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Traceability - From Botanicals to Bottle

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Traceability - From Botanicals to Bottle

Track every product from raw materials through to finished goods for full regulatory compliance.

What Can You Trace?

Botanical Batches

  • Search by botanical name or batch code.
  • See which distillations used this botanical.
  • View downstream bottling and stock.

Distillation Batches

  • Search by batch number or product name.
  • See all botanicals used (with batch codes).
  • Track bottlings created from this batch.
  • View finished stock produced.

Bottling Batches

  • See source distillation batch.
  • View botanical blend used.
  • Track finished stock created.

Finished Stock

  • Trace back to packaging run.
  • See originating bottling batch.
  • View distillation details.
  • Full botanical provenance.

Using the Search

  1. Go to Traceability.
  2. Enter any identifier:
    • Batch number.
    • Product name.
    • Botanical name or batch code.
    • Blend ID.
  3. Results show all matching items.
  4. Click to expand full traceability chain.

Traceability Chain Display

Forward Tracing (Botanicals → Products)

  • Shows where materials ended up.
  • Useful for ingredient recalls.

Backward Tracing (Products → Ingredients)

  • Shows what went into a product.
  • Essential for compliance and quality issues.

Compliance Benefits

  • Recalls: Quickly identify affected products.
  • Quality Issues: Trace problems to source.
  • Regulatory Audits: Provide complete documentation.
  • Batch Verification: Confirm product authenticity.
  • Allergen Tracking: Identify botanical sources.

Tips

  • Always use batch codes when logging inventory.
  • Keep batch numbers consistent and unique.
  • Record all botanical sources during distilling.
  • The system automatically creates traceability links.