FDA puts food safety rule on hold

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…

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…

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…

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…

Trump Administration Delays Requirement for Companies to Track Tainted Food

The Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday that it would delay by 30 months...

Grocery Industry Supports FDA’s Extension of Food Traceability Rule Compliance Date

Various sectors welcome extra time to meet regulation’s requirements without driving up costs