FSMA 204: Why the Manufacturing Industry Must Lead the Charge on Food Traceability

Why the Manufacturing Industry Must Lead the Charge on Food Traceability

By Susanne Moore, CEO of SMRTR, Inc. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Section 204(d) ruling originally carried a compliance deadline of January 20, 2026. Recently, the FDA agreed to extend that timeline by an additional 30 months, pushing it back to June 20, 2028, giving organizations more breathing room to satisfy food traceability requirements. […]

How Automation Can Transform Supplier Management

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Managing suppliers has become far too complex for spreadsheets and static forms. Distributors are pressured to onboard vendors faster, ensure compliance with ever-changing food safety rules, and keep supplier records accurate and accessible. At the upcoming IFDA Solutions Conference, SMRTR CEO Susanne Moore will join industry leaders to share how automation transforms supplier and food […]