Food safety is a top priority for all companies involved in the preparation and distribution of meals and food products. Growing consumer awareness, combined with stringent regulations imposed at the national and European levels, makes the traceability of ingredients and preparations no longer optional but mandatory. To address this requirement, food traceability software can be adopted to ensure safety and compliance.
Among the main reference regulations there is theHACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), a preventive control system adopted to identify, prevent and eliminate potential hazards in food production.
One of the main challenges facing companies in the food sector is the timely and precise management of the supply chain, from the receipt of raw materials to delivery to the end consumer.
The most common problems include:
Difficulty in monitoring ingredients and semi-finished products.
Risks of cross-contamination and undeclared allergens.
Difficulty in meeting HACCP and FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) regulatory compliance.
Long lead times in case of product recalls.
These problems can lead to serious public health risks, as well as financial and reputational losses for the company.
Adopting dedicated food traceability software can be an effective solution to all these issues. Well-structured software offers:
Real-time monitoring of ingredients and preparations.
Drastically reduce the risk of human error thanks to automation.
Simplified compliance with HACCP and European regulations (EC Regulation 178/2002).
Immediate reaction in case of recall or contamination.
There are several software solutions that can be implemented to better manage traceability. These include:
This solution allows labels to be scanned via smartphone or tablet, automatically updating the central system. Staff can record every movement in real time, increasing accuracy and speed.
NFC apps enable simple and intuitive traceability: simply hold your mobile device close to the NFC tags on the ingredients to automatically update your inventory and traceability chain.
Blockchain guarantees transparency, immutability, and data security. By implementing a blockchain, every transaction related to ingredients and preparations is certified, significantly reducing the risk of fraud.
The costs of implementing a food traceability solution vary based on several factors:
Company size and volume of products managed.
Software complexity and need for customization.
Type of technology used (NFC, QR Code, Blockchain).
In general, companies can expect costs ranging between €5.000 and €20.000 for standard solutions, with additional annual fees for support and maintenance that can range between €1.500 and €5.000.
Some software solutions currently available include:
FoodLogiQ: advanced software that uses blockchain to ensure maximum transparency and regulatory compliance.
TraceGains: solution aimed at simplifying document management and compliance.
Safefood 360°: cloud platform for integrated HACCP management and food safety compliance.
Although there are valid solutions on the market, every company has specific needs that a "standard" solution can hardly satisfy 100%. The best choice is to create customized software, designed to perfectly meet the company's needs, simplifying daily operations and ensuring maximum security.
Pizer, a company specializing in software development, is able to create customized solutions dedicated to food traceability. Thanks to its extensive experience in the sector and in-depth knowledge of the most modern technologies (Cloud Management, blockchain, NFC, mobile app), Pizero can develop the perfect software for the specific needs of each company.
If you are interested in this type of solution, contact us to arrange a no-obligation call!
Properly managing food traceability isn't just a regulatory issue, it's also a crucial factor for corporate reputation and consumer safety. Deploying a dedicated software solution means investing in your company's future, ensuring safety, compliance, and trust in the marketplace.
