Application of food traceability systems in the seafood supply chain and sturgeon products: increasing safety and quality, reducing smuggling and fraud
International Sturgeon Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Rasht, Iran
Abstract
Consumers are interested to get information regarding the food they buy and consume. This information includes details of food composition, source of raw materials, product processing history, and handling steps. On the other hand, the European Union has emphasized implementation of a food traceability system to control food quality and safety since 2002. Traceability is a very useful tool to provide sufficient information to consumers, maintaining food safety and quality at every stage of the food supply chain. This tool also helps to identify sources of contamination in meat and seafood products. The traceability system can be used to prosecute illegal fishing activities and fraudulent sturgeon trade. Documentation and data management are two key factors in a food traceability system. This paper discusses the importance of traceability systems in maintaining food quality and safety, as well as the seafood supply chain. Moreover, this study provides information regarding the strengths and weaknesses of various traceability systems such as radio frequency identification, barcodes, wireless sensor networks, blockchain and Internet of Thing (IoT).
Abdollahzadeh, E. (2022). Application of food traceability systems in the seafood supply chain and sturgeon products: increasing safety and quality, reducing smuggling and fraud. Sturgeon Extention Journal, 4(7), 38-47.
MLA
Esmail Abdollahzadeh. "Application of food traceability systems in the seafood supply chain and sturgeon products: increasing safety and quality, reducing smuggling and fraud". Sturgeon Extention Journal, 4, 7, 2022, 38-47.
HARVARD
Abdollahzadeh, E. (2022). 'Application of food traceability systems in the seafood supply chain and sturgeon products: increasing safety and quality, reducing smuggling and fraud', Sturgeon Extention Journal, 4(7), pp. 38-47.
VANCOUVER
Abdollahzadeh, E. Application of food traceability systems in the seafood supply chain and sturgeon products: increasing safety and quality, reducing smuggling and fraud. Sturgeon Extention Journal, 2022; 4(7): 38-47.
