FDA List of Potential Hazards in Foods

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST  /  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Speaker: John Allan

This webinar provides a technical review of the FDA’s draft guidance on Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food, Appendix 1, Known or Reasonably Foreseeable Hazards, and its application in compliance with the hazard analysis requirements under 21 CFR Part 117. The session will clarify how this appendix is intended to support hazard identification, its limitations as nonbinding guidance, and how the FDA may reference it during inspections.


Benefits and Learning Objectives:
Understand the purpose and scope of FDA’s list of potential hazards
Identify biological, chemical, and physical hazards relevant to food production
Clarify how the list supports hazard identification
Recognize how the FDA may reference this guidance during inspections
Apply practical approaches to documentation and risk-based decision making

Agenda:
Overview of FSMA and hazard analysis requirements under 21 CFR Part 117
FDA Appendix 1 and its intended use in hazard identification
Categories of hazards, including biological, chemical, and physical
Product, process, and supply chain considerations
FDA inspection perspective and enforcement limitations
Documentation expectations and practical application

Who Should Attend:
Food Safety and Quality Managers
Regulatory Affairs Professionals
Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals
Plant and Operations Managers
Environmental Monitoring and Sanitation Teams
Consultants and auditors supporting food safety programs

Webinar Length
1 hour with Q&A to follow.

The webinar will include a 10-minute Q&A session where attendees can ask questions related to the FDA List of Potential Hazards in Foods. This interactive portion is designed to offer personalized guidance and facilitate the sharing of practical insights among participants.

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