Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6391164 | Food Control | 2014 | 34 Pages |
Abstract
EC Regulation 178/2002 introduced mandatory traceability for all food operators, but they can choose the level of traceability. We propose a model incorporating three indices of traceability - breadth, depth and precision - that affect costs and benefits. We empirically test the model by regression analyses, using data collected on a sample of Italian fish processors. While higher precision corresponds with larger perceived benefits, an increasing traceability breadth raises costs. A measure of the extent of the discrepancy between expected and actual costs and benefits is also established. Implications are discussed in light of future uptake of continuously advancing traceability technologies.
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Authors
Daniele Asioli, Andreas Boecker, Maurizio Canavari,