Resources & Tools
PTI FSMA 204 Resources
PTI FSMA 204 Implementation Guidance (2024)
This implementation guideline was prepared by the PTI FSMA Working Group to assist with the implementation of the FSMA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods.
PTI FSMA 204 TLC Source and Reference Guidance (2024)
This guidance was prepared by the PTI FSMA Working Group to assist with the understanding of the Traceability Lot Code (TLC) Source and (TLC) Source Reference.
PTI Best Practices for Formatting Case Labels (2024)
This updated best practice document was prepared and updated by the PTI Technology Working Group to assist with the implementation of PTI case labeling. The only change to the PTI Harmonized case label is the addition of a horizontal line across the middle of the label to visually verify print quality.
PTI Why and How to Use EDI 856 Advance Ship Notice/Manifest Transaction Set (ASN) (2024)
This guidance provides specifications for implementing an EDI 856 Advance Ship Notice (ASN) for produce shipments and addresses its use to meet FSMA 204 Shipping CTE requirements. Additionally, specific existing attributes have been identified to address FSMA 204 required KDEs within the ASN. These are detailed in GS1 US EDI Recommendation for FSMA 2024.
GS1 US Application of GS1 System of Standards to Support FSMA 204 Guideline (2023)
This implementation guideline was prepared by the GS1 US FSMA 204 Workgroup to assist the United States’ food industry with implementing GS1 Standards for traceability and specifically to help meet the requirements outlined in the Final Rule.
GLN Guidance to Support FSMA 204 Implementation - Coming Soon
This guideline helps companies in the fruit and vegetable sector and their supply chain partners to understand and share the same information about the unique identification of parties and locations using the GLN (GS1 Global Location Number).
In an effort to implement the Produce Traceability Initiative as outlined in the Action Plan
The following Resources & Tools are available to provide comprehensive background information on each of the steps and best practices to assist the industry in accomplishing the milestones.
Making the Case for PTI
- Traceability Frequently Asked Questions
- SPANISH - Preguntas Más Frecuentes Sobre Trazabilidad de Frutas y Vegetales Frescos
- 7 Milestones to PTI Implementation
- “About the PTI” Flyer (September 2011)
- PTI Traceability Frequently Asked Questions
- Produce Traceability Initiative versus DataBar
- PTI Industry Presentation Made at Hunts Point Produce Terminal Annual Meeting
- PTI Industry Presentation Made at Premier Apple Marketing Cooperative Annual Forum
Best Practices
The following Resources & Tools are available to provide comprehensive background information on each of the steps and best practices to assist the industry in accomplishing the milestones.
Updated: PTI Harmonized Traceability Case Label (Mar 2021)
Updated to meet buyer requirements in the U.S. and Canada. Best practices will be updated soon.
Ocean Mist Farms Implements PTI Best Practices
Learn about Ocean Mist Farms' implementation of Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) best practices and what benefits the business realized from this work.
Guides
- Best Practices for Formatting Case Labels (February 2024)
- Best Practices for Private Label/Brand (September 2016)
- Best Practices for Repacking/Commingling (March 2012)
- Best Practice for Produce Brokers (March 2012)
- Best Practices for Direct Print (February 2012)
- Best Practices for Preparing to Assign GTINs (January 2012)
- SPANISH - Best Practices for Preparing to Assign GTINs (January 2012)
- Best Practices for Product Substitutions (January 2012)
- Best Practices for Cross Docking (December 2011)
- SPANISH - Best Practices for Cross Docking (December 2011)
- Best Practices for Formatting Hybrid Pallets Labels (October 2014)
- Best Practice for Use of Hybrid Pallet Labels by Receivers (October 2014)
- Guidance on Benefits of Advance Ship Notice versus Hybrid Pallet Labels (November 2013)
Traceability Guidance Document for Industry Compliance with the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
This document provides an overview of the regulatory requirements on traceability, as found in Part 5 of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). In addition to traceability requirements, industry must also ensure that mandatory labelling requirements found in the SFCR, Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA), Food and Drug Regulations (FDR), and Food and Drugs Act (FDA) are also satisfied.
GS1 Fruit & Vegetable Master Data Attribute Implementation Guide
GS1 Fruit & Vegetable Master Data Attribute Implementation Guide Provides support to companies seeking to electronically exchange fruit & vegetable product information in accordance with GS1 standards.
GS1 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Labelling Consumer Units Guideline
GS1 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Labelling Consumer Units Guideline provides support to companies seeking to label fruit & vegetable product information at the consumer unit (each) level using GS1 standards.
Fruit and Vegetable GTIN Assignment Implementation Guideline (January 2014)
This guide issued by GS1 provides guidance on how to assign a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) and when to assign a new GTIN.
GS1 Global Fruit & Vegetable Traceability Implementation Guide (Sept 2015)
This guide documents best practices for implementing traceability in the fresh produce industry and is intended for those responsible for implementing traceability in their company’s operations across the entire produce supply chain. It updates and replaces the CPMA/PMA Fresh Produce Traceability Guide to Implementation v2 (October 2006).
Data Synchronization
- Best Practices Data Synchronization (March 2012)
- Data Synchronization: Grade Codes (February 2012)
- Data Synchronization: Commodity and Variant Codes (February 2012)
- Data Synchronization: Growing Method Codes (February 2012)
- Data Synchronization: Units of Measure Codes (February 2012)
- Data Synchronization: Package Type Codes (February 2012)
- Data Synchronization: Country of Origin Codes (February 2012)
- Data Synchronization: Worksheet Example (February 2012)
- Data Synchronization Template (February 2012)
Calculators, Checklists & Scorecards
Voice Pick Code Calculator (Source: HarvestMark)
This tool will calculate four-digit voice pick codes for PTI-compliant case labels.
GTIN Check Digit Calculator (Source: GS1 US)
Note this link will redirect you to the GS1 US website; use the check digit calculator for the PTI-compliant 14-digit GTIN.
E-Learning Module
E-learning modules: Product Identification and Traceability in the Fresh Produce Industry.
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Webcasts
Generic U.P.C.s and DataBar: Changes Coming in Produce Product Identification
Recorded on: March 4, 2020 In this webinar we will
Produce Identification, Barcoding and Traceability
Recorded on: September 30, 2019 Do you know which barcode
Implementing PTI: Best Practices for Produce Brokers
Recorded on: April 5, 2012 This session will focus on
Implementing PTI: Best Practices for Repacking and Commingling
Recorded on: March 27, 2012 In this session, you will
Implementing PTI: Best Practices for Hybrid Pallet Labeling
Recorded on: November 1, 2011 The PTI Hybrid Pallet Label
Implementing PTI: Best Practices for Retailers
Recorded on: October 6, 2011 So you’ve decided to implement
Implementing PTI: Best Practices for Case Labeling
Recorded on: September 20, 2011 Labeling each case of fresh
Implementing PTI: Best Practices for Assigning GTINs
Recorded on: September 14, 2011 Brand owners, do you know
Implementing PTI: Best Practices for Packer/Shippers
Recorded on: September 7, 2011 So you’ve decided to implement
PTI’s 5 Ws (and 1 H): Who, What, When, Where, Why and How
Recorded on: August 29, 2011 This webinar is designed for
- Why and How to Use EDI 856 Advance Ship Notice/Manifest Transaction (April 2024)
- GLN guidance to support FSMA 204 implementation is pending
- Guidance on Benefits of Advance Ship Notice versus Hybrid Pallet Labels (November 2013)