3. Current traceability systems
To analyze current traceability systems, you need to consider them in relation to your needs: what is the real purpose of setting up a traceability system within the company? who will be the "beneficiaries"?
These two points will determine the practical details of application, and therefore the human and technical resources to be deployed.
As mentioned in the introduction, numerous systems exist, with varying degrees of technical sophistication and performance... from the first traceability system, which can be summed up in a spiral notebook, a pen and colored stickers, to mini-computer devices with smart labels and radio frequency, or even DNA tracers.
3.1 "Beneficiaries of traceability
Generally speaking,...
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Conclusion: ask yourself the right questions
Bibliography
References
Organizations
EAN: European Article Numbering
UCC: Uniform Code Council
GENCOD: Groupe d'étude et de normalisation codification (GS1 France)
DGAI: Direction générale de l'alimentation (French Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries)
INTERBEV: livestock and meat trade association
CIV: Meat Information Center...
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Technology Challenge
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INTERSCAN SYSTEM
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Websites
http://www.recape.fr Recapé S.A. website.
http://www.qualiboo.fr Presentation of the Qualiboo traceability concept
http://www.ier.fr : automatic identification hardware and software...
Economic data
Standards
NF V46-007 3-1997 : Gros bovins – Traceability of identified meat – Abattoirs.
NF V46-010 9-1998 : Gros bovins – Traceability of identified meats – Cutting, boning, meat processing, packaging and sales workshops.
Theses
Regulations
Directive 2001/95 on general product safety.
Council Directive 93/43/EEC, 14/6/93, on the hygiene of foodstuffs.
Regulation EC 178/2002: laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.
EC Regulation 1760/2000: system for the identification...
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