September 25, 2024 — In 2011, U.S. President Barack Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) into law in a bid to bolster the country’s defense against foodborne illnesses.
On 20 January 2026, new rules linked to FSMA Section 204 will come into effect, and the seafood industry – from the top to the bottom of the supply chain – will need to be ready for it, according to trade experts.