Did you know that FoodReady has joined forces with GS1, a not-for-profit international organization best known for managing barcode standards? This partnership strengthens our ability to help food businesses comply with FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) rules, especially regarding traceability and safety. With GS1’s expertise in barcoding and our food safety solutions, we’re making it easier for companies to stay ahead of the game.
A New Milestone: FoodReady is Now a GS1 US Channel Partner
As part of this strategic alliance, FoodReady is proud to announce that we are now a GS1 US Channel Partner. This distinction enables us to offer our clients authentic GS1 Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) and GS1 Company Prefixes, which are directly accessible through our platform. The GS1 US Channel Partner Program expands access to essential identification tools like UPC barcodes, vital for selling products in major marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Walmart and meeting retailer requirements for barcoding and fulfillment.
By leveraging GS1 identifiers, our customers benefit from verifiable product data that meets global standards. They find it easier to govern the supply chain and meet required regulations.
Why This Partnership Matters for Food Safety
Food traceability isn’t just a nice-to-have anymore – it’s essential. According to a study by IBM Food Trust, 75% of consumers would trust brands that provide in-depth product information and transparency. Regulations like FSMA are about meeting consumer expectations and complying with the law.
Managing it all can be challenging for food producers, especially in industries like seafood, where the supply chain gets complicated quickly. That’s why the partnership between FoodReady and GS1 makes a real difference.
FoodReady’s traceability software already includes advanced features like batch and recipe management, inventory management, recall management, and now GS1 Barcode Scanning. These tools help businesses easily track their products, reduce mistakes, and stay compliant with FSMA rules, especially the FSMA 204 rule, focusing on traceability for high-risk foods.
FSMA Compliance Made Easier
FSMA compliance deadlines are fast approaching, and many businesses are scrambling to prepare. FoodReady, now in collaboration with GS1, is prepared to help food companies meet these new regulatory demands.
Our software’s GS1 Barcode Scanning feature makes meeting FSMA 204’s traceability requirements easier. With GS1 standards in place, businesses can track their products at every step, from receiving raw materials to when they hit the store shelves. This kind of traceability isn’t just about meeting regulations—it’s vital for building trust with customers, keeping food safe, and handling recalls smoothly if they ever happen.
How Does GS1 Barcode Scanning Help?
By integrating GS1 barcodes, FoodReady software gives businesses a natural edge in traceability and inventory management. GS1’s system is trusted by industries worldwide, and for good reason. With GS1 barcode scanning built into our platform, we’re helping food businesses:
- Improve traceability: You’ll be able to track products all the way from the supplier to the customer, giving you complete transparency throughout the supply chain.
- Enhance accuracy: Using GS1 standardized barcodes, you will minimize human error and ensure data accuracy during inventory management, product recall, or any other process involving product movement.
Simplify compliance: Tracing items quickly and efficiently makes FSMA compliance much easier, ensuring you’re ready for upcoming deadlines.
What’s Next for FoodReady and GS1?
This partnership between FoodReady and GS1 strengthens our commitment to food traceability and safety. As a GS1 US Solution Partner, we’re providing food businesses with the tools they need to enhance transparency and meet compliance standards efficiently.
With our GS1-enabled software, food companies can stay on top of the ever-growing regulations and remain competitive in today’s challenging market. At FoodReady, we’re committed to providing smart solutions that help companies of all sizes – especially those in high-risk areas like seafood – prepare for FSMA 204 and whatever comes next.
Partner With FoodReady for Success
We are moving forward to take the stress out of compliance, enhance traceability, and safeguard your brand’s reputation. If your business is looking for a food safety solution that makes FSMA compliance easier while improving operations, FoodReady has you covered. Whether barcode scanning or recall management, our platform helps you meet all compliance requirements and maintain food safety standards.
Contact us today to learn how FoodReady, in partnership with GS1, can help your business quickly achieve full traceability and compliance.
