GFTC Research and Resources
GFTC Research and Resources
In 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) contracted with the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) to develop two pilot projects designed to test and study various product tracing practices for fresh produce and processed foods. In March 2013, IFT announces the public release of their report for the FDA focused on the outcomes of these two pilot projects.
This groundbreaking project—a core component of the Food Safety Modernization Act traceability requirements – spurred an innovative methodology for evaluating end-to-end traceability. The GFTC continues to use this methodology in the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability.
A selection of resources curated to guide your traceability system development and implementation
Reading Materials
Leverage our helpful journal articles, issues, whitepapers, and briefs to gain a better understanding of food traceability so you can be better equipped to lead your company’s traceability initiative.