Traceability and certification

food labels inform about

food safety issue:

disease in animals transmittable to humans
presence of chemicals above acceptable levels in food and feed

Traceability = tracking any food and feed or substance that will be used for consumption, through all stages of production, processing and distribution.

products are assigned an identification number

Barcode

RFID ear tag

An effective traceability system is based on:

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2.product identification

3.movement recording

1.premises identification

assigned lot number;
harvest or production date
country code

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traceability barcode

country where animal was born

country where animal was fattened

country where animal was slaughtered

origin

category

weight

date of issue

ear tag number

origin/name and address of the owner

promote food safety

prevent false advertising

the labelling rules

packaging and labelling are subject toprinciples regulated by international standard

food labels inform about

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where and how a product is produced

any food certification

its qualities in terms of ingredients, additives, Religious certification

its correct use in terms of shelf life dates, which is important for safety reasons (use by – best before), correct storage, food intolerances or food allergies indication

useful information on food labels

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Nutrition information label
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Percentage labelling
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Name or description of the food
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Ingredient list
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Food additives
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Country of origin
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Food recall information
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Date marketing
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Label must tell the truth
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Legibility requirements
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Information for allergy sufferers
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Directions for use and storage
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prof.ssa G. Balestriere