(FDA: Silver Spring, MD) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking commercial food transporters to follow new guidance the agency issued to reduce the chances of physical, chemical, biological, and other risks during transportation of foods while the agency reviews current food safety transportation regulations.

In an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) published in the April 30 issue of the Federal Register, the FDA has requested input on writing the new rules from all interested parties, including the food and transportation industries and consumer interest organizations. Comments are due by August 30.

The ANPRM is the first step in creating new regulations to govern sanitary practices by shippers, carriers by motor vehicle or rail vehicle, receivers, and others engaged in the transportation of food products for people and animals.

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