The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) finalized rules requiring importers to verify that imported foods are produced in a manner that meets U.S. safety standards through Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVPs). Importers must identify hazards, evaluate risks posed by foods and suppliers, conduct supplier approval and verification activities, and implement corrective actions. Compliance dates are 18 months after rule publication or six months after suppliers must meet U.S. standards. The rules aim to shift the focus from responding to contamination to preventing it in order to ensure the safety of the U.S. food supply.