CultureJuly 7, 2026
traceability
ˌtreɪsəˈbɪlɪti
Definition
The ability to track the history, application, or location of food products through every stage of the supply chain, often mandated by regulatory requirements.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle French 'tracer' (to track or follow), combined with the suffix '-ability' to denote the capacity for being tracked. It entered English usage to describe the systematic documentation of a product's movement or origin.
In the news
In this article, the author highlights how delays in government traceability rules create operational uncertainty for the food supply chain, impacting how companies manage safety and compliance.
Data Culture as a Preventive Control
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