Ensure end-to-end traceability for quality and safety

Each year, over 48 million Americans suffer from illnesses linked to food. Many of these illnesses could be prevented if food suppliers detected problems sooner. By implementing real-time traceability at the item level, suppliers can quickly identify and monitor the origin and potential spread of contamination. This allows for rapid recalls, preventing bad product from reaching more consumers.

Challenge

Industry demands for item-level traceability

In the food and beverage industry, traditional methods of tracking and managing food safety are increasingly inadequate. FDA legislation mandates enhanced traceability for high-risk foods, requiring detailed records of each step in a food item's journey from production to sale. Companies must also develop comprehensive traceability plans that outline how they will track and trace food, including specifying key data elements and critical tracking events. Furthermore, in the event of a food safety issue, these records must be readily accessible to the FDA to facilitate quick responses to foodborne illness outbreaks.

  • Traditional food safety tracking methods are slow and imprecise.
  • FSMA 204 requires enhanced traceability for high-risk foods, demanding accurate and quick record-keeping.
  • The rule encourages the use of technology to maintain and share traceability records efficiently.

Solution

Real-time item-level visibility

Implement Omron's traceability technologies for real-time item tracking and ISO/FDA compliance, enhancing process control and recall management. Use our machine vision and barcode systems to boost production efficiency and accuracy. With integration capabilities via Sysmac Studio, event capture and remote monitoring allow for enhanced operational oversight with robust data collection to optimize inventory and reduce waste.

  • Traceability systems deliver essential data that enhance inventory management, minimize waste, and enable informed decision-making
  • Machine vision systems and barcode readers to ensure real-time monitoring and verification of label and package quality.
  • Traceability aids in adhering to strict industry regulations and standards, enabling food and beverage manufacturers to comply with legal requirements and manage recall risks efficiently.
Watch this video to find out learn how Omron’s end-to-end traceability solution can mitigate your biggest challenges.

Did you know 90% of recalls are due to incorrect packaging or labeling?

Driven by a myriad of high-profile regulations – traceability is a hot topic for food, beverage, packaging and CPG companies. Without fine-tuned traceability protocols, consumers are exposed to defective products and companies are faced with the possibility of recalling large quantities of product without certainty of compromised integrity. Both scenarios have enormous implications with the core issue being visibility into factors affecting product, packaging or labeling quality. Watch this video to find out learn how Omron’s end-to-end traceability solution can mitigate your biggest challenges.

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