Come January 2026, the FDA's Food Traceability Rule is set to go into effect. It’s a rule that will apply to businesses of all sizes, including small food producers and distributors. Compliance, particularly when it comes to new rules and regulations, can be a headache for smaller operations with limited resources, but with SMG, it’s manageable and affordable.

Roadblocks for Small Businesses

Small but mighty businesses don’t have the manpower that a larger corporation does, which means that pivoting to comply with a new regulation takes time and money, amongst other things. Some of the roadblocks we anticipate for small businesses are limited resources, cost concerns, and possible disruption to operations. Fortunately, SMG has the tools to alleviate these issues and to make compliance a breeze.

Compliance Requirements for Small Businesses

Small businesses must maintain records of Traceability Lot Codes at each step of the supply chain—receiving, storage, and distribution. While this certainly sounds complex, there are simple digital solutions that can actually replace manual methods, which make the process a whole lot simpler.

Affordable Food Traceability Tools for Small Food Producers

Food traceability tools don’t have to be complicated or exorbitantly priced. Our traceability compliance tools are designed with small businesses in mind. With SMG, you’ll benefit from automated recordkeeping, compliance assistance, and more.

Why Act Now?

Waiting until the 2026 deadline means that your organization will be faced with rushed implementations and higher costs—both of which impact your employees and bottom line. Early adoption allows you to integrate traceability at your own pace, avoiding penalties and added stress along the way.

It’s Time to Simplify Compliance

Traceability for small food producers and distributors is soon to carry weight more than ever before, thanks to the new FDA rule going into place in 2026. Reach out to SMG today to see how we can help your business comply without breaking the bank. We made small business food compliance easy.

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