5 Signs Your Software May Not Be FSMA Rule 204-Compliant

If you can’t trace where a lot originated, where it’s been, and where it’s going—down to the item level—you’re already falling behind. FSMA Rule 204 requires detailed, end-to-end traceability. Your system should allow for rapid identification and tracking of food products through every step of the supply chain.

When your WMS, ERP, and other platforms don’t talk to each other—or worse, deliver conflicting data—it creates serious compliance and operational risks. Integrated, synchronized systems are no longer a “nice to have”—they’re essential for FSMA compliance.

Still using spreadsheets or paper logs? Manual processes are not only error-prone, but they also slow you down during recalls or audits. FSMA Rule 204 calls for digital traceability, and automation is the key to accuracy and speed.

Without a robust software testing strategy, how can you be confident your data is accurate and your systems are performing as expected? Testing helps validate functionality and ensures the reliability of your traceability data—before problems turn into compliance issues.

If your teams can’t see the same data at the same time—or rely on each other’s systems for updates—you’re working in silos. FSMA compliance requires cross-functional visibility and collaboration, and that starts with connected systems.