• Iron Apple offers FSMA compliance solutions

    Meet compliance requirements of FSMA's Sanitary Transportation in Human and Animal Foods rule via Iron Apple's online training programs.
    April 9, 2018
    2 min read

    As of April 6, 2018, full compliance with the US FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Sanitary Transportation in Human and Animal Foods rule is in effect for all impacted shippers, carriers and receivers. All training, food safety transportation plans, system improvements and complete documentation must be in place now.

    More than 65,000 US companies are impacted by requirements of this FSMA rule. Shippers and brokers will now require carriers to complete certified food safety training and ensure proper documentation & procedures are in place.

    Iron Apple provides compliance solutions to address this regulation. It offers the eCompliance Program that covers FSMA food safety in these areas:

    •Digital Food Safety Program for Transportation and Warehouse Operations’

    •All Required FSMA Policies and Procedures, Forms and Documents

    •Standard Operating and Written Procedures Developed for Motor Carriers

    •Web Forms and Digital Record Retention Portal

    •Customization to Incorporate all Shipper and Broker Requirements

    •Third-Party Verification Audit by SAI Global

    •Data Integration with Telematics and Dispatch Software

    •App-Based, Smartphone, Tablet, Desktop, ELD Friendly

    Iron Apple’s eClassroom supplies this FSMA training and benefits for motor carriers, owner-operators, shippers and brokers:

    •Training of FSMA and Sanitary Transport Rule, Potential Hazards When Transporting Food Products, Good Transportation Practices

    •Driver-Specific Training Content Focused on Driver Roles, Responsibilities and Awareness

    •Digital eLearning Mobile Friendly Platform

    •Employee Progress Tracking and Reporting

    •Digital Training Certificate, Printable, Wallet Size and Shareable

    •English and Spanish Content Available

    For small carriers, the FSMA Express program provides:

    •All Records, Written Procedures, Checklists for FSMA Compliance

    •Document and Form Management in Cloud-Based Platform

    •Driver Training Video and Quiz meeting FSMA Requirements

    •Digital Training Certificate, Printable and Shareable

    •Documents to Show Your Broker, Shipper or FDA When Asked for Proof/Documentation

    •Everything Needed for Owner-Operators to Meet FSMA and Shipper Requirements for Transporting Food

    To learn more, access www.IronApple.net, phone 1-844-485-3330 or email [email protected].

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