FSMA 204
The content outlines BFC Software's decade-long expertise in food safety and traceability, emphasizing their Dakota WMS system's capabilities—such as barcode scanning and centralized data capture—to help food distributors comply with the FSMA 204 final rule on additional traceability records by the January 20, 2026 deadline, and provides multiple FDA and industry resources for deeper understanding and implementation guidance.
Unpacking FSMA 204
Helping Food Distributors gain key insights and operationalize strategies for FSMA 204 before the January 20, 2026 deadline.
BFC's Involvement in Food Safety & Traceability Committees
- Over 10 years of involvement in food safety and traceability committees.
FSMA 204 Compliance Deadline
- January 20, 2026 (Extension Pending)
Dakota WMS + FSMA 204
For over a decade, BFC Software has been closely involved in food safety and traceability committees to ensure that our software is always ahead of the curve when it comes to any upcoming regulations.
Benefits of a WMS for FSMA 204 Compliance
- Ability to import pre-receipt data
- Ability to scan barcodes (GS1, UPC, UCI, LPN, etc.)
- Capture key data elements at receipt, movement, selection, and delivery
- Single, reportable data store for all KDEs and operational data
- Complete control of inventory
FSMA 204 Resources
Take a deeper dive into the FSMA 204 Ruling with these resources:
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FDA: FSMA Final Rule
FSMA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods -
FDA: What's On The List
Learn which foods are designated as being on the Food Traceability List (FTL) -
IFPA: FSMA 204 Resources
Resource page by the IFPA, including sortable spreadsheet templates and more. -
FDA Proposed Solution: Traceability Lot Codes
Opinion article regarding the traceability solution submitted to the FDA -
IFPA Webinar: Implementing FSMA 204
Webinar discussing FSMA 204 compliance for food distributors and wholesalers -
FDA Intends to Extend FSMA 204 Compliance Date
The FDA announced its intention to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule by 30 months
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