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Reagan-Udall Report
In August, the Reagan-Udall Foundation released a report on food traceability under FSMA 204. This report was the culmination of discussions with industry about opportunities and concerns in implementing traceability. A key recommendation of the report is the establishment of a Public-Private Partnership, which is being provided by PFT.
FSMA 204 Resources
FSMA Section 204
- FSMA Section 204, formally known as the “Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods” requires additional traceability via recordkeeping requirements for certain foods on FDA’s Food Traceability List (FTL). These requirements apply to those who manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods that are included on the FTL. Those impacted by the rule must maintain records of Key Data Elements (KDEs) that are associated with Critical Tracking Events (CTEs), as defined by FDA. The compliance date for this rule is January 20, 2026.
- More information about FDA’s requirements for food traceability under the FSMA 204 final traceability rule can be found on FDA’s website: https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma/fsma-final-rule-requirements-additional-traceability-records-certain-foods
Which foods are required to be traced?
- FDA’s Food Traceability List (FTL)
Other Resources
- FMI’s Traceability Compliance Guide
- FMI’s Traceability Implementation Guide: For the Food Retail Sector and its Supply Chain
- FMI’s FDA Food Traceability Rule Infographic
- IFPA’s FSMA Rule 204 Resources
- IFPA Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) FSMA 204 Implementation Guidance
- IFPA Webinar: Implementing FSMA 204 for Wholesalers and Distributors
- NGA’s Traceability Center (sponsored by UNFI)
- National Restaurant Association: FDA’s Food Traceability Rule Resource Center
Industry Traceability Resources
- FDA’s Small Entity Compliance Guide: Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods: What You Need to Know About the FDA Regulation
- FDA’s FAQs: FSMA Food Traceability Rule
- FDA Traceability Plan Example for Restaurants
- FDA Traceability Plan Example for Farms
- FDA Exemptions to the Food Traceability Rule tool