Many companies covered by FDA’s Food Traceability Rule, also known as FSMA 204, are focused on the January 20, 2026 compliance deadline. Taking a step back to look at the big picture, it’s important to recognize that the work we’re doing now will yield benefits far beyond compliance with current regulations.

If you’ve been following our Timeline to FSMA 204 Compliance series, you’re familiar with the Learn, Plan, Do, Review strategy we’ve referenced in Parts 1-3 of this series. Part 4 will discuss the timeline’s final but ongoing phase, “Review.”