FDA's Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods
Virtual Public Meeting
October 7, 2024 | 1-3:30pm (eastern)

On October 7, we hosted a virtual public meeting to hear insights on the Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records from both FDA leadership and other experts from across food industry sectors.

We opened the mic for a public comment session for stakeholders to share their perspectives. We heard comments on approaches and solutions on the following topics:

  • Traceability Lot Codes & Labeling 

  • Warehouse Management Systems & Technology 

  • Implementation Schedule & Awareness 

  • Pilot/Concept Testing 

This meeting follows the Foundation’s Roundtable series on the final rule. Read our Topline Learnings Summary.

Written comments may be submitted to FinalRule@reaganudall.org through October 25. All written comments will be posted online along with the meeting recording and transcript.

Food Safety Modernization Act’s Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods

This rule introduces new traceability recordkeeping requirements for those involved in the manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding of foods listed on the Food Traceability List (FTL). The rule, effective January 20, 2026, mandates that these businesses maintain records with Key Data Elements linked to Critical Tracking Events and provide this information to the FDA within 24 hours upon request. The rule affects domestic and foreign firms producing food for U.S. consumption along the entire food supply chain in the farm-to-table continuum.