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What is traceability?
Traceability means being able to trace a material (for example meat) through all supply chains, from manufacturing to final distribution. This enables the effective withdrawal of illegal or contaminated products. At the same time, it provides a basis for the involvement of control authorities, relevant consumer information and the placement of responsibility.
Especially in relation to food contact materials, traceability throughout the supply chain is crucial. Existing regulations set out traceability rules that apply to packaging, production equipment and raw materials. These regulations require that you must be able to identify from which and to which companies the materials have been delivered. The identification must be done by means of labeling, relevant documentation or information. In this way, traceability supports and strengthens food safety on multiple levels.
The hose coupling in the picture is marked "P15-48/23 NR. 1".
What does this mean?
P15 indicates that it has been pressure tested to 15 bar. 48/23 means that the assembly took place in week 48 in the year 2023. NR. 1 indicates that this is hose number 1 from the relevant hose series in the assembly order. A marking like this can, of course, be specified according to customer needs.
Stay on top of documentation
At Alfotech, we stock a wide range of technical components that comply with current legislation regarding traceability. In all cases, we supply the necessary documentation, which we recommend keeping throughout the lifetime of the component.
Documentation can include:
- Material Declaration of Conformity
- Material certificates with Global and Specific Migration
- Pressure test certificate
- Batch number
- Marking