FDA Food Traceability Rule Compliance Readiness Check

Assess whether your traceability systems, recordkeeping, and data practices meet the requirements of the FDA Food Traceability Rule.

Understand Your FDA Food Traceability Rule Compliance Readiness

The FDA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) expands traceability and recordkeeping obligations for certain foods on the Food Traceability List (FTL). It requires firms to capture and maintain specific traceability data at designated critical tracking events so that food can be rapidly traced in the event of contamination or public health threats. This compliance readiness check helps you evaluate whether your current traceability data, systems, and processes align with FTR expectations. 

By completing this check, organisations can identify gaps in traceability data and operational processes before enforcement begins.

Who Should Complete the FDA FTR Readiness Check?

This compliance assessment is relevant for:

• Producers, processors, and packers of foods on the FDA Food Traceability List

• Importers and handlers who ship FTL foods into the United States

• Supply chain partners involved in receiving, transforming, or shipping regulated foods

• Enterprises preparing to strengthen traceability data collection and availability

What the FDA FTR Readiness Check Assesses

This check evaluates alignment with core FTR compliance requirements, including:

• Identification of foods on the Food Traceability List (FTL)

• Capture of Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) such as receiving, transformation, and shipping

• Recording of Key Data Elements (KDEs) associated with each CTE

• Assignment and maintenance of Traceability Lot Codes (TLCs) for FTL foods

• Record availability within required timeframes upon FDA request

• Structured, electronic traceability plan and procedures 

How the FDA FTR Readiness Check Works

Data Review

Answer a short series of questions about how traceability events and key data elements are currently captured and stored.

Risk Assessment

Your responses are analysed to assess traceability gaps, data availability issues, and potential compliance risks.

Readiness Outcome

Receive a clear indication of whether your organisation is ready for FTR compliance, partially prepared, or requires foundational improvements.

What You Will Receive After Completing the Check

• A clear FDA FTR compliance readiness status

• Identified traceability data gaps and procedural weaknesses

• Guidance on missing key data elements (KDEs) and critical tracking events (CTEs)

• Recommended next steps to achieve FTR-aligned traceability readiness

How Palmyra Pro Supports FDA Food Traceability Rule Compliance

Palmyra Pro supports compliance with the FDA Food Traceability Rule by enabling structured capture of critical tracking events and key data elements across supply chains. Verifiable, time-aligned traceability records help organisations respond to FDA traceability requests rapidly and with confidence. 

This ensures compliance is built into traceability workflows rather than compiled after the fact.