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June 19, 2025

# What is a Traceability Plan?

## Learn more about creating the FDA-required Traceability Plan.

This rule requires that companies manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding foods on the Food Traceability List (FTL) have a plan that outlines how they will meet additional recordkeeping requirements. 

[(Article) How to Get Started Creating Your Own Traceability Plan](https://newerapartners.com/insights/how-to-get-started-creating-your-own-traceability-plan/) 

[(Infographic) Sample Traceability Plan](https://www.ifoodds.com/traceability-plan-infographic/)

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