The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule by 30 months, giving businesses until July 20, 2028 to implement its requirements. While the delay would postpone enforcement, the rule itself remains unchanged, aiming to improve food safety through enhanced traceability. The FDA will use the extension to collaborate with stakeholders, address challenges and provide technical support. Considering the FDA intends to extend the compliance data using their standard rule making procedures, including publication in the Federal Register, Western Growers is monitoring this development very closely.  

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