Food And Drug Safety Concerns After Natural Disasters: Joplin Tornados, Japan Tsunami and More
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Companies that are directly affected by a major natural disaster or weather event, such as the Joplin, Missouri tornadoes or the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, should expect a heightened level of federal and state oversight in the future especially when it comes to facilities, documentation and equipment.
1. Facilities: Facility integrity will be a major factor in assessments including warehousing, manufacturing plants and other structures related to the import/export process. Exporters must know precisely the extent of … READ MORE