As States Roll Out SNAP Product Bans, NRS Steps In to Help Small Retailers Manage Compliance Risk

Fonte: International Business Times

Image Credit: NRS Image Credit: NRS As state-by-state SNAP product restrictions take effect in 2026, National Retail Solutions (NRS) is moving to help independent retailers navigate what may be the most significant shift in program compliance in decades. Beginning January 1, several states, including Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia, implemented federal waivers allowing them to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for certain products deemed to have limited nutritional value. Soda, candy, and energy drinks are among the categories affected, though exact rules vary by state.