Solutions :: FDA Bioterrorism Act

In 2002, in response to the 9/11 attacks and concerns over terrorist threats to our food supply, Congress passed the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, more commonly known as The Bioterrorism Act.

Food processors with between 11-499 full-time employees had until June 9, 2006 to comply (less than 10 full-time employees had until December 11, 2006). According to the ruling, upon an FDA request, you have 24 hours to produce the following information or be subject to civil and/or criminal penalties:

1. Identify the immediate non-transporter previous sources, whether foreign or domestic, of all foods received, including lot or code number or other identifier
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2. Identify the immediate non-transporter subsequent recipients of all foods released, including lot or code number or other identifier
3. Identify the specific source of each ingredient that was used to make every lot of finished product
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Regrettably in this modern uncertain world we live in, the probability of a bioterrorist attack is not inconceivable and indeed is probable.

Do you have some form of automated system to track supplier and lot numbers of all of the ingredients going into every finished product you make? If not, it will be extremely difficult to comply with the FDA ruling in the event a request for the data is made.

ToolWorx has developed a Lot Track system called TWLot™ that keeps track of all of the data required by the FDA and gives you immediate access to that information should you need it. In addition, our food traceability system allows you to track which finished items you've already shipped and which items are still in your facility so you can quarantine any potentially contaminated containers before they ship.

TWLot™ uses standard bar code technology (RFID technology is available, but not required) to easily track manufactured items so your operators can maintain their concentration on their jobs, not on technology. It is fully tested, fully compliant, and economically priced. TWLot™ is available in three versions: Full version, Lite version, and Compliance version. Depending on your company size and processing requirements, you’re sure to find a version to fit your needs.

Our Lot Track system will pay for itself with one recall or FDA investigation. For more information, call us at 810-220-5115 or email us at biocomply@toolworx.com

A brochure in PDF format on the reporting requirements for food processors under The Bioterrorism Act can be downloaded by clicking here

A brochure in PDF format on TWLot™ Compliance Brochure can be downloaded by clicking here.

For more information on The Bioterrorism Act, click here to visit the FDA website

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