Here’s how they hit:

• Expanded work requirements for adults up to age 64
• New state-specific food restrictions, including bans on sugary drinks, candy,
• Frozen desserts, and energy drinks
• Updated income calculations and stricter reporting rules
• Shifts in administrative cost structures that affect eligibility and benefit usage

More than a dozen states have already announced SNAP waivers or pilots restricting so-called “junk food,” with additional states expected to follow in early 2026. The result is less flexibility for shoppers—and far more complexity for retailers. Unless you’re prepared with Sifter’s SNAP compliance package.

Sifter Makes It Easy.

Sifter’s ready-to-deploy, state-specific Restricted Product Lists (RPLs) help retailers stay compliant as rules change—without rebuilding systems, manually tracking SKUs, or absorbing unnecessary risk. With Sifter, you get:

• State-specific SNAP RPLs, continuously updated at the UPC level
• Automatic alignment with USDA-approved waivers and state restrictions
• Coverage for national brands and private label, down to ingredient detail
• A secure, cloud-based platform—no internal data maintenance required

As new products launch, formulations change, or states revise restrictions, Sifter updates everything for you—so your POS stays accurate and audit-ready. Sifter was designed to support SNAP compliance across national chains, regional banners, and independents—with confidence you can defend.

You benefit from:

• Unmatched accuracy across restricted categories
• Fully auditable, state-aligned lists that reduce legal and operational risk
• Operational efficiency by eliminating manual reviews and SKU-by-SKU policing

We also help protect the shopper experience. Sifter’s Shopper Companion enables consumers to confirm SNAP eligibility at the shelf—bringing clarity, transparency, and trust at the moment of purchase.

Sifter Offers Clear Pricing. Immediate Clarity.

Request Sifter’s SNAP Waiver Pricing Overview to receive:

• Transparent pricing tiers
• Platform and implementation options
• A brief product walkthrough
• Direct answers to your SNAP compliance questions

Sifter works with:

• National and regional food retailers
• State agencies supporting USDA waiver pilots
• Trade groups scaling SNAP compliance
• CPGs ensuring accurate product classification

Visit www.siftersolutions.com to request a briefing and start 2026 prepared.

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