FSMA 204-Ready Traceability

FDA audit at 9 AM.
Trace-back done by 9:20.

Foodtrce links every lot code from receiving dock to retail shelf — giving your QA team the full FSMA 204 trace in minutes, not the 3-day scramble through paper logs.

Abstract visualization of a food supply chain traceability network with glowing teal connection lines linking lot code nodes from manufacturing through distribution to retail shelf
FSMA 204 Ready | 20-Minute Trace-Back | Lot Code → Shelf Link | Chicago-Based Support
The Stakes

The FDA recall clock starts at notification.

When the agency requests a trace-back, your QA team has 24 hours to produce a complete lot-code trail. Most teams without the right tools scramble for days through spreadsheets, paper logs, and email threads — while product stays on shelves.

3 days
Average trace-back time
for QA teams without traceability software
$10M+
Average food recall cost
direct + indirect costs, industry-reported range
Jan 2026
FSMA 204 enforcement began
FDA's Food Traceability Rule is now in effect
The Platform

Built for every link in the compliance chain.

Four integrated capabilities that connect your receiving dock to your retail shelf — and give your QA team instant audit-ready visibility.

Lot Code Tracing
One scan creates a chain entry. Follow lot codes forward or backward through your entire supply network.
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Recall Readiness
Run a recall simulation before FDA asks. Identify affected lots, trace all destinations, export your response report.
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Supplier Compliance
Onboard suppliers, manage COAs, track document expiration, and score compliance across your entire approved vendor list.
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Reporting & Analytics
Live FSMA 204 readiness score, trace event timelines, and one-click FDA-format export for every audit request.
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FSMA Rule 204

Your QA team is now on the regulatory front line.

FDA's Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204) requires electronic records, lot-level granularity, and the ability to respond to a trace-back request within 24 hours. The rule covers over 200 categories of food on the Food Traceability List.

QA directors at CPG brands and food manufacturers are directly accountable for maintaining the Critical Tracking Events and Key Data Elements the rule requires — at every point in your supply chain.

See our FSMA 204 solution
CRITICAL TRACKING EVENTS (CTEs) RECEIVING Lot assigned CTE-1 PROCESSING Lot linked CTE-2 PACKING Lot transferred CTE-3 SHIPPING Lot dispatched CTE-4 RETAIL Lot received CTE-5 KEY DATA ELEMENTS (KDEs) AT EACH CTE Traceability lot code · Quantity · Unit of measure · Location description · Date/time Reference doc type · Reference doc number · Commodity name · Variety Foodtrce trace-back: connect all CTEs in one scan sequence Response time: under 20 minutes · FDA-ready export: one click LOT-2025-CHI-04872-A → LOT-2025-CHI-04872-B → LOT-2025-DIST-09341-X
How It Works

Three steps from scan to FDA response.

Foodtrce is built for the moment that counts — when FDA asks, your QA team delivers in minutes, not days.

01
Scan & Link
Any scan event — receiving, processing, shipping — creates a chain entry. Lot codes are automatically linked to supplier records, co-man data, and KDEs required by FSMA 204.
02
Trace in Seconds
Enter any lot code and follow the complete chain — forward to every retail destination or backward to every raw ingredient source. Cross-facility, cross-supplier, across your entire network.
03
Export for FDA
One click generates a FSMA 204-compliant trace-back report with all required CTEs and KDEs formatted for FDA submission. Your 24-hour window becomes a 20-minute task.
From QA Directors

The confidence to say yes when FDA calls.

We ran our first mock trace-back six weeks after onboarding. What used to take my team three days of frantic spreadsheet work — we completed in 18 minutes. That's the kind of audit readiness I can report to our VP of Operations.

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Margaret R.
Director of Quality Assurance — regional condiment manufacturer

We have three co-man partners and ingredient suppliers across four states. Before Foodtrce, connecting lot codes across that network for an FDA request was a genuine nightmare. Now I know exactly where every lot is, right now.

TK
Thomas K.
Head of Supply Chain Compliance — natural snack brand
Integrations

Connects with your existing food ops stack.

Foodtrce integrates with the ERP, WMS, and QMS systems your team already uses — no rip-and-replace required.

ERP Systems
WMS Platforms
QMS Tools
EDI Partners
Label Printers
3PL & Carriers
Open API
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