Use case

Manage CPG Food Compliance

Use case3 apps5 steps~15 min to set up

Food compliance is non-negotiable but wildly time-consuming for small brands. You need FDA-compliant Nutrition Facts labels, allergen declarations, FSMA 204 lot-level traceability, and the ability to run a mock recall in hours (not days) for your next SQF or retailer audit. Most brands manage this in spreadsheets and binders, or pay $300/hour to a labeling consultant every time they reformulate. One mistake can mean a recall, a failed audit, or a retailer pulling your product.

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Use case3 apps5 steps~15 min to set up
How Starch solves it

The path forward

Starch combines FDA Compliance & Labeling (for labels, allergens, and regulatory monitoring) with Lot Tracker (for FSMA 204 traceability and mock recalls) into a compliance layer purpose-built for small food brands. Generate compliant labels from your recipes, track every lot from supplier to shelf, and run a mock recall in 30 minutes instead of 3 days. Always audit-ready without a dedicated compliance hire.

Walkthrough

Prepare for a food safety audit

1 Open Lot Tracker and verify that all active lots have complete one-up-one-down traceability (supplier lots linked to finished goods, finished goods linked to customer shipments).
2 Run a mock recall on a random lot to confirm you can trace it end-to-end in under 30 minutes.
3 Open FDA Compliance and verify that all active SKU labels are current — no pending regulatory updates or expired declarations.
4 Check FSMA 204 Key Data Elements for completeness across your portfolio.
5 Export audit-ready documentation for the auditor — SQF, BRC, or retailer-specific formats.

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Stack

Apps that power this

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FDA Compliance & Labeling

Generate compliant nutrition labels, manage ingredient statements, and stay ahead of FDA requirements. AI tracks regulatory changes across your SKUs so you never ship a mislabeled product.
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Lot Tracker

Full lot-level traceability from supplier to shelf. Track every batch through production, manage expiration dates, and run mock recalls in minutes instead of days — so you're always audit-ready.
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Co-Packer Manager

Finally see what's happening at your co-packer. Track production schedules, manage spec sheets, monitor yield variance, and reconcile inventory — without chasing emails and spreadsheets.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I really need FSMA 204 compliance?
If you manufacture, process, or distribute food in the US, almost certainly yes. FSMA 204 requires one-up-one-down traceability records with specific Key Data Elements for foods on the FDA's Food Traceability List. Most fresh, frozen, and minimally processed foods are on the list. Check the FDA's FTL to see if your products are covered.
Can Starch generate print-ready labels?
It generates the compliant text content — Nutrition Facts panel, ingredient statement, allergen declarations, bioengineered food disclosures. You drop that text into your label design in Illustrator or Canva. It's not a graphic design tool, but the output is formatted for clean paste-in.
How fast can I run a mock recall?
Under 30 minutes. Enter the lot number or production date, and Lot Tracker shows every supplier lot, every production batch, and every customer shipment connected to it. Most auditors expect under 4 hours — you'll have the answer before they finish their coffee.
Are these apps available now?
FDA Compliance and Lot Tracker are currently in development. Request beta access at starch.ai and we'll notify you when they launch.

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