Washington Food Safety Plan
Generate a compliant food safety plan for your Washington business in minutes. Covers federal and WA state-specific requirements.
Food Safety Plan Requirements in Washington
An FDA/FSMA-compliant food safety program based on HACCP principles covering hazard analysis, critical control points, allergen management, temperature monitoring, sanitation, and recall procedures.
Food manufacturers, processors, and certain food facilities under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Restaurants and food service establishments are regulated by state and local health departments under the FDA Food Code.
Washington operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through WA DOSH (RCW Chapter 49.17). This means Washington businesses must meet requirements that can be more stringent than federal OSHA standards.
Washington Food Safety Plan Requirements
Federal Requirements
FDA
- 21 CFR 117 (FSMA Preventive Controls); FDA Food Code: FSMA requires food facilities to implement preventive controls with written food safety plans. The FDA Food Code guides state/local restaurant regulation.
Washington State Requirements
Enforced by: WA DOSH
- WA DOSH (RCW Chapter 49.17) standards apply — may exceed federal OSHA minimums
- Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA)
- Washington My Health My Data Act
What's Included in Your WA Food Safety Plan
Your generated food safety plan will include these sections, tailored to Washington regulations:
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Penalties for Non-Compliance in Washington
Federal Penalties
Civil penalties up to $25,366 per violation; criminal penalties for adulterated food
Washington State Penalties
Washington may impose additional state-level penalties that exceed federal amounts.
Willful Violations
Up to $161,323 per willful or repeated violation under federal OSHA
Frequently Asked Questions
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