4. Conclusion

There are several points to be made about the complementarities and specific features of HACCP and traceability systems. First of all, they are company-specific systems that need to be thought through and implemented internally to ensure proper management of food safety. But they are also systems imposed by European regulations as tools for analyzing, controlling and guaranteeing foodstuffs placed on the market.

• Analysis tools

  Companies have a major responsibility when it comes to food safety, since regulations require them to assess the risks associated with their manufacturing processes at all times, and leave them free to decide how to control them.

  The HACCP system will enable the company to assess these risks and determine whether or not it takes responsibility...