FSMA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods - fda.gov
FDA's FSMA Final Rule on Traceability Records requires food manufacturers to maintain additional records for certain foods to facilitate rapid traceability during recalls.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FDA/FSMA/USDA) space on July 16, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Food manufacturers, beverage makers, co-packers, ingredient suppliers should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Compliance date: January 20, 2026 (for most businesses; small businesses have until January 20, 2027).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FDA/FSMA/USDA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New recordkeeping requirements for foods on the Food Traceability List (FTL), including key data elements (KDEs) and records at critical tracking events (CTEs).
Who it affects
Food manufacturers, beverage makers, co-packers, ingredient suppliers
What you must do
Implement systems to capture and maintain traceability records as specified in the rule.
Deadline
Compliance date: January 20, 2026 (for most businesses; small businesses have until January 20, 2027).
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