FSMA 204 Food Traceability Software for CPG Brands

FSMA 204 is the FDA Food Traceability Final Rule. It requires brands handling foods on the FTL (Food Traceability List) to maintain Key Data Elements at six Critical Tracking Events. The platform's batch and origin module captures that data shape today.

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How brands use this

Each row maps to a real workflow in the dashboard.

Critical Tracking Events

Receiving, transformation, creation, shipping, growing/harvesting/cooling. Track activities timeline supports each event type.

Key Data Elements

Lot codes, traceability lot codes, dates, locations and quantities tied to the GTIN. Stored once, surfaced everywhere.

Recall pathways

When a recall hits, the affected SKUs and lots are one query away. Both internal and consumer-facing recall surfaces.

Hands-on operators

Tracking users with platform-only or field-app access. Per-user audit trail on track activities.

Real platform features that make this work

Why FSMA 204 changes how food brands record traceability

FSMA 204 is the FDA's Food Traceability Final Rule, with a compliance date in early 2026. It applies to brands handling foods on the FDA's Food Traceability List (FTL): leafy greens, fresh herbs, melons, peppers, sprouts, tropical tree fruits, soft cheeses, eggs, finfish, smoked finfish and ready-to-eat deli salads, among others. The rule requires brands to maintain Key Data Elements (KDEs) at six Critical Tracking Events (CTEs): receiving, transformation, creation, shipping, growing/harvesting and cooling. Records must be made available to FDA within 24 hours of a request.

How the platform's batch and origin layer aligns with FSMA 204 data shape

The platform's track activities timeline supports each CTE type with structured fields for date, location, lot code, traceability lot code and quantities. Batch lots tie into the GS1 Digital Link URL on pack, so a shopper scanning a real pack reaches the right batch's content. Tracking users with field-app access let line operators record events as they happen, with per-user audit trail attribution. CSV export from track activities means handing FDA an auditable record is a single download, not a forensic exercise across spreadsheets.

Quick answers

Does the platform certify FSMA 204 compliance?
No. FSMA 204 compliance is the brand's responsibility and depends on operational controls outside any single platform. We provide the data structure that aligns with FDA's CTE and KDE definitions.
Is my food on the FTL?
The Food Traceability List from FDA includes specific high-risk foods like leafy greens, fresh herbs, melons, peppers, sprouts, tropical tree fruits, soft cheese, eggs, finfish, smoked finfish, ready-to-eat deli salads. Check FDA's published FTL for the current list.
When does FSMA 204 take effect?
FDA's compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule is 20 January 2026. Brands handling FTL foods need to maintain records by then.

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