Supply Chain

By: Daniel Triot, Senior Director, FMI-GMA Trading Partner Alliance

In 2016, a number of regulations went into effect that will affect the food retail industry, including the beginning of the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The compliance date for one of the major FSMA rules passed in September and the industry is continuing to move forward with additional food safety efforts as compliance begins for many of the other key FSMA rules later this year. FSMA will have an impact on every aspect of the food supply chain from farm through retail to ensure that we keep the nation’s food supply safe.

Food retailers cannot ignore the rising pressure to keep track of these new rules and regulations that are constantly being rolled out and implemented. At the 2017 Supply Chain Conference, there will be several sessions discussing a number of regulations facing the food industry, including labor laws, product recalls and more:

1. FSMA has specific rules for food imports and the importer of record to secure the food supply chain. Learn more about Working through the Intricacies of FSMA's Importer and Foreign Verification Rules for Food Imports.

    

2. With thousands of pages of regulations, compliance with all of the FSMA rules can be challenging and taxing for the entire supply chain. Attend FSMA Implementation – What Do I Need to Know and What Do I Need to Do? to learn what you need to know and do to implement FSMA for your company.

    

3. When it comes to hazardous waste, regulatory rules and reporting requirements are highly scrutinized and fines for noncompliance could cost your company millions. The Regulatory Environment: Making Sense of it All session will address the challenges and solutions available for managing hazardous items throughout the supply chain.

    

4. It’s difficult for businesses to navigate a recall when multiple regulatory bodies are involved. Hazards of a Recall: Cracking the Code when Multiple Regulatory Bodies are Involved session will offer actionable insight to overcome some of the toughest challenges you face when it comes to recalls.

Learn how you can transform your supply chain by attending the 2017 Supply Chain Conference in San Diego, California, April 30 – May 2, 2017. Don’t wait, register today!