Are you aware of the journey your food takes before it reaches your table?

Food products undergo multiple stages from production to consumption. Given today's concerns about contamination, bacteria, and unfit food items, consumer interest in understanding the origins and handling of their food has increased significantly.

To address these concerns, farmers, retailers, and regulatory bodies have implemented stringent measures to ensure food safety. The global GS1 traceability standard enables tracking a product's origin and its journey from producer to consumer, enhancing the safety and reliability of every process involved.

Traceability is crucial for effective action in the event of a food recall. By relying on global standards that cover every point of the supply chain, GS1 ensures immediate access to precise product information, facilitating swift and comprehensive recalls.

GS1 standards are based on unique identification, ensuring the exclusivity of codes assigned to each product or service. For example, food items are assigned specific identifiers, pallets used for transport have distinct codes, and each stage of transportation is marked with a unique code, continuing until the product reaches the point of sale.

GS1 traceability solutions also ensure that food products comply with the requirements of communities adhering to specific religious traditions, beliefs, or lifestyles. Various labels and certifications now guarantee that products result from proper commercial practices, ensuring that food and dining venues are halal, kosher, organic, vegetarian, vegan, or ecologically sustainable.

Furthermore, GS1 standards enhance quality assurance and precise inventory management, ensuring optimal control over food safety and stock levels.