This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design a traceability system to track any food through all stages of production, processing and distribution. This system allows for the efficient withdrawal or recall of products that have been identified as unsafe and is a requirement under Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ).This unit applies to individuals who are responsible for food product development and who undertake roles in product design, quality assurance or production management.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.