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The Applied Technology article, “FSMA: Smoothing the Transition,” in this quarter’s issue of Blueprints discusses the Food Safety Modernization Act and how it has changed the industry’s food...

By Kathi Orlowski, Sr. Project Expediter
March 13, 2025
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The Applied Technology article, “FSMA: Smoothing the Transition,” in this quarter’s issue of Blueprints discusses the Food Safety Modernization Act and how it has changed the industry’s food safety landscape. Mentioned in the article is how some quality control apps can be repurposed to track food safety criteria.

Did you know Blue Book Services works with several “Registered Developers”? These companies are independent, third-party service providers that typically offer technology applications incorporating select Blue Book content or data into their offerings. Registered Developers encompass a broad range of technology or service offerings, from e-commerce platforms to accounting software.

You can find a list of all the Registered Developers offering these services on the Blue Book website: https://www.bluebookservices.comindustry-links/registered-developer-links/.

Kathi Orlowski is senior project expediter at Blue Book Services, Inc.

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