Compliance with FSMA Section 204 is not without its challenges, and businesses must allocate substantial resources to meet the regulatory requirements.

The records mandated by FSMA 204 include information that is kept in the normal course of business and some items that are not captured and shared immediately.

At its core, Section 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Act focuses on recordkeeping as a means to trace and track food products throughout the supply chain.

The compliance deadline for FSMA 204 is less than two years away – not long given the complexity and scope of the requirements. Are you ready?

The scope of entities covered by FSMA 204 is extensive, encompassing not only food retailers but also facilities involved in the processing, packing and storing of food.

While globalization has facilitated access to diverse and exotic food products, it has also increased the potential for contamination and the risk of foodborne pathogens.

Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge has joined the ReposiTrak Traceability Network to support its independent retailers with FSMA 204 compliance.

Public comments for the draft strategy opened on Dec. 5 and will remain open for 30 days.

The state legislation will ban the use of Red No. 3, brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate and propylparaben after Jan. 1, 2027.

The ReposiTrak Traceability Network helps suppliers comply with FSMA 204.