TRAZEIT — Traceability Simplified
Glossary

Food and agricultural traceability, explained clearly.

Direct definitions for the terms used across product genealogy, compliance, recalls and consumer transparency.

Critical Tracking Event (CTE)

An event in a product journey where specific traceability information is created or maintained.

Key Data Element (KDE)

A defined data point associated with a tracking event, product, location or responsible party.

Product genealogy

The connected relationships between inputs, transformations, outputs, lots and destinations.

Chain of custody

The record of possession, handling or control as a product moves between parties and locations.

Digital Product Passport (DPP)

A structured digital record that makes selected product and lifecycle information accessible through a persistent identifier.

Traceability plan

A documented description of scope, procedures, records, responsibilities and how traceability information is maintained.

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