What is FSMA Section 204, the Food Traceability Rule?

Authors

• Hema Lingireddy, Purdue UniversityFollow
• Amanda J. Deering, Purdue UniversityFollow
• Tari Gary, Purdue UniversityFollow
• Scott Monroe, Purdue UniversityFollow
• Katheryn Parraga, Purdue UniversityFollow
• Rama Radhakrishna, Purdue UniversityFollow

Abstract

The Food Traceability Rule is a federal food safety regulation. In this publication, Purdue University researchers provide a plain-language overview of the rule, why it was created and how it differs from other FSMA requirements. This publication pairs with FS-74-W and FS-75-W.

Keywords

FSMA Section 204, Food Traceability Rule, Do’s and Don’ts, Food Traceability List (FTL)

Date of this Version

5-28-2026

DOI

10.5703/1288284318702

Recommended Citation

Lingireddy, Hema; Deering, Amanda J.; Gary, Tari; Monroe, Scott; Parraga, Katheryn; and Radhakrishna, Rama, "What is FSMA Section 204, the Food Traceability Rule?" (2026). Purdue Extension Numbered Publications. Paper 5.
http://dx.doi.org/10.5703/1288284318702