FDA Food Traceability Rule | Online | Aug 27-28, 2026

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Get your FSPCA FTR training certificate through this 100% online course with a live instructor!  

Gain practical, instructor-led training on the FDA Food Traceability Rule under FSMA Section 204. This live course is taught by a qualified instructor with expertise in regulatory compliance, traceability systems, and food safety management.

Participants will learn how to navigate the FDA’s Food Traceability List (FTL), understand Critical Tracking Events (CTEs), define Key Data Elements (KDEs), and build traceability systems that support compliance with the FDA’s recordkeeping requirements.

This rule is part of FDA’s broader food safety initiative and applies to companies that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods on the Food Traceability List, including items such as leafy greens, tomatoes, soft cheeses, shell eggs, nut butters, and more.

Attendees are encouraged to review the FDA’s Traceability Rule Resource Hub before class to become familiar with key terminology and requirements.

Individuals who complete this course will get a certificate from FSPCA which will be recognized by FDA!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN

• How to determine whether your company or products are subject to the FDA Traceability Rule or customer traceability requirements
• How to understand and apply the FDA Food Traceability List (FTL)
• How to identify and document Key Data Elements (KDEs) for each Critical Tracking Event (CTE)
• How to develop and maintain a Traceability Plan
• How to establish required records access, point-of-contact procedures, and product descriptions
• How to integrate traceability requirements into your existing food safety systems
• How to prepare for audits, inspections, recalls, and investigations
• How digital tools can improve traceability workflows and recordkeeping efficiency

Two reasons to register for your seat today:

1. This live training course will help prepare your team to meet FDA traceability recordkeeping requirements before the compliance deadline.
2. Strong traceability systems help reduce risk, protect public health, and improve your facility’s ability to respond quickly and accurately during a recall or investigation.

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM TAKING THIS COURSE

This course is designed for professionals responsible for implementing, managing, or overseeing traceability and recordkeeping requirements, including:

• Food Safety and Quality Managers
• Supply Chain and Logistics Personnel
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQIs)
• Regulatory Affairs Specialists
• IT and Data Systems Managers working with traceability software
• Operations Managers
• Growers, Packers, and Importers handling foods on the FDA Food Traceability List

RECOMMENDED PRE-CLASS REVIEW

Attendees are encouraged to review the FDA’s Traceability Rule Resource Hub in advance to become familiar with foundational terminology, the Food Traceability List, and the overall requirements of FSMA Section 204.

PARTICIPANT MANUAL

Participant manuals can be ordered through FSPCA here as well as Amazon.  Printed manuals are not provided for online courses.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Our online training platform is Zoom.  Attendees must be comfortable with virtual-style learning and have the following:

• picture ID
• webcam
• high-speed, uninterrupted internet access
• microphone (computer microphone is usually acceptable)
• unique email
• quiet room for training

Attendees will be required to verify ID before the course.  This can be achieved by a private Zoom room chat at the beginning of the course.

Participation in course exercises is also required.  Attendees will be called upon by the instructor to share exercise answers and to participate in other class discussions.