February 16, 2023

FSMA 204: Expert Insights and Lessons Learned on Traceability

Join FoodLogiQ, along with industry leaders, Beaver Street Fisheries and Chick-fil-A, for an on-demand webinar discussing FSMA 204’s enhanced traceability recordkeeping requirements and learn how your business can adopt best practices for compliance. Register now to access our on-demand event, recorded on February 22, 2023.

Last year’s major regulation update from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Final Rule for Section 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), set into motion some major transformations for food companies throughout the supply chain. While FSMA 204 compliance won’t be required until January 20, 2026, food businesses must start making changes as soon as possible.

FSMA 204 finalized both the recordkeeping requirements for businesses, as well as the Food Traceability List (FTL), which lists out the relevant foods businesses will need to track. Any business that packs, holds, transports, ships, or transforms a food on the FTL will need to capture Traceability Lot Codes (TLCs), Critical Tracking Events (CTEs), and relevant Key Data Elements (KDEs) for where that food is on the supply chain. The FDA’s goal is to improve recall efforts and create a streamlined end-to-end view of the supply chain, so that if a recall needs to happen, both the FDA and impacted businesses can quickly identify, remove, and destroy impacted lots.

Much of the final rule was influenced by industry best practices, and the FDA took into account thousands of public comments before finalizing FSMA 204. As the 2026 deadline for compliance approaches, businesses must prepare themselves for the upcoming shift in business practices.

The good news is industry leaders have already made the transition, and their examples can be beneficial for others. To support businesses in achieving compliance with the new regulations, FoodLogiQ organized a webinar with Beaver Street Fisheries and Chick-fil-A. These two leaders have already implemented FSMA 204’s traceability rules and will shared their valuable insights and best practices during the event. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and stay ahead of the game!

Discover their best practices, gain valuable insights, and get ready for the new traceability recordkeeping requirements. During the discussion, our guests will cover:

Why you need a cross-functional approach for implementation
How to address recordkeeping needs with suppliers and trading partners
What leaders have learned from implementing enhanced recordkeeping ahead of the compliance date
And more!