THE NEED OF THE TRACEABILITY OF THE ORIGIN OF A PRODUCT AS A DEMAND OF PROVIDING FOOD SAFETY

The purpose of the research study is to present and analyse the principles of the functioning of the traceability in the food chain including the used methods of identifi cation. Analysis of the literature shows that risk sources identifi cation via food movement and its origin tracking reduces the potential risks possibility and infl uences the food safety level. The development of information technology allows to support traceability process by advanced computer systems. Used in the enterprise ERP systems using tools such as barcodes to identify whether the RFID create traceability of products throughout the production process and distribution. In case of detection any threat to allow for quick response in order to halt the production, distribution and withdrawal of defective products from the market