What is Chain Traceability?
Chain traceability is the ability to trace the history, application, or location of a food item by means of record-keeping throughout the entire food chain. The objectives of the traceability system certified under VTAS and implemented by participants include: facilitate implementation of internal traceability (one up/ one back) to the producer level, provide a commercial mechanism to specify certified traceable product, support food safety and quality: document the history or origin of the product, facilitate withdrawal and/or recall of products; facilitate the verification of specific information about the product, and communicate traceability information to relevant stakeholders and consumers.
