Food Defence and Traceability: evidence and continuity

Technical focus

Connect food-chain security controls with traceability and recall exercises.

Scope and checkpoints

• Food defence risks
• Supply-chain traceability
• Recall testing

Records and evidence

• Food defence assessment
• Batch and supplier links
• Traceability and recall-test results

Preparation

Prepare your supply chain, access arrangements and sample product batches.

Describe your approach to recall testing.

Check the current result

For Food Defence and Traceability, check the issuer’s record, legal name, applicable standard or programme, exact scope and dates. A logo or an old PDF does not by itself establish current validity.

Follow findings through to closure

Distinguish the immediate correction from action on the cause. Keep objective evidence of implementation and review whether the problem recurs; the applicable procedure determines who reviews closure and makes the decision.

Manage changes and follow-up

Report changes in products, sites, personnel or critical processes that affect the scope. Confirm surveillance, reassessment and renewal requirements with the relevant provider; do not assume one validity period or fee for every programme.