Simplify your FSMA Section 204 Compliance with TallyFlow
Ensure food safety with our GS1-powered tracking software
FSMA 204 Overview
In 2028, food businesses will need to be fully compliant with the Food Traceability Rule (or FSMA 204). This rule applies to companies involved in manufacturing, processing, packaging, or holding any food on the FDA's Food Traceability List (FTL). Under FSMA 204, these businesses must be able to identify and provide critical tracking events (CTEs) and key data elements (KDEs) to the FDA within 24 hours of a foodborne illness investigation or recall. This traceability allows authorities to trace food items back to their source, including specific farms and lot numbers.
Is Software Required to Comply with FSMA 204?
The FDA doesn't mandate specific software, and there's no one-size-fits-all technology solution. However, many businesses prefer to use software for its efficiency and accuracy. It can significantly reduce manual errors and automate parts of the compliance workflow.
How TallyFlow Simplifies FSMA 204 Compliance
Our TallyFlow tracking software simplifies your FSMA 204 compliance. It does this by associating GS1 tags with your food items, an option given by the FDA to improve traceability. These tags, encoded with essential details like lot number, serial number, company prefix, and product identifier, allow anyone in the supply chain – from shippers to inspectors – to quickly identify the farm and product using a barcode or RFID tag.
TallyFlow Key Benefits
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FSMA Section 204 Compliance
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Manage Key Data Elements (KDEs) & Critical Tracking Events (CTEs).
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Meet the 2028 deadline with confidence.
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Reduce risk of fines and improve food safety visibility.
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Simplified Traceability with GS1 Standards
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Use existing barcode and RFID technology for seamless data capture.
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Improve supply chain transparency for faster recalls and safer products.
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Future-proof your traceability system with globally recognized standards.
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Cost-Effective Solution
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Eliminate manual data entry and simplify operations.
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Reduce errors and improve data accuracy for cost savings.
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Scalable solution to fit your company's size and budget.
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TallyFlow Features
Intuitive interface
User-friendly platform for easy data management
Near Real-Time Tracking
Monitor product movement throughout the supply chain.
Secure Cloud Storage
Ensure data integrity and accessibility
GS1 Tag Printing
Generate compliant tags when boxing products
Process Overview
GS1 Company and Product Identification
TallyFlow uses GS1 tags for global traceability. Producers register with gs1.org in order to obtain company and product identities. Once these are obtained from GS1, the producer can enter values into TallyFlow settings for the mobile application to correctly generate the tags required for traceability.
Packing FSMA-Regulated Foods
While packing boxes of produce or other FSMA-regulated foods, TallyFlow Mobile prints GS1-compliant RFID and barcode labels for a box or pallet (a parent tag of the individual boxes). Encoded into each box tag is the producer, the product number, a lot number and a serial number. TallyFlow uses categories to determine which product is being packed. For example, a category of Cucumbers GS1-01 will use product ID 01 to associate with the product being boxed. A worker will place these tags on the boxes. When printing a parent tag, such as a pallet tag, each subsequent box tag is associated with the parent until a new parent tag is created or cleared. TallyFlow Mobile adjusts the lot numbers and serial numbers automatically.
Tracking Shipping through Fulfillment
During the shipping process, the producer will scan or enter an invoice number or other identifier with the shipment so that the items are associated with this invoice. Employing optional parent tags for grouping assets together, a producer can move a pallet or group of tags together with a single scan. In the TallyFlow web application, users can search for items by lot number, specific tag or invoice number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Case Study
Learn how Houser Farms is using our TallyFlow asset management software to comply with FSMA section 204 by reading our case study.
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