FDAProposed Rule

Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods: Compliance Date Extension

AgricultureHealthcare

Summary

The FDA is giving food companies more time to comply with new rules requiring them to keep detailed records about where their food comes from and where it goes. This helps protect public health by making it easier to track and remove contaminated foods from stores if there's a food safety problem.

Key Points

  • 1Food companies must keep better records showing where ingredients come from and where products are shipped to, but now have an extended deadline to make these changes
  • 2This rule applies to certain foods that are considered higher risk for contamination, such as produce and seafood
  • 3The extended compliance date gives companies more time to update their systems and train employees on the new recordkeeping requirements
  • 4If a food product causes illness, these detailed records help authorities quickly identify the problem and remove unsafe items from stores
  • 5The public can submit comments on this proposed rule until September 9, 2025, to share concerns or support

Key Dates

Published

August 7, 2025

Comment Deadline

September 9, 2025

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