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[Flash version] February 21, 2007

Alert: Assure

Photo of two men receiving/shipping goods.How to you ASSURE that the supplies and ingredients you use are from safe and secure sources?

  • Encourage your suppliers to take food defense measures

Take reasonable steps to ensure that suppliers, contract operators and transporters practice appropriate food defense measures.

Examples:  Audit for compliance with food defense (security) measures that are contained in purchase and shipping contracts or letters of credit, or use a vendor approval program.

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