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The Essential Components of a Successful Food Traceability System

The Essential Components of a Successful Food Traceability System

In 2023, food traceability is reaching critical mass, as governments, food companies, and partners along the supply chain focus on creating a transparent, safer food supply chain for everyone. Trustwell’s recent research, the 2023 State of Traceability Report, showed that companies need to consider their traceability options today to stay relevant in the FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint.

Three Takeaways from the 2021-2023 Infant Formula Recalls and Shortages

Three Takeaways from the 2021-2023 Infant Formula Recalls and Shortages

Supply chain disruptions have impacted many industries in recent years, but not all industries are quite as fragile and important as the infant formula industry in the U.S. Infants represent one of the most vulnerable populations in our modern day, which means even the smallest of disruptions in the infant formula market can have detrimental impacts. Unfortunately, the past few years have seen intense shifts, from the pandemic slowing down production, to four separate recalls, and to a war in Ukraine that impacted critical supplies – the formula industry has not been able to catch a break since March 2020.

FSMA 204 FAQ for Restaurants, Retailers, and Distributors

FSMA 204 FAQ for Restaurants, Retailers, and Distributors

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January 2011, expanding the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s jurisdiction over food safety and regulation. The Act establishes that those who produce, process, transport, distribute, or sell products serve a key role in maintaining food quality and safety, and further, they have a responsibility to keep the consumer safe.

FSMA 204 and International Suppliers: What You Need to Know

FSMA 204 and International Suppliers: What You Need to Know

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) sets forth food safety regulations for the production, processing, packaging, and transportation of food intended for consumption within the United States. Additionally, Section 204 of FSMA, which was just published as a final rule in November 2022, sets additional guidance for food businesses on how they should establish enhanced traceability recordkeeping for foods considered “high risk” on the food supply chain.

FSMA 204: Expert Insights and Lessons Learned on Traceability

FSMA 204: Expert Insights and Lessons Learned on Traceability

Join FoodLogiQ, along with industry leaders, Beaver Street Fisheries and Chick-fil-A, for an on-demand webinar discussing FSMA 204’s enhanced traceability recordkeeping requirements and learn how your business can adopt best practices for compliance. Register now to access our on-demand event, recorded on February 22, 2023.

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