The FDA’s FSMA 204 Food Traceability Rule has introduced stricter data requirements for certain foods—but many processors are still unsure how this affects them. If you manufacture, process, or pack foods on the FDA’s Food Traceability List (FTL), FSMA 204 applies to you.
Update (May 2025): The FDA has officially extended the compliance deadline for FSMA 204 from January 2026 to July 20, 2028. While this delay offers more time to prepare, it doesn’t reduce the risk of costly, overly broad recalls for companies that lack robust traceability systems.
