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Office of Community Food Systems Fact Sheet - Food Safety Modernization Act: Questions and Answers

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The Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 allows the Food and Drug Administration to better protect the public health by strengthening the food system from Farm to Table. This document addresses common questions regarding the impact of the Act on school gardens and other similar small producers commonly used as sources for local food.

Page updated: September 27, 2023