FSMA Food Traceability Requirements and Methods Guide

This document explains the requirements and methods for food traceability under the FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act), including backward and forward tracing, recordkeeping obligations for non-transporters, and the types of food covered. It also compares manual data entry with barcode/2D code systems, highlighting advantages such as faster recalls, reduced errors, and increased production speed, with a case study from the Produce Traceability Initiative.