FSMA Food Traceability Rule (FTR)
FSMA Food Traceability Rule (FTR)
This instructor-led course provides a practical overview of the FDA’s Food Traceability Rule (FTR) under 21 CFR Part 1 Subpart S – Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods. Based on the FSPCA FDA-Recognized Core Curriculum, the training supports organizations in understanding regulatory expectations for foods on the FDA Food Traceability List (FTL) and building foundational knowledge related to traceability systems and compliance across the supply chain.
Participants who successfully complete the course receive an official FSPCA certificate.
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Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify foods on the FDA Food Traceability List (FTL) that may be received, transformed, or shipped and require compliance
- Explain the differences between Critical Tracking Events (CTEs), Key Data Elements (KDEs), Food Traceability Codes (FTCs), and Point of Contact requirements
- Recognize data and recordkeeping requirements for FTL foods at each Critical Tracking Event
- Develop a traceability plan, including mapping strategies and assignment of traceability source codes
- Evaluate common implementation scenarios, challenges, and best practices
Who Should Attend:
This course is intended for stakeholders within domestic and foreign food businesses covered by the FDA Food Traceability Rule, including:
- Harvesters and cooling operations
- Manufacturers, processors, and distributors
- Restaurants and retail food operations
Key roles that benefit from this training include:
- Supply chain and logistics professionals
- IT system administrators
- Food safety and quality teams
- Senior management and decision-makers
Prerequisites:
No formal prerequisites. Familiarity with basic food safety principles and FSMA requirements is recommended.
Instructor-Led Live
Price: $795
This course is currently available as a private group training only. Contact us for more information and a quote.
Developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA), this course addresses the FDA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods, also known as the Food Traceability Rule (FTR). The training provides an overview of FTR recordkeeping requirements, how requirements apply based on a company’s supply chain activities, how traceability data is transmitted through the supply chain, and what is required in a Traceability Plan. The course also examines approaches for establishing food traceability programs and procedures, including supply chain structure and data considerations.
Private Group
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