GS1 Standards for Food Traceability Certificate Course

This guide presents the GS1 Standards for Food Traceability Certificate Course, which aims to enhance food safety, supply chain visibility, and operational efficiencies. The course consists of on-demand learning modules designed to provide expert guidance on establishing or improving traceability programs. It outlines the importance of globally unique identification of products and locations as the foundation for effective traceability. The course details how to implement traceability using GS1 data carriers, such as GS1-128 barcodes, and identifies key data elements (KDEs) that should be captured and shared at critical tracking events (CTEs). Participants will learn how to improve product visibility from source to consumption and enhance food safety through unique product identification for efficient recalls. The course is accessible for one year and includes an assessment to test knowledge of key takeaways, benefiting various stakeholders in the food supply chain, including growers, manufacturers, and distributors.