The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the final regulations under FSMA Section 204 (d) called “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Food.” FSMA Section 204 (d) is now law and requires food manufacturers, processors, and distributors of any foods on the Food Traceability List (FTL) to implement traceability systems that can quickly and effectively identify and trace the source of food products in the event of a food safety incident and recall.
For those entities covered, they must be able to trace the origin of an FTL product through the facility – backward and forward. In essence, Section 204 (d) achieves farm-to-table food traceability. It requires each participant in the food supply chain to respond electronically to FDA requests regarding food on the FTL. Companies have until Jan 2026 to comply.
Join us for an educational webinar where we will dive into the specifics of FSMA Section 204 (d) and identify what you can do now to prepare for it.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the requirement of FSMA Section 204 (d)
- Learn who is affected by FSMA Section 204 (d)
- Identify the Critical Tracking Events and Key Data Elements that must be captured and stored
