FDA Traceability Rule

Understanding the Food Traceability Rule (FSMA Section 204) – Live Instructor-Led Course

This “live” FDA Traceability Rule class is taught by a qualified FSPCA instructor with deep expertise in regulatory compliance, traceability systems, and food safety management. Training topics include: navigating the FDA’s Food Traceability List (FTL), understanding critical tracking events (CTEs), and implementing key data elements (KDEs) to meet recordkeeping requirements under FSMA Section 204(d).

Attendees are encouraged to review the FDA’s Traceability Rule Resource Hub in advance to familiarize themselves with foundational terminology and requirements.

Course Description

Participants in this FDA Traceability Rule course will gain practical knowledge to help their facility comply with the FSMA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods. This rule is part of FDA’s broader Food Safety initiative, aimed at enhancing traceability throughout the supply chain.

The rule applies to companies that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods on the FDA’s Food Traceability List (FTL), which includes items like leafy greens, tomatoes, soft cheeses, shell eggs, nut butters, and more.

Who Will Benefit From Taking This Course

Our FDA Traceability Rule course is designed for professionals responsible for implementing or overseeing traceability and recordkeeping within their operations, including:

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

What Skills Can Students Expect To Learn?

Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how to comply with FSMA’s Traceability Rule by learning to:

Identify if your company or products are subject to the rule or customer requirements
Understand the Food Traceability List and its regulatory implications
Define and document Key Data Elements (KDEs) for each Critical Tracking Event (CTE)
Develop and maintain a Traceability Plan, including point-of-contact, records access, and product descriptions
Integrate traceability into your existing food safety management systems
Prepare for audits and inspections by maintaining compliant traceability records
Digital tools that can improve traceability workflows

Schedule Your Class Today

Two reasons to register for your FDA Traceability Rule training seat today:

This training course will prepare you to meet the FDA’s recordkeeping requirements before the compliance deadline.
Be proactive, not reactive. The ability to trace foods rapidly and accurately can reduce risk, protect public health, and help your facility respond effectively in the event of a recall or investigation.

Take a look at our current course dates below and register today to secure your seat in this “live” training course, or contact us today to arrange private, on-site training tailored to your facility.

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