‘Traceability’ Not Just a Good Idea–It’s the Law
With the U.S. Congress back in session, there is hope that work on food safety legislation will soon pick up steam. One of the issues that will be part of that discussion is “traceability.” In the food safety context, the term is meant to refer to the ability to track specific food within the chain of distribution, preferably from “farm to fork.”
There are currently federal regulations on the books regarding traceability. It is not clear, however, that these regulations are sufficient, or that they are being adhered to. A focus on improved traceability will benefit all stakeholders in the food safety discussion (isn’t that everyone?).
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