API Documentation
Overview
FoodChainAPI provides REST API access to the FDA Food Traceability List (FTL) data. Check if any food product requires FSMA 204 traceability records, get CTE/KDE requirements, and classify products programmatically.
Base URL
https://api.foodchainapi.com/v1
The API is currently in development. Sign up below for early access.
Authentication
All API requests require an API key passed via the X-API-Key header.
curl https://api.foodchainapi.com/v1/ftl/check?q=spinach \
-H "X-API-Key: your_api_key"
Endpoints
GET
/v1/ftl/checkCheck if a food product is on the FDA Food Traceability List.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| q | string | Food product name or description |
GET
/v1/ftl/listList all FTL categories and their food items.
GET
/v1/ftl/cteGet Critical Tracking Event and Key Data Element requirements for a specific food category.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| category | string | FTL category ID (e.g., "leafy-greens", "finfish") |
Rate Limits
| Plan | Requests/month | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 50 | $0 |
| Basic | 1,000 | $19/mo |
| Pro | 10,000 | $49/mo |
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