Get Your Business Ready
For FSMA 204
The Food Traceability Rule impacts organizations at all stages of the food supply chain from harvesting and initial packing to shipping, receiving, and transformation.
However, the overall objective remains the same throughout; to reduce the risk of foodborne illness and create a safer, more transparent food supply chain.
Growers, Packers & Shippers
The first step in the food supply chain, growers, packers and shippers play an integral role in the traceability of food. Organizations at every stage of the supply chain need to be able to trace their products back to their raw ingredients and the companies that grew, packaged and shipped them to identify where the contamination occurred.
Food Manufacturers
Food manufacturers need to track all ingredients covered by the Food Traceability Rule down to a batch-lot level. Organized and accurate recordkeeping is crucial. In the event of an outbreak, well-maintained information will allow for more focused recalls, saving money and lessening the impact of contamination.
Food Distributors
When it comes to food traceability, one of the key challenges facing distributors involves monitoring foods in transit. Distributors play a key role in shipping and may also be responsible for cooling and initial packing, three critical tracking events within FSMA 204.
Foodservice & Hospitality
Hospitality and foodservice businesses are responsible for serving food directly to consumers. Organizations in this sector will often be the first port of call in the event of a foodborne illness and therefore, must be ready to provide food traceability data when called upon.
Retailers & Grocers
Retailers are usually placed at the latter end of the food supply chain and are often subject to product recalls. As such, retailers need to maintain strong relationships with their suppliers and ensure that they are maintaining compliance at every stage from farm-to-fork.
