21 CFR § 1.1320 General Enforcement Regulations

§ 1.1320 When must I assign traceability lot codes to foods on the Food Traceability List?

Current through Sep 8, 2026 · Read all of Part 1

(a) You must assign a traceability lot code when you do any of the following: Initially pack a raw agricultural commodity other than a food obtained from a fishing vessel; perform the first land-based receiving of a food obtained from a fishing vessel; or transform a food.

(b) Except as otherwise specified in this subpart, you must not establish a new traceability lot code when you conduct other activities (e.g., shipping) for a food on the Food Traceability List.

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