SQFI

FDA's Food Traceability Rule Documenting a Tomato From Farm to Grocer

Mar 7, 2019

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the Food Traceability Rule to quickly identify and mitigate risk associated with “high risk” foods prone to contamination. The complexity of FDA’s mandate impacts more than 10,000 products and puts an unnecessary paperwork burden on the food supply chain. FMI is committed to addressing the industry’s concerns with lawmakers and regulators. The below infographic, which is available for download, outlines the complexity of the Food Traceability Rule.

Food-Traceability-Infographic838fb39c-815d-43e2-aee4-f5a3c5ef94f0

To download the Traceability Rule Infographic and for more information, visit https://www.fmi.org/food-safety/traceability-rule

Recent Blog Posts

USDA’s New askFSIS Live Sessions Give Small Food Brands Direct Access to Answers

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service's (FSIS) new "askFSIS Live!" virtual sessions are designed to help small food plants connect directly with FSIS experts in a more accessible way.

From Burden to Solutions: How World Food Safety Day 2026 Aligns with SQFI's Mission

Each year on June 7, the global community comes together to recognize World Food Safety Day, to reflect on the importance of safe food and the systems that protect it.

Why Traceability Can’t Wait: Building a Stronger Food Safety Culture

Traceability is critical to food safety culture, risk management, and supply chain readiness. Learn why acting now helps organizations reduce risk and build trust.