FDA has placed the burden on food manufacturers and distributors to produce food that is safe and properly labeled. Food facilities are required to register with FDA, and FDA conducts periodic inspections to verify that the facilities are operating according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Likewise, FDA inspects imported food at points of entry into the U.S., and utilizes recalls, corrections (e.g. relabeling), and removals to ensure that the food in the U.S. is safe and properly labeled.
