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# FSMA 204

 An introduction to FDA's Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204)

- [What is FSMA 204?](https://info.ifoodds.com/kb-trace-exchange/what-is-fsma-204)
- [What are Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) and Key Data Elements (KDEs)?](https://info.ifoodds.com/kb-trace-exchange/what-are-critical-tracking-events-and-key-data-elements)
- [What is a Traceability Lot Code (TLC)?](https://info.ifoodds.com/kb-trace-exchange/what-is-a-traceability-lot-code-tlc)
- [What is the Food Traceability List (FTL)?](https://info.ifoodds.com/kb-trace-exchange/what-is-the-food-traceability-list-ftl)
- [What is an Electronic Sortable Spreadsheet?](https://info.ifoodds.com/kb-trace-exchange/what-is-an-electronic-sortable-spreadsheet)
- [What are shipping KDEs and why do I need to share them with my customers?](https://info.ifoodds.com/kb-trace-exchange/why-do-i-need-to-share-shipping-kdes-with-my-customers)
- [What is Master Data?](https://info.ifoodds.com/kb-trace-exchange/what-is-master-data)
- [What is Event Data?](https://info.ifoodds.com/kb-trace-exchange/what-is-event-data)
- [How do I prepare for FSMA 204?](https://info.ifoodds.com/kb-trace-exchange/how-do-i-prepare-for-fsma-204)
- [What is a Traceability Plan?](https://info.ifoodds.com/kb-trace-exchange/what-is-a-traceability-plan)

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## Guides and Resources

- [What is FSMA 204: A FSMA 204 Resource Guide](https://info.ifoodds.com/kb-trace-exchange/what-is-fsma-204-a-fsma-204-resource-guide)

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- [Getting Started: Enrollment](https://info.ifoodds.com/kb-trace-exchange/getting-started-enrollment#main-content)

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- [General FAQs](https://info.ifoodds.com/kb-trace-exchange/general-faqs#main-content)

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