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Guides, compliance references, and technical deep-dives for food safety, cold chain operations, and IoT monitoring.
FSMA 204 Compliance
Comprehensive guides to the FDA Food Traceability Rule — compliance deadlines, requirements by industry, and what you need to do.
FSMA 204 Food Traceability Rule: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about FDA FSMA 204. Compliance deadline July 2028, Food Traceability List, Critical Tracking Events, and industry-specific requirements.
Updated Mar 15, 2026
What Must Restaurants Do to Comply with FSMA 204?
Restaurants with annual food sales over $250,000 must comply with FSMA 204 by July 2028. The only requirement is recording 8 data points at every FTL delivery.
Updated Mar 15, 2026
How Does FSMA 204 Affect Cold Chain Operations?
Cold chain operators face the Cooling CTE — the one FSMA 204 requirement where IoT temperature sensors directly automate compliance documentation.
Updated Mar 15, 2026
FSMA 204 Frequently Asked Questions
Comprehensive FAQ covering FSMA 204 basics, Food Traceability List, compliance requirements, CTEs, KDEs, exemptions, penalties, and temperature monitoring.
Updated Mar 15, 2026
What Is FSMA 204?
FSMA 204 is an FDA regulation requiring businesses handling high-risk foods to maintain detailed traceability records. Compliance deadline: July 20, 2028.
Updated Mar 15, 2026
When Does FSMA 204 Go Into Effect?
The FSMA 204 compliance deadline is July 20, 2028. The original January 2026 deadline was extended by 30 months. The rule has not been repealed.
Updated Mar 15, 2026