Contacts
Facilitator 1:Mike Fabrizio, Manager, Customer Success
GS1 US
Facilitator 2: Norma Crockett, Director, Customer Success
GS1 US
Charter
Purpose & Vision
Accelerate industry-wide FSMA 204 compliance by championing GS1 Standards adoption and serving as a
trusted forum for sharing insights. The aim is to help with compliance with FSMA 204 regulatory requirements
and supports supply chain transparency.
Scope
- Advocacy: Promote GS1 Standards adoption across all retail grocery and foodservice manufacturers ,
growers, and packers, specifically of foods listed on the Food Traceability List.
- Encourage open dialogue on emerging technologies and traceability tools (including but not limited to
RFID, 2D barcodes, GS1 US Data Hub, GS1 US Rapid Record).
Key Topics
- Adoption and integration of GS1 identifiers for Traceability Lot Codes (TLC) and Source References.
- Discuss common requests for GS1-128 barcodes, RFID, and 2D barcodes.
- Promote the use of GS1 identifiers and uniform identification practices for all packaging levels.
- Maximizing Data Hub and Rapid Record tool utilization, as appropriate.
- Discussions about readiness, focusing on current gaps, and identifying opportunities across sectors.
Objectives
- GS1 Standards Adoption by manufacturers, growers, and packers: Drive GS1 Standards
implementation for product identification, Advanced Shipment Notifications (ASNs), and data
synchronization.
- Support FSMA 204 Readiness: Identify and address sector gaps, leveraging peer expertise and shared
resources.
- Enhance supply chain visibility and help support regulatory alignment with GS1 standards.
Meeting Structure & Participant Profile
- Meeting Cadence: Convene every two months, for 1 hour with flexibility to adjust based on group
needs.
- Manufacturers, growers, and packers in the foodservice and retail grocery space are welcome to
participate; GS1 US membership is not required. Individuals in regulatory, food safety, quality
assurance, and supply chain roles are encouraged to join—especially those working towards FSMA
204 compliance for their brands.
Continuous Improvement
- Solicit regular feedback to refine meeting formats, topics, and engagement strategies.
- Encourage pilot projects and real-world case sharing to illustrate best practices, to be handled
separately.
GS1US-MGP@ConnectedCommunity.org