Traceability & FSMA 204

Know where every product has been. Prove it in minutes.

AIMS™ delivers end-to-end lot-level traceability with built-in FSMA 204 compliance — for peace of mind, audit readiness, and faster recall response.

Illustrative live lot — the traceable record behind every AIMS™ shipment.

The Traceable Chain

From farm to shelf — every handoff recorded, every data point immutable.

AIMS™ captures Key Data Elements at every Critical Tracking Event in the chain, creating a complete digital thread that satisfies FSMA 204 and builds consumer trust.

STEP 1Farm

Crop registration, farmer identity, harvest data, GPS location, and quality grading captured at origin.

Key Data
Farmer ID, Harvest Date, Lot #, Location
STEP 2Collection

Aggregation center receives produce — weight verified, quality checked, digital receipt issued.

Key Data
Receiver ID, Weight, Grade, Timestamp
STEP 3Cold Storage

IoT sensors track temperature and humidity continuously. Warehouse receipts generated for financing.

Key Data
Facility ID, Temp Log, Duration, Receipt #
STEP 4Packhouse

Processing, sorting, and packing. Lot IDs assigned, QR codes generated, labels printed.

Key Data
Lot ID, Pack Date, QR Code, Label Info
STEP 5Distribution

Logistics tracking with GPS, chain-of-custody handoff, delivery confirmation with digital proof.

Key Data
Driver ID, Route, Temp, Delivery Proof
STEP 6Retail

Final receipt with full provenance. Consumer QR scan reveals complete farm-to-shelf journey.

Key Data
Store ID, Shelf Date, QR Trace, Provenance
Every step blockchain-verified. One-click audit trail. Full FSMA 204 compliance.

Platform Features

Tracing and compliance, built in from day one.

9 capabilities across tracing and compliance that keep your supply chain audit-ready at all times.

Tracing

Lot-Level Tracking

Every unit of produce receives a unique digital identity at harvest, maintained through every handoff.

Tracing

One-Step Backward Trace

Instantly trace any product back to its farm of origin, harvest date, and farmer identity.

Tracing

Forward Trace

Track where any lot has gone — which facilities, which retailers, which consumers.

Tracing

QR Code Integration

Consumer-facing QR codes provide full transparency from farm to shelf, building brand trust.

Tracing

Chain of Custody

Every handoff is digitally recorded, timestamped, and immutable on the blockchain.

Compliance

FSMA 204 Ready

Pre-built compliance workflows covering all Key Data Elements (KDEs) and Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) required by FDA.

Compliance

Automated KDE Capture

IoT sensors and mobile apps automatically capture required data at each critical tracking event.

Compliance

Audit Trail Generation

One-click audit-ready reports covering all FDA requirements, exportable in required formats.

Compliance

Recall Management

Identify and isolate affected lots within minutes, not days — dramatically reducing recall costs and risk.

FSMA 204 FAQ

Everything you need to know about FDA compliance.

Section 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requires food businesses to maintain records for traceability of certain high-risk foods. It mandates capturing Key Data Elements (KDEs) at Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) throughout the supply chain.
Food businesses in the United States involved in manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding foods on the Food Traceability List (FTL) — including fresh produce, shell eggs, finfish, soft cheeses, and ready-to-eat deli salads.
The FDA originally set January 20, 2026 as the compliance deadline. dFarm's AIMS™ platform is built to meet all current and anticipated FSMA 204 requirements.
Non-compliance can result in product recalls, facility shutdowns, civil monetary penalties, and criminal prosecution. More practically, buyers and retailers increasingly require FSMA 204 compliance as a contract condition.
AIMS™ automates KDE capture at every CTE using mobile apps, IoT sensors, and integrations with your existing systems. It generates compliance-ready reports on demand and maintains the immutable blockchain records required for audits and recalls.

Ready to become FSMA 204 compliant?

Get your operation audit-ready.

Schedule a compliance consultation and see how AIMS™ can get your operation audit-ready.

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