(T/F) FSMA requires food from abroad to be as safe as domestic.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Only domestic food must be safe

Answer: (A)

Food Safety Modernization Act ensures imported foods are held to the same safety standards as foods produced in the United States. To achieve this parity, foreign facilities exporting to the U.S. must implement preventive controls and be subject to FDA oversight, and importers must verify that their foreign suppliers meet U.S. safety requirements through the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs. In addition, the FDA requires Prior Notice of imported foods and can refuse admission or require recalls if a product is unsafe or noncompliant. Because of these mechanisms, food from abroad must meet the same level of safety as domestic food, making the statement true.