Manufacturing KnowHow Podcast: FSMA 204 Compliance & Food Traceability | Ep. 1 of 3

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. In Episode 1 of this three-part Manufacturing KnowHow podcast series, industry experts break down the key requirements of FSMA 204, explain the Food Traceability List (FTL), and discuss practical steps manufacturers can take today to strengthen traceability and achieve compliance. In This Episode ✅ What FSMA 204 is and why it matters ✅ Key compliance requirements for food manufacturers ✅ Understanding the Food Traceability List (FTL) ✅ Steps organizations can take to prepare before 2028 ✅ How Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and digital technologies can support traceability and compliance Why FSMA 204 Matters FSMA 204 is designed to improve food traceability and help prevent foodborne illness outbreaks through enhanced recordkeeping and supply chain visibility. Understanding and preparing for these requirements now can help organizations reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance when the regulation takes effect. Featured Experts Moderator • Don Rahrig, CEO, Rain Engineering Panelists • Christopher Waldrop, Senior Health Scientist, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Joe Gerstl, Senior Director of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Velotic • Scott Butler, Manufacturing Coach, The FSO Institute • Dan Kubik, VP of Sales, Rain Engineering 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Continue the conversation and watch Episode 2    • FSMA 204 Compliance: How MES Enables Food ...   of the Manufacturing KnowHow FSMA 204 podcast series. #FSMA204 #FoodSafety #FoodTraceability #Manufacturing #FoodManufacturing #MES #ManufacturingExecutionSystem #SupplyChain #FDA #DigitalTransformation #Compliance #SmartManufacturing #ManufacturingKnowHow