Identification and Traceability Procedure

Identification and Traceability Procedure

This identification and traceability procedure can assist your business comply with AS/NZS ISO 9001 2015, Quality Management Systems clauses:

  • 8.5.2, Identification and Traceability.
  • 7.1.5.2, Measurement Traceability.

The procedure can assist you define the methods to identify the status and traceability of your business’s production and service provisions.

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Description

What is Identification and Traceability?

Identification and traceability is the process of tracking products, items or services from their point of origin to their final destination.

Traceability is the ability to follow the movement of a product through the supply chain, from its source to the consumer.

Unique identification is the process of assigning a distinctive identifier to a product. These identifiers can be used to track the product through a supply chain and to recall the product if necessary.

Identification and traceability typically involves the allocation and tracking of a batch number, work order number, unique serial number, barcode and/or revision number, as applicable to a product, item or service.

What is an Identification and Traceability Procedure?

An identification and traceability procedure is a system designed to uniquely identify and track products, materials, or components throughout their lifecycle. This ensures that each item can be traced back to its source, allowing for accurate record-keeping, quality assurance and effective recall management.

Key components of an identification and traceability procedure typically include:

  • Unique identifiers: These can be barcodes, QR codes, RFID tags, or other numerical or alphanumeric codes that distinguish each item from others.
  • Documentation: Detailed records that track the movement, processing and storage of items throughout their lifecycle.
  • Traceability methods: Procedures for linking identifiers to specific items and maintaining accurate records.
  • Verification processes: Regular checks to ensure that identification and traceability systems are functioning correctly.

Identification and traceability procedures are essential in industries where product safety, quality, or regulatory compliance is critical. Examples include food manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, automotive manufacturing, and electronics manufacturing.

Why is Identification and Traceability Important?

Identification and traceability is a requirement when producing many of the products and services in numerous industries. For example, in the food industry, it is essential to be able to identify and trace products to ensure food safety.

In the pharmaceutical industry, it is important to be able to identify outputs and trace products to ensure the quality and efficacy of medicines. In the cosmetics industry, it is important to be able to identify and trace products to ensure the safety of consumers.

By tracking products from their point of origin to their final destination, businesses can ensure that products and services are of the highest quality and meet all safety, quality and regulatory standards.

Note: Records of identification and traceability should be maintained, monitored and measured as required by a responsible person(s) as ‘documented information’ and can be used as evidence for audit purposes.

Key Benefits of Identification and Traceability

Identification and traceability systems can provide businesses with a wide range of benefits. Having a suitable means to identify the status of outputs that allow businesses to collect and store data on their measurement requirements throughout production can be imperative for success.

Also, having the required documented information necessary to enable traceability to control the unique identification of the outputs can be used to track and manage inventory, improve product quality, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction.

Contents of this Identification and Traceability Procedure

Identification and Traceability Process Flow Chart

  • Approval.
  • Purpose.
  • Scope.
  • Terms and Definitions.
  • Roles and Responsibilities.
  • Procedures.
  • Identification and Traceability Overview.
  • Identification and Traceability Flowchart.
  • Product Identification and Traceability.
  • Raw Material Traceability.
  • Production Tooling.
  • Traceability of Products and Finished Products.
  • Service Deliverables.
  • Stamp Control and Conformity of Products.
  • Related Procedures, Forms and Documents.
  • Review Criteria.
  • Record Management and Retained Documented Information.
  • References.

Why Choose to Buy this Identification and Traceability Procedure?

  • This 8-page identification and traceability procedure can assist you define the methods to identify the status and traceability of your business’s production and service provisions to ensure the conformity of your products and services.
  • This procedure can be applied to all ‘typical work areas’ which use, handle, transport, store, inspect or manufacture products, raw materials and tooling etc.

Note: Non-critical materials or supplies which are not incorporated into a final product, or which serve only to support facilities or operations do not need to be subjected to traceability and identification processes.

After purchasing this procedure you will be able to:

  • Very easily edit and customize the template to create your own traceability and identification procedure.
  • Apply your own style, format and brand to the procedure.
  • Use it in any industry or sector regardless of the size or type of organization.

Availability and Use of this Identification and Traceability Procedure

  • This traceability and identification procedure is accessible to you right now by clicking the ‘Buy Now’ button.
  • The procedure will be delivered to you in fully editable Microsoft Word format for immediate and full use in your business.
  • There are no subscriptions, contracts or ongoing costs.

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