observe every level of the brewers operations. They may and will review all record keeping files and are allowed to make copies and photographs for their records. If the brewing facility fails the FDA inspection they will not only get fined but a stricter re-inspection will be required at a cost of over $200 per hour payable by the inspected brewer. The USA brewing industry is legally obliged to provide a safe for consumption product and to ensure safety throughout the supply and manufacturing chain. Brewing beer generally creates a much safer product than non-alcoholic beverages and foods, naturally protected from certain mycotoxins and bacteria, however it can still be contaminated by foreign bodies and chemicals at various stages within the manufacturing process. See also Codex Alimentarius Food Bill 160-2 of New Zealand References Further reading FSMA and Food Safety Systems: Understanding and Implementing the Rules, by Jeffrey T. Barach External links FDA FSMA Website FSMA News Portal Food Safety Modernization Act Resources from the Extension Legal Services Initiative at Vermont Law School. Alternatives and Variances to the Produce Safety Rule Fact Sheet from the Extension Legal Services Initiative. United States federal health legislation Pharmaceuticals policy Food law Food and Drug Administration Food safety in the United States Acts of the 111th United States Congress