EU TRACES (Trade Control and Expert System)

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EU Organic Certification

EU TRACES is an online management tool developed by the European Commission for tracking the movement of animals, animal products, food, and feed within the European Union (EU) and from non-EU countries. It ensures the traceability and safety of products by facilitating the exchange of information between national authorities, economic operators, and the European Commission.

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Certificates and Documents:
- Generates and manages sanitary certificates for the import and export of animals and animal products.
- Handles Common Veterinary Entry Documents (CVEDs) for imports and Common Health Entry Documents (CHEDs) for both imports and intra-EU trade.
Notification and Communication:
- Facilitates the notification and communication of health risks and non-compliance issues.
Inspection and Verification:
- Supports inspection and verification processes at border control points and within the EU.
Data Collection and Reporting:
- Collects data on the movement of products and generates reports for analysis and decision-making.

1.Enhanced Traceability
Provides a comprehensive traceability system for monitoring the movement of regulated goods.

2.Improved Safety and Compliance:

Ensures compliance with EU health and safety standards, reducing the risk of disease outbreaks and food safety issues.

3.Efficient Trade Processes:

Streamlines trade processes by reducing paperwork and facilitating electronic communication between stakeholders.

4.Risk Management:

Supports risk management by providing timely and accurate information on the movement and health status of products.

5.Harmonized Procedures:

Harmonizes procedures and documentation, making it easier for businesses to comply with regulations.

6.Transparency and Trust:

Promotes transparency and builds trust among consumers, businesses, and regulatory authorities.

National Authorities: Veterinary and food safety authorities in EU member states use TRACES to monitor and control the movement of regulated goods.
Economic Operators: Businesses involved in the import, export, and intra-EU trade of animals, animal products, food, and feed use TRACES for certification and documentation purposes.
Border Control Points: Authorities at border control points use TRACES to verify compliance with health and safety standards.
European Commission: The European Commission uses TRACES to oversee and manage the traceability system across the EU.

Registration: Economic operators and national authorities register with TRACES to access the system.
Certification: Certificates and entry documents are created, managed, and exchanged electronically through TRACES.
Notification: Notifications of shipments, inspections, and health risks are communicated through TRACES.
Verification: Compliance with health and safety standards is verified through inspections and checks recorded in TRACES.
Data Analysis: Data collected by TRACES is analyzed to support decision-making and risk management.