China’s government has laid down legal requirements that food producers and traders must implement traceability systems as per Article 42 of the new Food Safety Law which will come into force on 1 Oct 2015. CFDA recently released instruction notes regarding traceability for rice liquor manufacturers in accordance with legal provisions of the FSL.
Traceability Working Model
The Baijiu traceability system will require manufacturers to set up its own internal traceability system and regulators to offer guidance and supervision during the establishment and implementation of this system.
Manufacturer Obligations
1) Set up a traceability system
2) Implement the system
3) Improve the system
Regulator Obligations
1) Start with pilot projects
2) Promote traceability among Baijiu manufacturers
3)Timely inspection and supervision
Management of Food Safety Information Record
Authenticity of the information should be ensured and no alternation to original information is allowed. The diagram below indicates the key areas requiring comprehensive data recording:
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