How Automation Can Transform Supplier Management
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 […]
FDA Proposes Extension for FSMA 204 Food Traceability Compliance. What It Means for You…
On August 6, 2025, the FDA proposed an extension of the compliance deadline for the Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204) by 30 months. While the agency remains fully committed to the rule’s implementation, it recognizes that even the most prepared food businesses are still struggling with challenges mainly due to the need for accurate, consistent […]
FSMA 204 Ushers in a New Era of Traceability
Setting the Stage for a Safer Food Future FSMA Section 204 is part of the Food Safety Modernization Act—a pivotal law from 2011 that shifted U.S. food safety efforts from reactive responses to proactive prevention measures. Specifically, Section 204 focuses on food traceability by requiring the FDA to designate a group of high-risk foods and […]