Description: Basic knowledge of traceability related to feed and food programs.

Terminal Competency:

Describe the importance of product tracing.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Define key terminology.

2. Explain factors that would initiate a traceforward/traceback.

3. Explain the difference between traceforward and traceback.

4. Describe the importance of interagency and industry collaboration.

5. Describe when traceforward/traceback is utilized.

6. Describe the primary functions of CORE.

7. Describe the primary function of ICS.

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Description: Analysis of surveillance data to determine if a traceforward/traceback investigation is warranted.

Terminal Competency:

Identify the critical information from the surveillance reports needed for a traceforward/traceback.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Describe routine surveillance activities that might trigger a traceforward/traceback.

2. Describe the importance of time frames when reviewing surveillance reports.

3. Identify the potential health risk indicated by surveillance data.

4. Describe the subject matter expertise needed to assess surveillance data.

5. Explain how the RFR contributes to conducting traceforward/traceback investigations.

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Description: The system of moving raw or manufactured products and ingredients from growing/raising, harvesting, processing, manufacturing and all distribution points to consumption.

Terminal Competency:

Discuss the complexity of traceability throughout the supply chain.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Explain the farm to table concept.

2. Describe major transportation systems.

3. Describe industry best practices for product traceability.

4. Describe how foreign suppliers may affect traceability.

5. Explain how to use a traceback diagram to identify potential points of contamination in the supply chain.

6. Explain requirements for industry to disclose customer purchases to regulatory agencies.

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Description: The records needed when doing a traceforward/traceback.

Terminal Competency:

Explain key documents needed for tracing product movement.

Enabling Competencies:

Enabling Competencies:

1. Identify documents used to track product movement.

2. Describe document retention requirements for the industry.

3. Give examples of documents that should be collected.

4. Give examples of key information needed for product tracing.

5. Describe the importance of collecting documents for the timeframe of interest.

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Description: Information sharing and messaging strategies between agencies and stakeholders during a traceforward/traceback.

Terminal Competency:

Discuss requirements for communication during a traceforward/traceback.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Describe the importance of interagency/industry communication.

2. Explain how communication is coordinated during a traceback.

3. Identify requirements related to information sharing.

4. Explain how the ICS system is used to facilitate communications.

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Description: The systems or devices used to enhance traceability.

Terminal Competency:

Explain how technology is used to improve traceability.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Give examples of technology used to track products.

2. Describe how data systems can help identify patterns.

3. Discuss advantages of using technology to enhance traceability.

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