Missourians receiving federal food assistance for low-income women and children will face fewer administrative hurdles to get benefits after the state this month modernized its system.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a 30-month delay in the compliance date for its Food Traceability Final Rule, which fulfills Section 204(d) of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA 204). The original compliance date of January 20, 2026, has now been extended.