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2026 Industry Programs & Frameworks to Watch

A decision guide to nine certification schemes, data and packaging programs, verification marks, and frameworks. Identify the written requirement, covered scope, current status, evidence owner, and next verification date before committing budget.

Current through July 14, 2026

SQF Edition 10 — audits anticipated no earlier than 2027-01-02, contingent on GFSI benchmarking

BRCGS Issue 9 changes effective for audits from 2026-08-10; FSSC 22000 v7 transition dates

How2Recycle applicability evidence and the legal-compliance boundary

GS1 US 2D-barcode goal for 2027, with U.P.C. acceptance continuing

Non-GMO Project and Clean Label Project scope and evidence questions

Fillable applicability card, approval gate, and portfolio worksheet

Pair it with the rules that have the force of law.

2026 Food Regulatory Action Brief

14 workstreams + 30/60/90 action board

FSMA 204 Readiness Checklist

8 evidence-led readiness pillars