A growing patchwork of state-specific SNAP waiver rules is creating significant operational and financial pressure on retail grocers:
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• Rising Compliance Burdens: Grocers must upgrade Point of Sale (POS) systems to accurately identify and block restricted items at checkout. The National Grocers Association estimates upfront compliance costs could reach $1.6 billion across the industry.
• Limited Time to Act: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is allowing just a 90-day grace period after each state waiver takes effect. After that, non-compliance could put SNAP authorization at risk.
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At the same time, eligibility is no longer defined by simple categories. It now depends on ingredients, formulation details, and how each state interprets them—multiplied across thousands of SKUs and constantly changing assortments.

That’s where Sifter Solutions changes the game.

Sifter delivers highly accurate, UPC-level SNAP eligibility powered by deep ingredient intelligence—so you can confidently stay compliant across every state you operate in. No guesswork. No manual tracking. No lag.
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With Sifter, you get:

• Industry-leading accuracy driven by ingredient-level analysis
• Seamless, shopper-friendly validation for a better customer experience
• Automatic, state-by-state compliance coverage
• Real-time updates as products and regulations change
• Scalable classification across your full assortment
• Reduced operational burden and audit risk
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Sifter integrates directly into your POS and digital channels—making it easy for customers to confirm eligibility instantly, without friction at checkout.

As SNAP rules expand, compliance can’t slow you down—or your shoppers.

Sifter keeps you accurate, compliant, and easy to shop—everywhere you operate.

Get your SNAP Waiver Pricing Overview, schedule a quick demo, or align on your timeline for upcoming state deadlines today.

Learn more:
www.siftersolutions.com

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