IFAS Extension
Food Traceability Rule: Part 3—What Is a Food Traceability Plan and Who Is Required to Have One?
Razieh Farzad andStephanie R. Brown
Release Date: 6/16/2026
Agriculture
Abstract
In this publication, we explain traceability plans and clarify which food businesses are required to have them under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This fact sheet will also include a discussion of exemptions and expectations for partially exempt entities.
About this Publication
This document is FSHN26-4, one of a series of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date June 2026. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
How to Cite
Farzad, R., & Brown, S. R. B. (2026). Food Traceability Rule: Part 3—What Is a Food Traceability Plan and Who Is Required to Have One? EDIS, 2026(3). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fs475-2026
Authors
Razieh Farzad
Specialist
University of Florida
assistant professor, sustainable seafood production systems, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, and seafood safety Extension specialist, Florida Sea Grant Program, Gainesville, FL
Stephanie R. Brown
Specialized Agent
University of Florida
state specialized Extension agent, food science, UF/IFAS Southwest Research and Education Center, Immokalee, FL
Publication #FSHN26-4
