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FDA puts food safety rule on hold

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The FDA is delaying enforcement of the Food Traceability Rule, which has been in the works for 14 years, by another 30 months. In an announcement on March 20, the Food and Drug Administration said it intends to publish a proposed rule “at a later time.” The rule has already been published and approved and was set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2026. The rule was mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act, which Congress approved in 2010. The food …

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foodinstitute.com

FDA Delays Food Traceability Rule, Industry Rejoices - The Food Institute

To the delight of key industry stakeholders, the Food and Drug Administration has decided to push back the compliance date of the highly contentious FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Section 204(d) by 30 months. The food traceability ruling requires certain foods to keep more rigorous record-keeping requirements. The compliance date’s timeline was previously set for January 20, 2026; however, recent FDA action updated the deadline to July 20, 20…

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Shelby Report

FDA Extends Date For FSMA 204 Compliance

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shared its intention to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204) by 30 months. The FDA will extend the compliance date using appropriate procedures at a later time, including publishing a proposed rule in the Federal Register. The FDA stated that it is “committed to successful implementation of the full requirements of the final rule,” as they will allow for faster ident…

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producebluebook.com

FDA to extend compliance date for Food Traceability Rule - Produce Blue Book

March 20, 2025 — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing its intention to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule by 30 months. The FDA intends to extend the compliance date using appropriate procedures at a later time, including publishing a proposed rule in the Federal Register. The FDA remains committed to successful implementation of the full requirements of the final rule, as they will allow for fa…

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CDR – Chain Drug Review

FMI praises FDA extension of Food Traceability Rule compliance date

ARLINGTON, Va. – FMI – The Food Industry Association is lauding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement of its intention to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule. The food industry is committed to food safety and protecting public health through increased traceability to help FDA solve foodborne illness outbreaks as quickly as possible. FMI appreciates FDA’s recognition that more time is needed for complian…

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