Questions and Answers About Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods: Guidance for Industry - Draft Guidance
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- Questions and Answers About Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods: Guidance for Industry - Draft Guidance
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- Feb 20, 2026
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- May 21, 2026Comment from Main Street Foundation Center for Regulatory Analysis and EngagementSupportAdvocacy📎 Attachment
The Main Street Foundation's Center for Regulatory Analysis and Engagement (CRAE) supports the FDA's efforts to improve food traceability but argues for a risk-based, proportional approach that accounts for the differences between industrial and localized food systems. They emphasize the need to protect smaller producers from disproportionate compliance costs and advocate for clear, expanded exemptions to maintain food affordability and regional diversity.
Read comment → - May 20, 2026Comment from Florida Fruit & Vegetable AssociationSupportTrade association📎 Attachment
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) supports the FDA's public health objectives regarding the FSMA Section 204 Traceability Rule but urges the agency to provide more clarity and flexibility for small-scale and low-technology operations. They advocate for specific guidance on lot data transmission, KDE responsibilities, and the inclusion of retail and foodservice sectors to ensure a comprehensive and economically feasible traceback system.
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