Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Section 204 is a new food regulation intended to allow for faster identification and rapid removal of potentially contaminated food from the market, resulting in fewer foodborne illnesses and/or deaths. The regulation requires a significant shift in how Walmart Inc. and our suppliers effectively manage and track the journey the food takes to reach our customers and members. In response, we expect all food suppliers to comply with these enhanced traceability requirements.

What's Changed for Food Suppliers

A new “FSMA Section 204 Traceability” attribute has been added in our item catalog. Food suppliers must self-declare, at the item level, whether each item is on the Food Traceability List (i.e., subject to the FSMA 204 regulation).

Refer to this Food Traceability Requirements page for more detailed information. As a reminder, these enhanced food traceability requirements are applicable to all food products. Walmart's monitoring and enforcement strategy will begin with products subject to the regulation.  

For specific questions related to food traceability, contact foodtraceability@walmart.com.

How to Self-Declare in Supplier One

Watch this video to learn more about self-declaring the food traceability attribute.

1. In the left navigation menu, click Items and inventory and select Catalog. In the Products or Item configurations and hierarchies view, click the Product ID search bar.

   

   Copy and paste the Product IDs in the search bar. Remember to select the ID Type if you’re searching for multiple items (all of your Product IDs must be the same type). You do not need to select an ID Type if you’re searching for only one item. Then, click the Apply button.

   

2. In the item list, click the dots under the Actions columns and select Product & Offer Overview.

   

   In the item grid, click the dots at the top right corner of the card and select Product & Offer Overview.

   

3. In the Product Content to improve search & browse on Walmart website section, click Edit.

   

4. Find the attribute named FSMA Section 204 Traceability.
   Enter the attribute name (or part of it) in the Attribute Finder on the right side. Attributes that match your search will be highlighted in blue on the page.

   

5. Open the drop-down menu and select an option:
   1. In Scope (Food is on FTL)
   2. In Scope (Food is on FTL but Exempt Due to Kill Step)
   3. Not in Scope (Food is not on FTL)

   

6. Click Submit at the bottom right corner of the Product & Offer Overview page.

   

How to Self-Declare in Bulk

1. In the left navigation menu, click Items and inventory and select Maintenance Hub.

   

2. On the Product Content & Site Experience tile, click Update product information.

   

3. Select a Product ID Type from the drop-down menu. All of your Product IDs must be the same type.

   

4. Copy and paste up to 5,000 Product IDs in the box. Then, click the Continue button.

   

5. Select Export a custom set of attributes. In the Product Content to improve search & browse on Walmart website drop-down menu, search for and select the attribute named FSMA Section 204 Traceability.

   

6. Click the Export button.

   

7. Open the spreadsheet and provide the attribute values. Refer to the Data Definitions tab for the attribute definition and data requirements.

   

   By default, your spreadsheet will be named with the date and time it is created. Remember to save your spreadsheet in Excel Workbook, or .xlsx, format when you're done.
8. To submit your file in Supplier One:
   • Click the Upload button in the top navigation menu.
   • Drag and drop your file into the upload window, or click Choose file to select the files.
     • Upfront validations will check for common errors. If any are found, click the Download error file button to fix the errors before trying your upload again.
     • If no common errors are found, click the Continue button.
   • Provide a submission description.
   • Click Submit.

     

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Have Questions or Need Help?

If you experience any issues viewing and managing your catalog, please click "Help" in the top navigation menu and select "Manage tickets" to file a case ticket. Or, select "Chat" to get real-time help from our chat bot or click "Search articles" to search Supplier One HelpDocs. 

Make sure to select the issue type Items and Inventory.