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What is traceability and why is it important?
Traceability means that materials and components in a production process can be identified and tracked throughout the entire value chain – from raw materials and assembly to installation, operation, and any recalls. For industrial hoses, this means that each hose can be traced back to its production date, material batch, and complete manufacturing history.
When a process line handles food, cleaning agents, or pharmaceutical media, for example, even small errors can have major consequences. A single defective hose or delivery without proper documentation can lead to downtime, disposal, or recall of finished products. Traceability makes it possible to isolate the incident to one component or one specific delivery instead of investigating or replacing all equipment in the process plant.
Traceability applies not only to finished products, but also to materials that come into contact with food (also known as FCM). Regulations stipulate that suppliers must be able to document from whom they received the materials and to whom they were delivered. Identification is done through labeling and associated documentation. This enables quick recall of illegal or contaminated products, notification of the relevant authorities, and assignment of responsibility when deviations occur.
The result is faster clarification, less waste, and more stable production, with food safety being strengthened at several levels.
What documentation requirements apply?
The EU Framework Regulation EC 1935/2004 requires traceability for materials that come into contact with food. Customers and authorities must be able to access documentation for materials, deliveries, and raw materials at any time.
For industrial hoses, this typically means:
- Material certificate for food contact (FCM)
- Material certificates (global migration and specific migration)
- Serial number (unique identification of each hose)
- Batch number (for hoses sold individually)
With these documents, a technician or quality manager can always see where a hose comes from, what materials it’s made of, and what tests form the basis for its approvals.
Registered with and audited by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration
As an integral part of our quality work, we’re registered with and regularly audited by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration. On this basis, we comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding traceability and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) procedures at all times. The registration serves as an important quality mark, giving you the assurance that we have complete control over our internal controls and documentation requirements.
Our latest inspection report from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration is visible proof of our consistent focus on safety and transparency.
Full traceability with our hose solutions
Our hose solutions come with precise and clear identification and full documentation, naturally based on your specific wishes and needs:
- Material certificate for food contact (FCM)
- Material certificates for global and specific migration
- Laser-marked serial number
- Batch number (if applicable)
We use high-tech laser technology that ensures sharp and durable marking directly on the bushing. The marking is not affected by temperature, moisture, cleaning, or chemical exposure and remains legible even after prolonged use. This means that in most cases, you can identify the hose directly on the bushing itself without having to search through old files, labels, or production data.
Traceability serves as a basis for documentation throughout the entire process: from raw materials and production, through assembly and installation, to final validation in the process plant. If a deviation occurs, the serial number or batch number on the hose can be matched with the documents, making it clear which batch of raw materials and which production it comes from.
This makes it much easier to perform a targeted analysis if something needs to be investigated further. Instead of replacing the entire hose routing or initiating extensive troubleshooting, your technician can quickly identify exactly which units need to be checked. The result is traceability that makes it easy to prove what is installed in the plant and where the components come from. This provides a transparent overview for documentation requirements, audits, and internal controls and reduces unnecessary time consumption in the event of any deviations.
