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Traceability, biosecurity, recall-readiness, import and export assurance. Cannot launch without machine-readable proof.
The need
Food safety is moving from periodic inspection to continuous, traceable proof. A contaminated batch reaches shelves. The recall takes weeks instead of hours. People get sick from food that should have been traced and pulled before it left the warehouse.
Tier 1: food labelling laws, AI traceability extension (Japan), food security regulations. Tier 2: small-business compliance phase-ins.
The filter
Of those, 3 have effective dates between 2024 and 2030.
Effective dates
In-flight regulations across the four markets, by effective year.
Source: hmm Ventures regulatory dataset.
| Market | Regulation | Tier | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU | FSANZ Standard 3.2.2A. Full Enforcement for Small Business | T1 | 2027 |
| JP | Food Labelling Act. AI Traceability Extension | T2 | 2028 |
| SG | SFA 30x30 Food Security Regulations | T2 | 2030 |
Source: hmm Ventures regulatory dataset.
The cohort
Each mark is one company in the four-market dataset.
395 Food Security Systems companies.
Across the four markets
Status: in flight.
Status: in flight.
Status: in flight.
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