The FDA Food Traceability Rule is coming. Wherefour captures the records it requires as you work and pulls reports you'll need in seconds.
Evaluate · roll out · run on real data
The deadline moved to 2028 but the timeline is closer than you think.
See the FDA rule →Click through each section to navigate the requirements.
What the rule asks
The rule applies to foods on the FDA Food Traceability List such as leafy greens, fresh-cut produce, shell eggs, nut butters, certain cheeses, seafood and more.
With Wherefour
Wherefour flags which of your products and ingredients fall on the FTL, so you always know exactly what's in scope.
What the rule asks
Records are required at specific supply-chain events, from receiving, transforming, creating, and shipping FTL foods.
With Wherefour
Every time you receive, produce, or ship, the event is logged automatically, no separate step to remember.
What the rule asks
At each event you must capture specific data points such as lot code, product description, location, date, and quantity.
With Wherefour
The required data is captured as a byproduct of daily work, complete and consistent, every time.
What the rule asks
A traceability lot code must tie records together and follow the product as it moves and transforms.
With Wherefour
Lot codes are assigned and carried automatically through every transformation, so genealogy is never broken.
What the rule asks
When the FDA requests your records, you must provide them as an electronic sortable spreadsheet within 24 hours.
With Wherefour
Export the a sortable spreadsheet on demand and a task that takes seconds instead of days.
What the rule asks
Fast traceability exists so contaminated food can be found and removed quickly during a recall.
With Wherefour
Run a mock recall anytime to prove your program works and identify affected lots and shipments in just a few clicks.
Leading brands Rely on Wherefour for Compliance
DOU Bakehouse relies on Wherefour to meet audits, track ingredients in real time, pass compliance checks quickly, and scale while securing major clients.
The essentials on the Food Traceability Rule, the 2028 deadline, and what it means for your business.