Category Archives: Traceability

Overview of barcodes in the Food Industry for dummies

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Administrator

A lot of companies approached me over the past few weeks about challenges they had with barcodes. While I wrote already a few items on the topic, I thought to write a general overview for people with the necessary resources … Continue reading →

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Germany steps forward with interoperable traceability

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Administrator

Interoperable traceability is moving full steam ahead in Germany. Efforts which have been similar to PTI (Produce Traceability Initiative) and mpXML (Meat Traceability guideline) have evolved traceability to the next level. Retail case ready packages are marked with QR-Codes that … Continue reading →

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Efficient Food Safety Systems

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Administrator

About 15 years ago I wrote the first time about automation of food safety tasks using computer systems. My work at the time had been incorporated in a book called “ISO-9000 in der Prozesstechnik” (ISO 9000 in Process Industries). There … Continue reading →

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FDA / IFT pilots – what needs to be defined!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Administrator

Last week I may have been a little harsh with the officials at FDA and the people at IFT. I guess they cannot do anything different as they are being told by lawmakers. If lawmakers say that they cannot recommend … Continue reading →

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FDA Traceability Pilots – what for? why?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Administrator

FDA announced on their traceability web site last week that they are now commencing with the mandated pilot traceability programs for the food industry. It is easy to see why it is being conducted, that is because a clueless congress … Continue reading →

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