21 CFR Part 73 & 74 Compliance for Food & Beverage
Keep your lines running, stay compliant, and prepare for clean label demands.
Food and beverage manufacturers face increasing pressure to meet strict FDA regulations on color additives while also adapting to consumer demand for cleaner labels. 21 CFR Part 73 requires self-regulated use of exempt color additives, while Part 74 mandates certification, traceability, and inspection-ready records for synthetic dyes.
Flexware Innovation helps manufacturers simplify compliance with engineering, automation, and data solutions that integrate directly into production. From verifying exempt colors and documenting batch records to redesigning processes for clean label transitions, we make compliance manageable, efficient, and built for the future.
How We Help with 21 CFR Compliance
From recipes to reporting, Flexware provides the engineering, automation, and data expertise you need to meet 21 CFR Part 73 & 74 requirements while preparing for clean label demands. Explore the four key areas where we support your compliance journey:
Recipe & Process Assessment
Ensure compliance and identify impacts before they disrupt production.
Review recipes, SKUs, and labeling for compliance
Identify re-formulation and equipment impacts (CIP, blending, storage, dosing)
Improve data collection and regulatory reporting
Process Automation
Keep your systems efficient with smart integration and reliable control.
Update machine integration and control design
Implement automated batching, material handling, and data retrieval
Engineering Support
Deploy changes with ease and maintain validated operations.
Commissioning support during re-formulation and process deployments
Validation and documentation support
Data & Reporting
Stay audit-ready with accurate records and long-term compliance tools.
Create and update batch reports for ingredient accuracy
Deploy data retention and compliance policies
“Flexware Innovation has been a technical ally, and trusted advisor on our automation, supervisory, and MES solutions. Even without prior knowledge of the product set we chose, they have executed very well. Their guidance in designing and implementing manufacturing systems has been invaluable to our team.”
– Senior Automation Consultant | Food and Beverage Manufacturer
Assessments We Offer
Automation Layer Assessment
Identifies inefficiencies, optimizes control systems, and provides a clear path for automation upgrades.
OT Network
A full review of your manufacturing network to identify risks, improve reliability, and ensure it’s ready for future growth.
Functional Requirements
Define system and process needs to guide MES, SCADA, and automation projects with less risk and rework.
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