The United States has the most comprehensive food traceability framework in the world through FSMA Section 204. Compliance is required by January 2026 (extended to 2027 for some entities).
Regulatory Authority
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforces FSMA 204 through the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN). The FDA conducts inspections, requests traceability records within 24 hours, and can issue warning letters and import alerts for non-compliant companies.