IFPA Responds to Food Traceability Final Rule, Recommends Educational Webinars
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has shared its initial reactions to the newly published rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act—Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods (Food Traceability Final Rule). The final rule was released on November 15, 2022, and sets additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for companies who manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods included on the Food Traceability List (FTL), which includes fresh produce commodities.
IFPA expresses that it is committed to working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help its members understand and comply with the requirements of the final rule. The association also stated that it appreciates that major concerns about the draft rule have been addressed in the final rule.