{"id":24594,"date":"2024-06-27T08:07:27","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T12:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/?p=24594"},"modified":"2024-06-27T08:07:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T12:07:30","slug":"will-the-2026-food-traceability-rule-affect-your-restaurant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/27\/will-the-2026-food-traceability-rule-affect-your-restaurant\/","title":{"rendered":"Will the FDA&#8217;s 2026 Food Traceability Rule Affect Your Restaurant?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/\">Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<\/a> has implemented a new regulation called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma\/fsma-final-rule-requirements-additional-traceability-records-certain-foods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Traceability Rule <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma\/fsma-final-rule-requirements-additional-traceability-records-certain-foods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FSMA 204<\/a>. This rule aims to create a better food safety system by tracking high-risk ingredients through the supply chain. We explain the Food Traceability Rule&#8217;s key points and help you determine if your restaurant is required to comply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the 2026 Food Traceability Rule Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iStock-1138550166.jpg\" alt=\"A truck transports many crates of fruit. \" class=\"wp-image-24628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iStock-1138550166.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iStock-1138550166-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The core of the Food Traceability Rule lies in recordkeeping. Restaurants that meet certain criteria will be <strong>required to maintain records for specific foods on the FDA&#8217;s &#8220;Food Traceability List&#8221; (FTL)<\/strong>. This list includes items like fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, nut butters and spreads, cheeses, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restaurant management must document the movement of FTL items through <strong>critical tracking events (CTEs)<\/strong> in the supply chain. CTEs are points where ownership of the food changes hands, such as receiving a delivery or shipping product to a distributor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For each CTE, restaurants must capture specific data points called <strong>key data elements (KDEs)<\/strong>. KDEs typically include information like the date the food was received or shipped, the name of the supplier or buyer, a product description including the lot number, and the quantity of food purchased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Is the Compliance Date?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule is <strong>January 20, 2026<\/strong>. This provides restaurants with ample time to prepare and implement the necessary procedures. The FDA is also allowing a grace period wherein routine inspections will not start until 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Restaurants Need to Comply With the Food Traceability Rule?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iStock-1772098861.jpg\" alt=\"Workers in a meat processing plant.\" class=\"wp-image-24629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iStock-1772098861.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iStock-1772098861-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The specific requirements vary depending on a restaurant&#8217;s annual food sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Restaurants exceeding $1 million in annual food sales:<\/strong> These establishments must maintain electronic, readily sortable records that the FDA can access upon request.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurants with annual food sales between $250,000 and $1 million: <\/strong>These restaurants are exempt from the electronic recordkeeping requirement. However, they still need to maintain paper or digital copies of relevant documents like invoices and receipts that demonstrate traceability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurants with annual food sales under $250,000:<\/strong> These establishments are currently exempt from the Food Traceability Rule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prepare for 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some steps restaurants can take to <strong>prepare for the Food Traceability Rule:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Determine your compliance status:<\/strong> Review your annual food sales to confirm if you fall under the rule&#8217;s purview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Familiarize yourself with the FDA&#8217;s Food Traceability List (FTL):<\/strong> Obtain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma\/food-traceability-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a copy of the FTL from the FDA website<\/a> to understand which food items you need to track. The FDA acknowledges that the food supply chain is constantly evolving. The agency has committed to periodically reviewing the RRM-FT and the FTL. This ensures the list remains relevant and reflects the latest trends and risks in foodborne illnesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Develop a traceability plan:<\/strong> Establish a system for recording the required KDEs for FTL items. This may involve modifying your receiving procedures, training staff, and potentially investing in recordkeeping software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communicate with suppliers:<\/strong> Lastly, inform your suppliers about the Food Traceability Rule. Encourage them to provide the necessary information on invoices or packing slips to facilitate recordkeeping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do We Need the Food Traceability Rule?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iStock-1175197099-2.jpg\" alt=\"Officials gather around a high tech map.\" class=\"wp-image-24632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iStock-1175197099-2.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iStock-1175197099-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Food Traceability Rule was designed to enhance food safety by enabling <strong>faster and more targeted recalls in case of a contamination outbreak<\/strong>. Foodborne illnesses are a significant public health concern, causing millions of illnesses and even deaths each year in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, this new rule will <strong>make it easier to trace back to the source of contamination<\/strong>, which is always a challenge, thereby reducing the number of consumers exposed to potentially harmful foods. Having a faster way to trace foodborne illness also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psu.edu\/news\/agricultural-sciences\/story\/recalls-fresh-meat-products-may-lower-customer-demand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduces the economic impact of recalls<\/a> by pinpointing the source of contamination more efficiently. The FDA also hopes to strengthen consumer confidence in the food supply chain once the new traceability rules are in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traceability Is a Work in Progress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The FDA&#8217;s Food Traceability Rule represents a significant step towards a safer and more transparent food supply chain. Restaurants have time to prepare and we recommend familiarizing yourself with the rule and implementing a compliant recordkeeping system. By taking proactive measures, restaurants can ensure they comply with the regulations and contribute to a safer food experience for their customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/15\/will-dynamic-pricing-hit-the-menus\/\">Next Up: Will Dynamic Pricing Hit the Menus?<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented a new regulation called the Food Traceability Rule or FSMA 204. 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