FarmTrace
FDA Food Traceability List (FTL)
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