Traceability
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The process of monitoring the movement of products from production to consumption and vice versa.
Publications
Food Safety on the Farm: Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling Practices—Traceback
Jaysankar De, Christopher R. Pabst, Alexandra S. Chang, Renée Goodrich-Schneider, and Keith R. Schneider
The Role and Impact of Technology on Supply-Chain Management in the Food Industry
Jonathan A. Watson, Allen F. Wysocki, Ray Bucklin, andRay A. Bucklin
This publication discusses various technologies and their applications in the food industry and shows how those technologies can impact supply-chain management.
2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Food Safety Requirements and Considerations for the Florida Citrus Grower
Taylor O'Bannon, Michelle D. Danyluk, Renée Goodrich-Schneider, Keith R. Schneider, Mark A. Ritenour, andTripti Vashisth
Other Contacts: Lauren M. Diepenbrock
2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).
Food Traceability Rule: Part 2—Definitions and Acronyms
Razieh Farzad andStephanie R. B. Brown
This publication offers a comprehensive list of definitions and acronyms intended as an educational tool for Extension educators and a reference for industry members developing traceability plans. The goal of this document is to ensure that key terms related to traceability requirements are clearly understood, thereby supporting compliance efforts for high-risk foods as mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This resource also supports the accurate documentation of critical tracking events (CTEs) and key data elements (KDEs) across the food supply chain, helping industry members effectively implement and maintain traceability plans.
Food Traceability Rule Overview: A Guide for Florida Food Industry
Sharon Xin Yang Chuah andRazieh Farzad
The FSMA's Traceability Rule, finalized in 2022, aims to establish a comprehensive system for tracking specific foods along the value chain from farm to fork, to prevent and respond to foodborne illnesses more effectively. The industry should implement the rule by 2026. This revision is part of the FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint and implements Section 204(d) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The FDA's Final Traceability Rule initially focuses on specific food categories identified as higher risk for contamination and foodborne illnesses. These categories are referred to as the "Food Traceability List" (FTL). In this EDIS publication, we have provided to the food industry background information and an overview of the rule's key components and the foods covered by it. Additionally, available resources have been compiled in a table to help the industry understand the rule better and find more information about it.