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.