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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final rule creating additional recordkeeping requirements for foods listed on the Food Traceability List.
The final rule was published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2022, and is effective on January 20, 2023. The compliance date is January 20, 2026.
The purposes of the rule are to:
The benefits of the rule include the following:
Foods listed on the Food Traceability List are foods that have a heightened risk of carrying foodborne illnesses. These include soft cheeses, eggs, nut butters, vegetables, herbs, fruit, seafood, and deli salads.
The additional recordkeeping requirements are termed Key Data Elements. Any entity that processes, packs, or holds foods listed on the Food Traceability List must record Key Data Elements. Key Data Elements vary based on the entity’s role in the food supply chain.
Takeaway
Companies that handle any food listed on the Food Traceability List are encouraged to contact experienced counsel to discuss additional nuances of the new rule, including exemptions and strategies to achieve compliance in a cost-effective manner.
The author wishes to acknowledge Law Clerk Jordan Lee’s contributions to this Update.
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