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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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“We have a robust ingredient traceability system,” said Laurie Schalow, the chain’s chief corporate affairs and food safety officer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Per the act, the FDA was ordered by Congress to establish traceability standards for high-risk foods, but the food industry pushed back, asking for additional time to comply with recordkeeping and coordination demands, citing complexity.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

The website also has a traceability feature, which enables customers to use a can’s lot number to find the field in Italy where the tomatoes were grown.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

India's formal recycling capacity remains limited compared to China and the European Union, both of which have invested heavily in advanced recovery technologies and traceability systems.

From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026

Red Tractor, a farm and food assurance scheme that ensures its members meet certain standards for food safety, animal welfare and traceability, has suspended Hockenhull Turkey's certification "pending an independent investigation".

From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2025

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