A GlobalData survey found 46% of consumers said they were extremely concerned about the amount of processed food eaten in the plant-based meat, plant-based seafood and plant-based dairy alternatives categories.
Smaller retailers may find it challenging to absorb the costs associated with compliance, potentially leading to consolidation in the industry or, in some cases, closures.
Compliance with FSMA Section 204 is not without its challenges, and businesses must allocate substantial resources to meet the regulatory requirements.
The records mandated by FSMA 204 include information that is kept in the normal course of business and some items that are not captured and shared immediately.
At its core, Section 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Act
focuses on recordkeeping as a means to trace and track food products throughout the supply chain.