Traceability - Canada

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The FDA Traceability Rule (FSMA 204) has been published, the Food Traceability List (FTL) developed, and the compliance date is January 20, 2026 ... just around the corner!

You have

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to comply with the New Traceability Rule. Are you ready – It’s closer than you may think!

You are subject to the rule: if you manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods any foods on FDA’s Food Traceability List.

TAG's Traceability Toolkit

If you’re interested in getting the full Toolkit or support from TAG on traceability, please click here.

The Rule requires that you:

Determine if you are subject to the rule
Develop systems compliant with the rule
Identify appropriate data management tools
Identify the CTEs and required KDEs for your records
Analyze your processes for compliance
Provide a written report detailing applicable CTEs and KDEs and next steps for implementation

This Means: you must maintain additional records for foods on the Food Traceability List (FTL), including CTEs and KDEs:

CTEs (Critical Tracking Events). A food supply chain event involving the growing, receiving, transforming, creating, or shipping.

KDEs (Key Data Elements). Information associated with a CTE for which a record would have to be established and maintained.

It’s Complex, but TAG can help!

Food Traceability List (FTL)

Start your New Food Traceability Journey

Contact TAG for Help with Traceability and FSMA 204 Compliance

Are you ready to start your food traceability journey?

TAG is offering an initial assessment of how the Traceability Rule may apply to your facility or operation and a written summary of the applicable CTEs and KDEs for only $500. To get started, submit the form at right and we’ll be in touch to schedule a call!

TAG can also be engaged for further consultation to assist with your approach to complete supply chain compliance and risk management.

To learn more about questions food supply chain operators are asking about traceability, watch this one-hour webinar, co-hosted by TAG and Repositrak.

A Canada-based company, TAG Canada provides the unique service of having food safety, public health and regulatory experts and resources on both sides of the border.