U.S. FDA Drafts Industry Guidance on Food Traceability Rule

On February 19, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a series of actions regarding the implementation of the Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods (Food Traceability Rule). The Agency issued a draft guidance document addressing stakeholder questions, finalized an exemption for certain cottage cheese products, and announced upcoming stakeholder engagement sessions.