20 Mar 2020 --- This week in industry news, COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on global businesses and supply chains. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a temporary policy for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) onsite audit requirements to minimize disruptions in the supply chain. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is ensuring the safety and timely delivery of the US food supply and the UK government granted permission for pubs and restaurants to operate as takeaways. BASF has postponed its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting and Starbucks have temporarily adapted its service model in all company-owned stores in the US and Canada.