Food Traceability Resources
Resources for our retailer and supplier partners to learn more about the Food Traceability Rule and UNFI’s road to compliance.
A Recent Announcement From the FDA
As of March 20, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its intention to delay the Food Traceability Rule compliance date by 30 months. UNFI is continuing to work toward compliance while adjusting internal processes and timelines. We’ll provide more detail on retailer and supplier requirements at a later date.
What is Food Traceability?
The FDA is requiring all companies that hold, pack, or sell foods to keep detailed records for a specific list of foods found on the Food Traceability List (FTL). For more general information on the Food Traceability Rule, please see our list of resources.
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Supplier Requirements
View Supplier Food Traceability Requirements
Retailer Requirements
View Retailer Food Traceability RequirementsResourcesTraceability Resources
Key UNFI and industry resources to help you navigate the Food Traceability Rule.
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UNFI Food Traceability FAQ
UNFI Food Traceability FAQ
Learn more on the Food Traceability Rule, data sharing requirements, and what UNFI is doing to prepare.
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FSMA Final Rule and Requirements for Food Traceability
FSMA Final Rule and Requirements for Food Traceability
View the full Food Traceability List (FTL) along with recordkeeping requirements, rule details, and more.
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GS1 Application of Systems of Standards to Support FSMA 204
GS1 Application of Systems of Standards to Support FSMA 204
Read the latest Retail Grocery and Foodservice Application of GS1 System of Standards to Support FSMA 204.
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National Grocers Association (NGA) Traceability Center
National Grocers Association (NGA) Traceability Center
NGA members can access this site and the Step-by-Step Guide to the Food Traceability Rule.
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Food Industry Association (FMI) FSMA Resource Center
Food Industry Association (FMI) FSMA Resource Center
FMI members can access the FSMA Resource Center.
Access the FMI Resource Center
Contact Us
Have more questions on traceability? Please submit them to FoodTraceability@unfi.com