What is the role of Can-Trace?
• The mission of Can-Trace is to define and develop voluntary minimum requirements for national whole-chain tracking and tracing standards, utilizing the EAN.UCC global system where applicable within the supply chain. • Can-Trace is a voluntary industry-led initiative that fosters open dialogue within the supply chain ensuring that the necessary framework for Canadian traceability is designed for implementation. • Can-Trace’s minimum requirements must leverage existing data capture and management solutions when creating a traceability solution. Some Canadian primary producer food manufacturers, processors, distributors and retailers already have significant investment in product identification schemas and IT systems. Any identified solutions will leverage these investments to control cost and speed implementation.
