The FSMA 204 compliance deadline is upon us. The rule requires traceability lot codes and detailed harvest records. To meet these requirements, many major buyers and distributors now expect standardized barcodes like GS1-128 on every case. Generate compliant labels in seconds — and meet buyer expectations without slowing down your harvest.
Real label · Generated in seconds
The FDA's Food Traceability Rule was originally set to take effect on January 20, 2026. The deadline has since been pushed to July 20, 2028.
Congress has directed the FDA not to enforce the rule before that date, and the FDA says it intends to comply. That gives farms more time to prepare — but the underlying traceability requirements remain.
If you grow, pack, cool, or ship foods on the FDA Food Traceability List, now is the time to get your records and lot tracking ready.
FSMA Section 204 requires traceability lot codes and linked records. We generate GS1-128 barcodes that meet common buyer requirements.
Most traceability software was built for large packers and priced accordingly — thousands per year, lengthy onboarding, and features you'll never use.
You need something that works in the field on day one, without an IT department or a consultant. Compliance shouldn't slow down your operation.
Enter harvest dates, products, and lot numbers into your Google Sheet — the same way you already track your crops. No new system to learn.
Sign into members.farmlabel.app, choose the rows that are ready to go, and click Print. Batch IDs, GS1-128 barcodes, and voice pick codes are all generated automatically.
Labels designed for FSMA 204 traceability compliance land in your Google Drive immediately. Print as many copies as you need on any standard label printer — no per-print charges.
Forget complex ERP software. Our specialized Google Sheets Harvest Tracker template is the "remote control" for your labels. It handles the record-keeping FSMA 204 requires while making label generation as easy as filling out a row.
Developed by a team with roots in both agriculture and operations, farmlabel.app was built around how farms actually work — not how software vendors think they do.
Generates correct batch IDs with GS1-128 barcodes — GTIN, pack date, and lot number encoded to spec — plus PTI voice pick codes calculated automatically.
Just use an easy Google Sheet spreadsheet. Log harvest data the way you already do — the app reads it directly from your existing Sheet and handles the rest.
Pack-based credits mean you only pay for the unique traceable lot labels you actually generate. Simple, transparent, and fair.
Every PDF is filed in your Google Drive, linked back to your Sheet, and accessible from any device. Your traceability records are always ready for audit.
Generate a single standard 4" × 6" PTI label online. Test your Case UPC, GS1-128 barcode, and Voice Pick codes directly on your thermal printer before automating your whole harvest.
Each traceable lot label carries everything required for FSMA compliance and retail acceptance.
Choose a Label Pack that fits your seasonal harvest. Credits are valid for 12 months. Once you've used your pack, simply top up with a new one.
Note: Our specialized Google Sheets harvest tracker is now included free with all Label Packs for a limited time. This template is always included as standard with the Enterprise plan.
A unique label refers to a single data entry (one product/lot/date). You can print 1 or 1,000 stickers for that same lot at no extra cost.
Note: This will open your default email application to send the message.
We went from spending half a morning on labels to having them done before the first pallet was loaded. It just works.
James G. · Fifth-generation grower, Illinois