We are very pleased to announce that both the California and Arizona Leafy Greens Marketing Agreements have updated their required food safety practices so they are in alignment with new federal food safety laws.
As of last week, both the California and Arizona LGMA Boards have voted to accept updated food safety metrics. This means that 90 percent of the leafy greens produced in the U.S. and certified through the LGMA’s system of mandatory government audits will be in full compliance with new laws under FSMA.
We can now say with confidence that LGMA certification is equal to FSMA compliance. This is an important distinction LGMA members can make – not just because it will soon be the law of the land, but also because retail and foodservice buyers have made it clear they will be asking all suppliers to verify their compliance with new food safety laws under FSMA.
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