Traceability in the context of food safety refers to the ability to track and trace food products, ingredients, and processes throughout the supply chain. In Australia, traceability is a critical aspect of food safety management, ensuring that food products can be accurately identified and located at any point in the production, processing, distribution, and sale stages.

The Australian food industry adheres to strict traceability requirements outlined in the Food Standards Code and other regulations. These requirements involve detailed record-keeping practices, including documentation of the origin of ingredients, batch numbers, production dates, and distribution channels.

By incorporating robust traceability systems, food businesses can swiftly pinpoint and tackle food safety issues like product contamination, food fraud, and loss of identification. This not only boosts consumer trust but also enhances market share.

Hi-Qual consultants have over 30 years’ experience in food safety and are here to assist you in achieving this.