Ensuring temperature compliance is a top priority for food logistics and supply chain companies, especially with the introduction of FSMA rule 204. This rule requires detailed traceability for high-risk foods, tracking every Critical Tracking Event (CTE) and capturing Key Data Elements (KDE) throughout the journey. For perishable goods, robust cold chain monitoring is essential to meet these standards and protect product integrity.
FSMA 204, KDEs, and CTEs: What’s Required?
FSMA 204 mandates that companies record and link KDEs—such as lot codes, product descriptions, and event locations—at every CTE in the supply chain. While this improves traceability, it doesn’t guarantee food safety unless temperature is also monitored continuously.
Why Cold Chain Monitoring Matters for FSMA 204
- Real-Time Temperature Compliance: Surfact’s solution provides continuous, real-time temperature data, instantly alerting teams to any deviations. This proactive approach helps prevent spoilage and ensures products remain within safe temperature ranges, supporting both compliance and quality.
- Automated Traceability: By integrating temperature data with other KDEs, Surfact creates a comprehensive traceability record. This makes it easy to respond quickly to regulatory requests and pinpoint the source of any issue.
- Minimize Recalls and Waste: Immediate alerts and detailed logs help narrow the scope of recalls, reduce food waste, and protect your brand’s reputation.
- Future-Proof Compliance: While FSMA 204 doesn’t yet require temperature as a KDE, regulations are evolving. Surfact’s cold chain monitoring positions your business to adapt to future compliance needs.
Surfact: Smart Cold Chain Monitoring for Food Logistics
Surfact’s IoT-enabled solution delivers:
- Continuous temperature, location, and shock monitoring for every shipment
- Automated alerts for temperature excursions, supporting proactive intervention
- Seamless API integration for easy data sharing with existing traceability and compliance systems
- User-friendly dashboards for instant access to all compliance and shipment data
Takeaway
To achieve full FSMA 204 compliance and safeguard perishable goods, integrating cold chain monitoring with KDE and CTE traceability is essential. Surfact’s real-time temperature compliance solution ensures your products stay safe, your records are audit-ready, and your supply chain is future-proof.
Contact Surfact to see how our cold chain monitoring can help you achieve FSMA 204 compliance and protect your business.
