Role of Traceability Systems for Food Safety within Post-Harvest Systems: Indian Context

Abstract

The chapter deals with an understanding of the safety and traceability systems available for perishable food products in India. It represents various traceability standards for production, post-harvesting, pest control and product traceability. Moreover, global standards like GAP, GMP and HACCP are explained in the Indian context in a detailed way, right from production to post-harvesting of perishable food products. The drivers for the traceability system and the lack of infrastructural facilities that drags behind the proper implementation of traceability system in developing and vast nation like India has also been discussed. Finally, a recommendation has been made to the supply chain players in the food supply chain for the implementation of proper safety standards so that traceability and safety guidelines can be followed to meet the global standards in the Indian context. The conclusion part explores the digital advancements in India that are the driving force of the food traceable ecosystem.