Can-Trace at a Glance

Can-Trace at a Glance is intended for those who are:

• considering implementing a traceability system.
• not familiar with traceability or traceability systems but who wish to research what is involved in implementing such a system.
• looking for a quick reference document on traceability and Can-Trace

Can-Trace Roadmap

During September and October 2003, Can-Trace conducted a series of consultation sessions across Canada to gather support for the initiative and to obtain feedback on:

• whether there was a need for a voluntary industry data standard for food product traceability;
• what key data elements a traceability data standard should include;
• the adoption of a common harmonized approach to food product traceability; and
• a strategy or a “roadmap” for achieving the objective.

The result was the publication of the “Roadmap 1” document in December 2003, which laid out step industry action plan to guide this ambitious undertaking.