--- title: Food Traceability Software for FSMA 204 & SQF Compliance description: Food traceability software built for FSMA 204 & SQF. Trace any lot one-up and one-down, keep COAs audit-ready, and run a mock recall in minutes. --- [Skip to content](https://lp.wherefour.com/food-traceability-software-fsma-sqf#main-content) English [![wherefourlogo](https://lp.wherefour.com/hubfs/wherefourlogo.png)](https://wherefour.com/) ![g2-rating](https://lp.wherefour.com/hs-fs/hubfs/g2-rating.png?width=200&height=26&name=g2-rating.png "g2-rating") # Traceability Software for FSMA 204 & SQF Compliance Trace every lot one-up and one-down, keep COAs audit-ready, and run a full mock recall in minutes. Full lot-level traceability built in from day one FSMA 204 records and COAs with no manual prep Run a full mock recall in minutes, not days Go live in weeks with a real team behind you [Get a demo](https://lp.wherefour.com/food-traceability-software-fsma-sqf#demo) [Compare options](https://lp.wherefour.com/food-traceability-software-fsma-sqf#table)   25% avg. reduction in labor & inventory costs   4.5★ rating on G2 by real manufacturers   10+ years serving food & bev producers ![imac-trace4-badges](https://lp.wherefour.com/hubfs/imac-trace4-badges.png) Trusted by Leading Brands ![Screenshot 2026-04-28 at 2.42.30 PM](https://lp.wherefour.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-28%20at%202.42.30%20PM.png?width=2000&height=417&name=Screenshot%202026-04-28%20at%202.42.30%20PM.png "Screenshot 2026-04-28 at 2.42.30 PM") ERP SOFTWARE WITH COMPLIANCE BUILT RIGHT IN ## One system for FSMA 204, SQF, and recall readiness Compliance becomes a byproduct of running production in Wherefour, the records exist because the work was recorded. ![coa-docs-2](https://lp.wherefour.com/hs-fs/hubfs/coa-docs-2.png?width=800&height=743&name=coa-docs-2.png "coa-docs-2")   FSMA 204 readiness Capture key data elements at each critical tracking event and keep them queryable for a records request.   SQF & audit ready Walk into an audit with COAs, allergen tracking, and full lot history attached to the record.   Recall in minutes Easily trace a suspect ingredient forward to every finished lot and customer, or backward to its source. Why Wherefour ## Built for full traceability from start to finish Wherefour was built with lot traceability, FSMA 204, and COAs on every lot from day one.   | Feature | Wherefour ERP Software | Cin7 Inventory & Ops | Fishbowl Inventory & Mfg | MRPeasy SMB ERP | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Traceability & Compliance | | | | | | Full lot-level traceabilityIngredient → production → finished good | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | | FSMA 204 compliance built inNative CTE tracking | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | | Mock recall in minutesPull a full trace report on any lot instantly | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | | COAs on every lotAuto-generated, audit-ready | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | | Allergen tracking per lotBatch-level, not just product-level | ✓ | — | — | ✕ | | FEFO / expiration managementAuto-alerts before ingredients expire | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Production & Recipe Management | | | | | | Recipe & formula managementVersion control, scaling, substitutions | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | | Live cost-per-batch visibilityBlended inventory cost per production run | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | | Production schedulingJob scheduling, labor & material tracking | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | | MRP / demand forecasting"What If?" scenario planning | ✓ | ✕ | — | ✓ | | Inventory | | | | | | Real-time inventory visibilityEvery location, every lot, live | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Multi-location inventoryMultiple facilities & warehouses | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Integrations & Platform | | | | | | QuickBooks & Xero integrationNative two-way sync | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Shopify & e-commerce integrationOrders sync directly to production | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | | 5,000+ app integrationsVia native API & Zapier | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | — | | Cloud-based, mobile-accessibleAny device, no hardware required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Support & Onboarding | | | | | | Dedicated onboarding teamReal people, not just ticket queues | ✓ | ✕ | — | — | | Go live in weeks, not monthsStreamlined implementation | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | | Purpose-built for complianceNot a general inventory tool adapted for F&B | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ Included — Partial / add-on required ✕ Not available [See Wherefour in Action](https://lp.wherefour.com/food-traceability-software-fsma-sqf#demo) Feature comparisons based on publicly available information from each vendor's website and third-party review platforms. Information accurate as of 2025. How traceability works in Wherefour ## Every lot carries its own history automatically 01 ### Receive with lots Log incoming ingredients against supplier lots and attach COAs at receiving. 02 ### Make & transform Work orders consume input lots and produce output lots, preserving the link. 03 ### Label & ship Print GS1 barcode labels and tie finished lots to sales orders and customers. 04 ### Trace & report Query any lot in either direction and export the records an auditor asks for. More than traceability ## The backbone to run production without spreadsheets Lots ### Lot & batch tracking Real-time on-hand by lot with expiration and status, across every location. Recipes ### Recipe & formula management Versioned formulas with scaling and yield, so what you make is what you tracked. Inventory ### Blended inventory cost™ Track precise cost per stock lot and see exactly who handled inventory and where it went. Labels ### GS1 barcode labeling Print compliant labels and scan with mobile devices right on the line. Planning ### “What If?” forecasting Test production scenarios and instantly see if current inventory can support them. Connect ### 5,000+ integrations QuickBooks, Xero, Shopify, Amazon and more via native API & Zapier.   "In searching for a software solution, my main criteria was ease of use, fast implementation, and the ability to integrate with QuickBooks. We wanted a web-based solution that could centralize all our information, streamline our processes, and enable SQF certification and Wherefour was just the thing." ![derek-bizzy](https://lp.wherefour.com/hs-fs/hubfs/derek-bizzy.png?width=47&height=47&name=derek-bizzy.png) Derek H. Head of Operations ![bizzy\_logo\_final](https://lp.wherefour.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bizzy_logo_final.png?width=89&height=36&name=bizzy_logo_final.png) ![wherefour.comimageslogo-4](https://lp.wherefour.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/wherefour.comimageslogo-4.png?width=180&height=25&name=wherefour.comimageslogo-4.png "wherefour.comimageslogo-4") ## See your own lot traced, end to end Tell us about your operation and a traceability expert will show you exactly how Wherefour handles traceability, SQF documentation, and recall readiness for a maker like you. 30-minute walkthrough, tailored to your products Live forward and backward lot trace Answers on FSMA 204, SQF and other certifications ![award-badges](https://lp.wherefour.com/hubfs/award-badges.png) [![wherefourlogo](https://lp.wherefour.com/hubfs/wherefourlogo.png)](https://wherefour.com/) © 2026 All rights reserved.