The Food Traceability Rule, a key component of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), requires comprehensive recordkeeping to trace the movement of food products through the supply chain, enhancing the ability to quickly respond to foodborne illness outbreaks.
To ensure KeHE meets the new traceability requirements effectively, they communicated that they would be asking their Supplier Partners to self-declare, at the product level, if what they supply to KeHE is covered under the scope of the FDA’s Food Traceability List (FTL). Beginning Thursday, February 20th, there will be a new section visible in the product onboarding process titled ‘Food Traceability’. The section will be required for any new products created in the KeHE CONNECT Supplier Portal and on any DRAFT items under Supplier Review. This enhancement will allow KeHE to capture specifics on whether the product contains ingredients on the Food Traceability List (FTL) along with necessary Kill-Step documentation (if applicable).
Below are some helpful resources that will also be available on the portal:
The FDA Food Traceability Rule At-A-Glance
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
*To remove interpretation and create a consistent message, KeHE is requiring all cheeses to be tracked.
Frequently Asked Questions: FSMA Food Traceability Rule
What else can you do to support Food Traceability?
• Ensure your products are GTIN compliant, highlighted in the above Product Creation User Guide, Product Identifiers section.
• Ensure your company meets EDI Requirements as listed in the KeHE Technology Guide
Expect further communication from KeHE over the next month to expand upon our approach to traceability in this journey together towards FDA compliance.
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