Forecasting Food Regulations & Compliance

Even with advance notice, regulatory changes can be hard to anticipate.

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The cost of doing nothing

When it comes to compliance, what you don’t know can and will cost you. Too many F&B brands have adopted a “wait-and-see” approach to regulations and subsequently paid the price.

High-profile cases, like one retailer’s recent $40+ million plea agreement, are a stark reminder of what can happen without sufficient planning. Regulatory penalties from warning letters to forfeitures can quickly escalate once legal fees and settlements are factored in. Then, there are the long-term effects of recalls, like damages to reputation and decreased sales, that can permanently cripple a company.

Beyond the financial risk, our community must also consider its commitment to public health and safety. Which is ultimately the impetus for many regulatory changes.

You Move Fast, but Regulatory Changes are Coming Faster

In the food and beverage industry, regulations and guidance have traditionally taken time to implement, especially those introduced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, recent criticisms of this pace have prompted states, such as California, to introduce their own legislation, forcing brands to keep up with a growing list of potential compliance issues to operate throughout the United States. International companies also face their own requirements. If you feel like you’re having trouble catching up, you’re not alone. Don’t be afraid to try something different—like asking for help.

Food Regulations Timeline International

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A single source for current regulations

With over 200,000 topics related to hundreds of different jurisdictions, it’s easy to find the information you need when you need it. Curated country guides keep a world of data within reach.

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Instead of getting overwhelmed by incident data, save time with technology that maps alerts to specific ingredients in your supply chain. Access the world’s largest source for horizon scanning data.

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AI that automates compliance

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