U.S. FDA oversight continues to evolve toward a more data-driven, risk-based model — and 2026 will reflect deeper scrutiny in areas that directly affect both U.S. importers and foreign food manufacturers.
Inspection data shows sustained focus on FSVP compliance, with food safety plan and hazard analysis deficiencies among the most frequently cited findings. GMP fundamentals — including sanitation, personnel practices, and operational controls — remain a core inspection priority. In higher-risk categories such as seafood, FDA is also increasing attention on HACCP implementation and execution.
At the same time, FDA’s adoption of AI-based risk targeting is influencing how facilities are prioritized for inspection, using factors such as product risk, compliance history, recall data, and time since last review. For foreign suppliers, importer compliance increasingly serves as FDA’s window into your operations — even in the absence of a physical inspection.
In this 2026 outlook session, our experts will review:
- Emerging FSVP inspection trends and what they signal
- Hazard analysis and food safety plan expectations
- Persistent GMP observations and how to address them proactively
- HACCP implementation trends in higher-risk sectors
- How AI-driven targeting is shaping inspection selection
Whether you are a U.S. importer or a manufacturer supplying the American market, this webinar will provide insight into FDA’s current direction and practical considerations to help maintain compliance and protect market access in the year ahead.
About the speakers
Fabiola Negrón is the Director of Food Safety at Registrar Corp. She has been featured in interviews and has written articles for numerous food safety trade publications. Fabiola oversees Registrar Corp’s regulatory specialists that assist domestic and foreign food facilities and U.S. importers with U.S. FDA food safety compliance.
Larry Stringer is a nationally recognized food safety expert who spent more than 30 years at the U.S. FDA. He led the development of FDA’s Food Safety Culture training for field and headquarters staff and now serves as an independent contractor with Registrar Corp.