In the food and beverage industry, establishing product traceability is a critical regulatory and business requirement. It allows companies to track ingredients and finished food products throughout the supply chain, which is essential for quickly and accurately withdrawing or recalling unsafe items when necessary. Additionally, traceability enables businesses to monitor and control their supply chains, reducing the risk of fraud and ensuring that their materials are ethically and sustainably sourced.

Traditionally, traceability relied on paper-based records and forms, which were time-consuming and susceptible to issues like lost documents and unauthorized corrections. However, advancements in information technology have significantly improved traceability protocols, allowing complete traceability exercises to be completed in minutes instead of hours. When a product needs to be recalled after leaving the manufacturing site, every minute is crucial. IT-based traceability plays a vital role in preventing unsafe products from reaching consumers.
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