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traceability

American  
[trays-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌtreɪs əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

  1. the quality or condition of being able to be traced.


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Ultimately, the most rigorous traceability solutions, including QR codes and microchips, won't be useful if people don't actually check them as a condition of making their purchases.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

“This comes with all the guarantees of quality, traceability, origin, and compliance with European and French regulations,” the company added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

Hunter said that "opaque" Chinese-controlled companies exist across the supply chain, which the G7 should strive to "box out of the market" with new policies on traceability and transparency.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

ISO 59014:2024 turns out to be a 38-page report titled “Environmental management and circular economy — Sustainability and traceability of the recovery of secondary materials — Principles, requirements and guidance.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2025

In addition, the Forest 4.0 model provides supply chain traceability management, allowing processes to be monitored at all stages, from the forest to the sawmill or even the final wood product.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024