EPCIS Recommendations for FSMA 204 Critical Tracking Events

This document is a technical report that outlines the EPCIS (Electronic Product Code Information Services) recommendations for the FSMA 204 (Food Safety Modernization Act) Critical Tracking Events (CTEs). It describes how the EPCIS standard can be utilized to capture essential supply chain events and the relevant information needed for compliance with FSMA 204 guidelines. The report details various CTEs, including Harvest, Cooling, Initial Packing, Transformation, Shipping, Receiving, and First Land-Based Receiver, and provides example data in EPCIS 2.0 JSON format. Each section is structured to present the specific CTE, a description of the event data, and how it aligns with the required Key Data Elements (KDEs). The document also emphasizes that the guidelines are voluntary and should not be interpreted as mandatory requirements. It includes a log of changes made in the latest release, reflecting updates to graphics, descriptions, and data examples to enhance clarity and compliance support.