Food safety has been a growing concern among EU citizens over the last decades. Outbreaks of disease
in animals that could be transmitted to humans, or the presence of chemicals above acceptable limits in
feed and food, can threaten both the quality and safety of products.
Traceability is a risk-management tool which allows food business operators or authorities to withdraw or
recall products which have been identified as unsafe. It is a cornerstone of the EU’s food safety policy