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An analysis of the Food Safety Modernization Act and its potential effects on German exporters and their US importers.
After many years of debate and negotiations, US Congress passed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) H.R. 2751 or S. 501 at the end of last year. The new bill - supported by a large group of food industry associations, consumer advocacy groups and retailers and signed into law by President Obama on January 4th, 2011 - has been designed to improve the safety of the US food supply and strengthen the powers of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The following analysis of FSMA's 220 pages highlights a) who will be responsible for food safety in the United States, b) which new authorities the Food & Drug Administration wields to enforce food safety, c) which potential impact the exact letters of the law would have on importing foods from abroad. It will take up to two years, until the FDA will have issued a final ruling, but importers and their export partners should think now about the potential consequences and costs associated with FSMA.
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Source new and seasonal products in our Product Gallery
Source and connect
In this new section of germanfoods.org/trade you will find a large variety of new and seasonal products available in the US and Canadian markets or ready to be exported. These products come from pre-screened German suppliers and their importers and may perfectly enrich your German assortment.If you have any requests or questions, please contact us anytime at info@germanfoods.org.
Free Service for retailer and restaurateurs: List your business and connect with German Food Fans
Are you selling a large assortment of German foods and beverages? Do you frequently offer seasonal German treats? On this site you can get FREE exposure to customers in your neighborhood and around the nation. Simply click on the link below and list your store or restaurant or update your contact information. Your store or restaurant address will be displayed immediately on the germanfoods.org Consumer Site and visible to German Food Fans looking to purchase authentic German treats. This free service is especially useful for small, independent stores and restaurants.
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Meet us at the following trade fairs
Representatives of German Foods North America, LLC will be available to discuss new products and programs in support of your German assortment at the
• SIAL Canada, May 11 - 13, 2011 Toronto, ON
• Summer Fancy Food Show, July 10 - 12, 2011, Washington DC
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Exporting to US & Canada...
Guide to German food and beverages...
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Read further details under the "Trend Watch" blog