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Excited to Share Our Collaboration with SGS! ?? We’re excited to join forces with SGS, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, to drive innovation in food traceability and safety. As part of this collaboration, our platform Trakkey4Food will help support compliance with the US FDA’s FSMA 204 traceability rule, making proactive food safety measures more accessible across the supply chain. This partnership reflects our commitment to advancing excellence and innovation in the global food system. Together, we aim to build trust, enhance transparency, and set new benchmarks for traceability. #Partnership #Innovation #FoodSafety #Traceability #ENSESO #ENSESO4Food

?? The FDA’s FSMA 204 rule is here - and it marks a major turning point for food traceability and regulatory compliance. SGS’s latest white paper, “FSMA 204 - from its roots to its fruit,” breaks down everything you need to know, including: ?? The Food Traceability List (FTL) and who’s affected ?? Required KDEs, CTEs & traceability plans ?? Historical context and the road to enforcement ?? SGS’s expert guidance on how to stay compliant Whether you’re in food production, packing, shipping, or retail, this white paper is a must-read. ?? Download now: https://bit.ly/3E29B6o #FSMA204 #FoodSafety #Traceability #FDACompliance #SupplyChainManagement #FoodIndustry #RegulatoryCompliance #ProductTraceability #ComplianceMatters #SGS #ENSESO #ENSESO4Food

?? The FDA’s FSMA 204 rule is here - and it marks a major turning point for food traceability and regulatory compliance. SGS’s latest white paper, “FSMA 204 - from its roots to its fruit,” breaks down everything you need to know, including: ?? The Food Traceability List (FTL) and who’s affected ?? Required KDEs, CTEs & traceability plans ?? Historical context and the road to enforcement ?? SGS’s expert guidance on how to stay compliant Whether you’re in food production, packing, shipping, or retail, this white paper is a must-read. ?? Download now: https://bit.ly/3E29B6o #FSMA204 #FoodSafety #Traceability #FDACompliance #SupplyChainManagement #FoodIndustry #RegulatoryCompliance #ProductTraceability #ComplianceMatters #SGS #ENSESO #ENSESO4Food

FSMA 204: The Real Barrier Isn’t Technology—It’s Awareness There’s a narrative going around that FSMA 204 is just too complex to implement. The dependency across trading partners makes it unworkable. But when we walk into cold chain produce warehouses—filled with pallets of unlabeled boxes—the problem is obvious: The link between product and data is broken. Not because the data is hard to collect—but because no one asked for it. What’s happened is this: Larger brands and retailers are assuming they can't get FSMA 204 data from suppliers. But they never actually asked their primary source providers—harvesters, small farms, and fisheries. And 90% of that group still doesn’t know FSMA 204 applies to them. Ironically, this group is the easiest to onboard: They’re at the start of the chain, so they don’t have upstream dependencies. Their operations are focused and consistent: harvest, cooling, packing, or first landing. A simple rule about what to send and when is easier than today, where every buyer wants something different. The FDA’s proposed 30-month delay hit just as awareness was finally spreading in the primary segment. And that’s the real risk of delay: we stall progress in the one group that’s ready to move—and without them, the whole chain stalls. This image represents the core challenge many point to when they say FSMA 204 is “too complicated.” In cold storage environments like this—where most produce cases arrive without labels—the connection between the physical product and its digital twin is already lost. Without case labels, there's nothing to scan. When pallets contain mixed lots (as they often do), you can’t pick orders with confidence, and in a recall, you can’t trace what went where. But here’s the thing: this isn’t a technology limitation—it’s an upstream data gap. If the primary source (harvesters, farms, fisheries) creates the digital twin at the point of harvest, cooling, or packing—and sends it with the food—the whole downstream process becomes much simpler. Labeling, scanning, traceability, recall readiness—it all works if the digital thread starts at the source. This is why we’re continuing to implement FSMA 204 now—with seafood harvesters, small farms, and co-ops that are already up and running in weeks. Because the barrier isn’t complexity. It’s clarity and will. #FSMA204 #Traceability #FoodSafety #DigitalTwin #Harvesters #ColdChain #FDA #Compliance #SupplyChain #PrimaryProducers #ENSESO4Food

Food Safety Matters More Than Ever! Testing is more important than ever to keep our food safe. NBC Nightly News’ Anne Thompson visited our Fairfield, NJ Food Testing lab, where our experts work to keep your food safe. She spoke with Jodi Jurgens, Head of Food SGS North America, about detecting contaminants and verifying quality to protect consumers. ?? Watch the full report Learn more about our North American Food Lab accreditations and capabilities here: https://lnkd.in/eN7_GxJG #SGSNorthAmerica #FoodTesting #FoodSafety #whenyouneedtobesure #NBCNews

GS1 Sunrise 2027: More Than a Barcode 2D barcodes are not just about better scanning. They’re about creating smarter, safer, and more transparent supply chains from end to end. ?? A retailer uses 2D codes to instantly trace affected products during a recall. ?? A food company shares batch-specific sustainability info with consumers via QR. ?? A healthcare provider verifies expiry dates with one scan, no manual entry. The power of GS1 Sunrise 2027 in action. ?? Smarter data ?? Safer supply chains ?? Stronger consumer trust ?? Have you considered how GS1 Sunrise 2027 aligns with upcoming EU regulations like ESPR and DPP? These future requirements will demand more granular data, higher transparency, and digital product passports; exactly what 2D barcodes enable. ?? Let’s talk about how your business can prepare and stay ahead. #GS1 #GS1US #Sunrise2027 #GS1Sunrise2027 #NextGenBarcodes #RetailInnovation #RetailTech #SupplyChainManagement #ProductTraceability #FutureOfCommerce

Looking forward to the GFSI Conference in Dublin! Join Hank Karayan from SGS and our team as we share our collaborative approach to simplifying FSMA 204 compliance. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect!

GS1 Sunrise 2027: The Future of Barcodes is Here By 2027, the shift from 1D barcodes (EAN/UPC) to 2D barcodes (QR codes, Data Matrix) will transform global commerce. This isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a game-changer for retail, healthcare, and supply chains worldwide. Why Make the Switch Now? ? More Data, One Scan – Batch numbers, expiration dates, and more at your fingertips. ? Better Traceability & Safety – Essential for industries like healthcare. ? Faster, Smarter Supply Chains – Real-time tracking and seamless recalls. ? Enhanced Consumer Engagement – Transparency builds trust and loyalty. ? Regulatory-Ready – Future-proof your business and stay compliant. ? Enabling granularity – Precise identification at the product, batch, and item level Get ahead of the curve and prepare your systems now. #GS1 #GS1US #Sunrise2027 #NextGenBarcodes #RetailInnovation #RetailTech #SupplyChainManagement #ProductTraceability #FutureOfCommerce

FSMA 204 is the latest US FDA food regulation that aims at improving traceability and safety in the food supply chain by faster identification and removal of potentially contaminated food from the market. Join us on March 19 to learn about our new full portfolio for FSMA 204, including audits, training and the TRAKKEY innovative digital solution for food traceability. Register here ?? https://bit.ly/4hBosmN #Food #FSMA204 #FoodSafety

At ENSESO4Food, we’re proud to partner with SGS, a global leader in audits, training, and compliance, to bring you cutting-edge food traceability solutions. Together, we’re launching SGS & E4F Trakkey: FSMA 204 Compliance Meets Action—a webinar designed to simplify the complexities of FSMA 204 for businesses of all sizes. Our TRAKKEY platform transforms SGS’s world-class expertise into actionable software, ensuring your supply chain meets the latest FDA standards with ease. This collaboration is about delivering results you can trust, from audits to implementation. Join us on March 19 for two sessions: 10 AM CET or 1 PM EST. Hear from SGS’s Hank Karayan and our Jim White as they unpack how this partnership empowers your FSMA 204 journey. Register now: https://lnkd.in/drTGuKBE #FoodSafety #Traceability #FSMA204 #SGSxE4F