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FSMA Rule 204 Readiness Checklist

Prepare Critical Tracking Events and Key Data Elements for FSMA 204 — harvest, cooling, packing, and shipping traceback.

1. Critical Tracking Events (CTEs)

  • Harvest events recorded with location, date, and quantity
  • Cooling / cold storage events with timestamps
  • Packing and transformation events documented
  • Shipping events linked to buyer and consignment

2. Key Data Elements (KDEs)

  • Traceability lot codes assigned at harvest
  • Product description and quantity at each CTE
  • Location identifiers for farm and packhouse
  • Sortable electronic records available within 24 hours of request