{"id":58649,"date":"2025-09-26T10:38:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T10:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/becolve.com\/blog\/traceability-and-regulatory-compliance-key-aspects-in-the-process-industry\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T10:38:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T10:38:41","slug":"traceability-and-regulatory-compliance-key-aspects-in-the-process-industry","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/becolve.com\/en\/blog\/traceability-and-regulatory-compliance-key-aspects-in-the-process-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Traceability and Regulatory Compliance: Key Aspects in the Process Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we introduced in the first article<\/a>, the process industry faces a series of anomalies on a daily basis that, if not identified, can lead to a disastrous scenario. In order to detect and eliminate them, there are a series of recommendations to follow in each case. If the other day we talked about the need to ensure optimal quality in the plant<\/a>, today it is the turn of traceability<\/strong> and regulatory compliance<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Let’s Set the Scene: What Do We Mean by Traceability?<\/h2>\n

Traceability is the set of good practices that allow visibility and control of all production<\/strong>. This implies keeping a record of all the elements that are present in the process, as well as the actions that are carried out with these elements. In this way, a detailed record is left of all the operations that take place during manufacturing, from the obtaining of raw materials until the result reaches the final customer. <\/p>\n

Why is it so Important?<\/h2>\n

In some industries, traceability goes beyond a mere internal transparency procedure. There are sectors whose operation depends on whether or not plants comply with regulations. If you are familiar with the food and pharmaceutical<\/strong> sector, you will surely be familiar with the FDA<\/strong> (Food and Drug Administration) and the EMA<\/strong> (European Medicines Agency). <\/p>\n

Both governmental organizations supervise and moderate the production and commercialization of these products in the United States and Europe, respectively. Their mission, therefore, is to guarantee that they coincide with the established standards of quality, efficacy and safety<\/strong> before approving their launch on the market. With traceability, organizations can demonstrate step by step that their processes are in line with regulations, without leaving out any crucial data along the way. <\/p>\n

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Let’s look at an example: the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act<\/strong> requires complete tracking of food throughout the supply chain. Information such as the origin and destination of these, among others, allows an optimal response to outbreaks by contaminated batches and ensures, therefore, food safety. To verify compliance with the regulations, the FDA can carry out audits, so it is better to receive them with records in hand. <\/p>\n

Events to be Traced in Factories<\/h2>\n

Each organization, therefore, has particular traceability needs, especially if they are under certain regulatory requirements. Even so, in general, a control of the following actions is carried out: <\/p>\n