Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Original compliance date |
| 2025-2026 | FDA proposes 30-month extension; Congress directs non-enforcement before Jul 20, 2028; FDA says it intends to comply |
| Jul 20, 2028 | Earliest enforcement date |
- Year-1 + 3-year costs for 8 ERPs side by side
- Discount benchmarks + partner rate card
- RFP template included
Emailed to you after purchase as a spreadsheet + PDF. Partner quotes stay free. 14-day money-back guarantee. Refund policy
A realistic plan for the extra time
- Now
Confirm which of your products are on the Food Traceability List.
- 2026-2027
Select or upgrade your ERP/traceability system; implementations take months, not weeks.
- Before mid-2028
Run mock 24-hour spreadsheet requests with suppliers and customers.
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- Year-1 + 3-year costs for 8 ERPs side by side
- Discount benchmarks + partner rate card
- RFP template included
Emailed to you after purchase as a spreadsheet + PDF. Partner quotes stay free. 14-day money-back guarantee. Refund policy
Frequently asked questions
Was FSMA 204 delayed?
Yes. FDA will not enforce it before July 20, 2028 (FDA page updated July 2026).
Sources
- FDA - FSMA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records (accessed 2026-09-23) - Source date: 2026-07-24