can be sure that all the elements of a specific regulation are assessed.

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With a presence in more than 130 countries, we have the largest independent network of food experts in the world. Our experts speak the local language, understand the culture of the local market and operate globally in a consistent, reliable and cost-effective manner. We offer efficient solutions to help safeguard quality, safety and sustainability throughout all stages of the food supply chain.