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Unlocking food safety: understanding FSMA 204

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 204 will significantly change how food manufacturers track products across the supply chain. With compliance requirements taking effect in July 2028, manufacturers of all sizes need to begin preparing now. Podcast series - episode 2 of 3

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Unlocking Food Safety: Understanding FSMA 204

FSMA 204 compliance requires more than understanding the regulation. Manufacturers must be able to trace ingredients, materials, and products throughout the production process. In Episode 2 of our Manufacturing KnowHow podcast series, industry experts explore how Manufacturing Execution System (MES) technology supports food traceability, digital recordkeeping, and regulatory readiness.

Learn how information flows through modern manufacturing systems and how solutions like Proficy® Smart Factory help manufacturers track materials, monitor processes, and maintain the visibility needed to support FSMA 204 compliance.

In This Episode

 ✅ How manufacturing data flows into an MES environment
 ✅ Tracking ingredients and materials throughout production
 ✅ The role of digital traceability in FSMA 204 compliance
 ✅ How Proficy® Smart Factory supports genealogy and traceability
 ✅ Best practices for improving food safety and regulatory readiness

Why It Matters

FSMA 204 raises the bar for food traceability across the supply chain. To meet compliance requirements, manufacturers must be able to quickly access accurate records showing where ingredients came from, how they were transformed during production, and where finished goods were distributed. Digital technologies such as MES can help provide the visibility, traceability, and documentation needed to support compliance efforts while improving operational performance.

Featured Experts

Moderator

  • Don Rahrig, CEO, Rain Engineering

Panelists

  • Joe Gerstl, Senior Director of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Velotic
  • Scott Butler, Manufacturing Coach, The FSO Institute
  • Chris Carlins, Chief Technology Officer, Rain Engineering

Listen to the Full Series

🎧 Missed Episode 1? Start with the introduction to FSMA 204 and learn about the key regulatory requirements driving food traceability initiatives.

🎧 Enjoying the series? Listen to Episode 3, where our experts discuss practical strategies and next steps for building a successful FSMA 204 compliance roadmap.

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