FSMA 204 represents a major shift in food traceability expectations, requiring covered entities to capture, maintain, and share specific Key Data Elements (KDEs) at defined Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) across the supply chain. This session will help food safety professionals understand the practical impact of the FDA Food Traceability Rule, including how it applies to Food Traceability List foods, how traceability lot codes and electronic records support faster recalls, and why digital readiness is essential for compliance. The session will also explore how FSMA 204 can be integrated with existing food safety management systems requirements related to supplier approval, traceability, raw material control, recall preparedness, documentation, internal audits, and continual improvement. Attendees will leave with a practical view of “what good looks like” when traceability is embedded into daily operations—not simply treated as a regulatory obligation.