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Now Available: Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Food Traceability Rule

Constituent Update

May 18, 2023

Today, the FDA published a Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Food Traceability Rule. The compliance guide describes the requirements of the Food Traceability regulation to assist small entities, including farms and small businesses, in complying with the applicable recordkeeping requirements. 

The FSMA Food Traceability Rule was issued in November 2022 and the compliance date for recordkeeping requirements is Jan. 20, 2026. 

For more information about the Food Traceability Rule, visit FSMA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods. 

For questions about the Food Traceability Rule, contact: FSMA Technical Assistance Network (TAN).

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