FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) Archives

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Food Safety Modernization Act FAQs for Brewers

The Brewers Association Food Safety Modernization Act FAQs outlines brewers’ responsibilities and obligations under the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act.Read More

Food Safety Plan for Craft Brewers

The Food Safety Plan for Craft Brewers provides guidance for craft breweries to design and implement a food safety program.Read More

Brewery Traceability: Why, What, and How to Get Started

February 1, 2026

Having a robust tracking program established within the brewery will make any recall process much easier and safer for future beer lovers!Read More

Written By Quality Subcommittee , Brewers Association

Brewers Association

The Quality Subcommittee envisions a membership that consistently produces beer of high quality. Quality for this purpose has been defined as: a beer that is responsibly produced using wholesome ingredients, consistent brewing techniques and good manufacturing practices, which exhibits flavor characteristics that are consistently aligned with both the brewer’s and the beer drinker’s expectations.

Food Safety Planning for Craft Brewers

Familiarize yourself with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and learn practical guidance on implementing FSMA requirements.Read More

Non-Alcohol Beer on Draught: Risks, Considerations, and Resources

February 1, 2026

There are challenges to not just producing and packaging food-safe non-alcohol (NA) beer, but extra considerations crucial to NA on draught.Read More

compliance flow chart educational publication

FDA Registration & Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Compliance Flow Chart

This flow chart will help you to navigate through the rules and definitions in FSMA, as well as suggest food safety best practices.Read More

preventing packaging over pressurization

Preventing Package Over-Pressurization

It is the brewer's responsibility to prevent package over-pressurization. This resource guides brewers on how manage this potential consumer safety concern. Read More

good manufacturing practices educational publication

Good Manufacturing Practices for Craft Brewers

These easy to understand and execute standards allow companies to operate in confidence that their facility is acting in good faith to satisfy requirements from any regulatory body that may come and inspect the facility.Read More

Quality Priority Pyramid

The Quality Priority Pyramid provides brewers a visual representation of essential features and the general, prioritized order in which they should be put into practice to develop a solid quality program.Read More

Seminar

Seat at the Table: State and Federal Issues Your Brewery Needs to Know

Craft Brewers Conference 2025Indianapolis, IndianaSpeaker(s): Marc Sorini

The Brewers Association Vice President of Government Affairs covers the key state and federal legislative and regulatory issues impacting your business. Read More

Breweries Required to Register and Renew with the FDA

October 18, 2024

The renewal period is now open for breweries to register, update, and renew. Failure to do so if you are required to is prohibited. Read More

Written By Technical Team , Brewers Association

Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Technical Brewing Projects Team has over 50 years of craft beer industry experience and works alongside the Technical Committee to promote access to raw materials; support research and advances in sustainability, education, technology, and raw materials; foster a commitment to holistic safety, quality, and operational excellence; support the well-being and a sense of belonging of the people of the craft brewing community; and promote sustainable operational practices that enhance environmental stewardship. The team comprises Chuck Skypeck, Technical Brewing Projects Director; Katie Fromuth, Technical Brewing Projects Manager; and Adriana Terrón, Technical Brewing Projects Administrative Specialist.

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