Food Traceability Software

Food traceability software records where your ingredients came from and where your product went — "one step back, one step forward" — so that in a recall or withdrawal you can act in minutes, not days. FoodSafety HQ keeps your approved suppliers, deliveries and records in one place. What traceability means. Australian food businesses are expected to be able to trace food one step back (who supplied it) and one step forward (who they supplied, where relevant). Good traceability rests on an approved-supplier list, delivery records, and batch/date information you can retrieve quickly. It is the backbone of a fast, targeted recall. Why it matters. When a supplier issues a recall or you discover a problem, speed and accuracy decide how much product and trade you lose. Clear supplier and delivery records let you identify exactly what's affected and where it went, so a recall is targeted rather than sweeping. National recalls are coordinated through FSANZ processes, and you notify your state or territory regulator — having the records ready makes that straightforward. How FoodSafety HQ helps. Keep an approved-supplier register with licence and insurance details, record delivery checks (temperatures, quantity, condition) at receipt, and store the records that tie it together. See suppliers & traceability and delivery checks , or start with the free supplier approval register . What does "one step back, one step forward" mean? You can identify who supplied your ingredients (one step back) and, where relevant, who you supplied product to (one step forward). It lets a recall or withdrawal be targeted and fast. Do small food businesses need traceability? Yes — being able to trace food one step back is a core expectation for Australian food businesses. At minimum, keep an approved-supplier list and delivery records you can retrieve quickly. How does traceability help in a recall? Clear supplier, delivery and batch records let you pinpoint exactly which product is affected and where it went, so you can act quickly and notify your regulator with the evidence in hand.