Food Traceability

Precision Traceability, Built for FDA FSMA204 Compliance

Manufacturers, processors, distributors and holders on the FDA’s Food Traceability List face exacting rules under FSMA Section 204(d). Requirements like capturing Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) and Key Data Elements (KDEs), and providing records in 24 hours, make shaky systems a liability. Haloglide unifies data from farms, plants, shipments, and audits into a standards-aligned platform that keeps you audit-ready and regulation compliant.

Why FSMA-impacted organisations need Haloglide

FSMA 204 is only as reliable as the traceability data behind it: incomplete or mismatched event records, delayed data, or disconnected systems create compliance risk. With Haloglide, you decide who sees what, when. API integrations, GS1 EPCIS-native data flows, and secure linkage let you collect transform, ship, and share traceability data exactly as FSMA 204 demands.

Industry Challenges

Data chaos and delays

Many organisations track batch movements via spreadsheets or paper—when a recall hits, gathering full CTEs + KDEs is slow and error-prone.

Inconsistent Formats

Lack of standardization means data from different sources may be unusable or rejected in audits.

Regulator/Buyer Expectations Rising

Digital, traceable, real-time records are now the norm; audits expect machine-readable, timely data — not retroactive documentation.

Day-to-day with Haloglide

Maria operates a fresh-produce packing facility. Before Haloglide, she spent hours each week retrieving records from multiple systems to satisfy audits. Now:

  • Flight Recorder captures supplier shipments the moment they arrive — GS1 barcodes scanned, KDEs auto-logged, and lot codes linked. Each record is time-stamped and tamper-proof, ready for FDA tracebacks.

  • Transformation events flow straight into Haloglide. Batch IDs, timestamps, and QC checks are recorded in Flight Recorder; Halo Connect ingests data from line equipment and sensors. Compliance data isn’t re-entered — it’s captured as part of production.

  • Halo Connect generates Advance Shipping Notices enriched with KDEs. Buyers and regulators receive the same standardised data set, transmitted via EPCIS or GS1 Digital Link. Traceability follows the product — not the paperwork.

  • Recall Command pinpoints affected units in minutes. One query surfaces the entire chain of CTEs and produces an FDA-ready report. Precision recall replaces panic — protecting consumers while reducing business disruption.

Your Essential Building Blocks for FDA Compliance

being compliant isn’t about bolting on more paperwork — it’s about having the right tools embedded in daily operations. Haloglide’s platform is built around specialised modules that capture, connect, and command your traceability data. Each module addresses a specific regulatory requirement, so instead of chasing records, you can focus on running your business with confidence.

Flight Recorder – Every CTE + KDE is locked in with EPCIS standards, creating a complete, non-editable chain of custody.

Halo Connect – Secure sharing; selective access; GS1 Digital Links; API integrations so partners, farms, labs feed you valid data automatically.

Recall Command – Rapid, precise recall capability; trace all impacted units; generate reports that meet FDA’s expectation.

Understanding FSMA204

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is a U.S. law aimed at reducing foodborne illness. Section 204(d) — the Food Traceability Rule — sets out detailed record-keeping requirements for companies that grow, process, pack, ship, or sell certain high-risk foods. Learn more.

Are your products subject to the act?

On paper, it sounds simple. Capture the right information at the right points in the supply chain. In practice, it’s a major shift. To comply, most businesses will need to:

  1. Change processes — collecting data at every handoff, not just at shipping or receiving.

  2. Capture more data — every Critical Tracking Event must be documented with Key Data Elements.

  3. Update systems — paper logs and spreadsheets won’t deliver FDA’s 24-hour response rule.

  4. Rely on suppliers — compliance isn’t just about your records, it depends on sharing accurate information up and down the chain.

Haloglide Benefits

Haloglide makes FSMA 204 compliance achievable. The rule is complex, the requirements are strict, and the timelines are unforgiving. Haloglide gives you the structure, automation, and reporting you need to be compliant — without drowning in manual work.

Always audit-ready. Full traceability records are structured, complete and accessible anytime.

Meet FDA’s 24-hour rule. Identify affected batches instantly, contain the scope, and cut risk.

Standards compliance & interoperability. GS1 EPCIS compatibility ensures seamless integration with suppliers, buyers, and regulators.

Lower operational risk. Replace manual, error-prone processes with automated, regulator-ready data capture.

Haloglide is your operating system for trust.

Book a demo today and see how your supply chain can glide from complexity to certainty.