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Major retailers are signaling traceability expectations ahead of the July 2028 FDA date. Non-compliant suppliers risk losing shelf access.
Retailers are signaling traceability expectations
Suppliers who cannot demonstrate FSMA 204 traceability risk losing contracts.
Multiple top-10 grocers have publicly signaled supplier traceability expectations ahead of the 2028 deadline. Specific requirements vary by buyer, so confirm directly with your buyer.
How it works for suppliers
No software to install. No IT project. No learning curve.
Step 1
Get Your Portal Link
Your buyer sends you a portal link. Click it to open the submission form. No account creation, no downloads, no IT department.
30 seconds
Step 2
Submit Shipment Data
Enter your traceability lot code, product details, quantities, and shipping information. The form guides you through exactly what FSMA 204 requires.
2 minutes
Step 3
Data is Verified & Recorded
Your submission is SHA-256 hashed, chain-linked, and stored in an FDA-oriented sortable structure. You receive a verification receipt with your event ID instantly.
Instant
What you need to know about FSMA 204
Who it applies to
Any business that manufactures, processes, packs, or holds foods on the Food Traceability List (FTL), including fresh produce, seafood, dairy, eggs, deli salads, nut butters, and more. This includes domestic and foreign suppliers.
What you must record
Key Data Elements (KDEs) at Critical Tracking Events (CTEs): harvesting, cooling, packing, first land-based receiving, shipping, receiving, and transformation. Required fields include traceability lot codes, product descriptions, quantities, locations, and dates.
The deadline
Current public FDA posture points to July 20, 2028 as the earliest enforcement date under congressional direction. Many major retailers are signaling traceability expectations to suppliers ahead of that date. Specific retailer requirements vary by buyer and should be confirmed directly with your buyer.
What happens if you are not compliant
The FDA can issue warning letters, charge re-inspection fees (~$225/hour), mandate product recalls, suspend facility registration (halting operations), and refuse import admission. More immediately, retailers may drop non-compliant suppliers.
Need your suppliers to submit traceability data?
Generate portal links from your RegEngine dashboard and share them with suppliers. They submit data directly, with no account needed and no training required. Data flows into your workspace automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to create an account?
No. If your buyer sent you a portal link, you can submit shipment data immediately. No account, no software installation, no IT involvement. Just click the link and fill out the form.
What is FSMA 204?
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Section 204 requires enhanced traceability for foods on the Food Traceability List. Covered companies must record Key Data Elements at Critical Tracking Events and may need to provide records to the FDA within 24 hours of request. Current public FDA posture points to July 20, 2028 as the earliest enforcement date under congressional direction.
What if I already have a traceability system?
RegEngine works alongside your existing systems. You can submit data via our portal form, upload CSV files, or integrate via our API. We do not require you to replace anything.
What data do I need to provide?
For shipping events: your Traceability Lot Code (TLC), product description, quantity, unit of measure, ship date, origin facility, and destination facility. Optional fields include carrier name, PO number, temperature, and GLN identifiers.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Every submission is SHA-256 hashed and cryptographically chain-linked. Data is stored in tenant-isolated databases with row-level security. Your data is only visible to you and the buyer who generated your portal link.
What does this cost me?
Submitting data through a portal link is free. Your buyer pays for RegEngine. If you want your own RegEngine account to manage traceability across all your buyers, plans start at $425/mo (billed annually) at the Founding rate.
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