General principles regarding the implementation of the traceability system in feed and food chains

Abstract

The traceability system is a set of data and operations capable of maintaining identification information about a food product/feed and its components throughout the food chain of production and consumption [1]. Ensuring by market operators the production of safe food products for consumers and feed for animals is an urgent issue in the development of the food industry of Ukraine. This is the most important task of manufacturers of all countries that care about the health of the nation and the proper standard of living of citizens, it is especially important when Ukraine joins the WTO and its subsequent entry into the European Union, as well as when harmonizing national legislation in accordance with international requirements and implementing measures for the gradual implementation of the safety management system at food and feed production facilities - the HACCP system. The adaptation of the legislation of Ukraine to the legislation of the European Union is a priority component of the process of integration of Ukraine into the EU. Protection of health and life of people and animals is defined as one of the main directions.