A comprehensive traceability system is required to ensure problems within the manufacturing process can be effectively identified and adequately managed, through trace back to the source of the problem as well as forward tracing to effect withdrawal of the product from the marketplace. This guideline promotes best practice for an effective traceability system by providing a framework for users to:

•           Understand the requirements for traceability

•           Understand the principles for implementing an effective traceability system

•           Understand how to undertake a traceability test

•           Identify ways to improve the traceability system

•           Locate sources of further information in developing traceability technology