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Keeping invoices without product detail
A record that shows only a general category may not identify the product or lot. Retain delivery documents and label details that link a product to its supplier and date.
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Food Safety Guide•5 min read
Supplier and Delivery Records for Pastry Traceability
Keep enough product and supplier detail to identify what arrived and where it went.
Traceability records help a business identify the supplier, product and delivery connected to stock on site. FSANZ guidance describes food traceability and recall arrangements for relevant businesses, including wholesale suppliers.
The details required depend on the business and the food. Keep supplier documents, product labels and delivery records together so the team can respond quickly if a product needs to be identified or isolated.
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Discarding carton labels immediately
Keep batch or lot information available after stock is moved into storage. If the original label is removed, transfer the necessary identification to the remaining stock or record.
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Recording receipts but not transfers
If stock moves between storage areas or sites, retain enough information to identify its destination. Follow the business's procedures for any transport between premises.
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Saving records where staff cannot find them
Use a known location and a consistent naming method. During a follow-up, staff should be able to search by supplier, product, date or lot without relying on one person's memory.
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Make a product's path easy to follow
Connect purchasing, receiving and stock records using the same product identity.
- Record supplier, product, delivery date and quantity.
- Retain lot or batch details shown on packaging.
- Document any transfer or discrepancy.
- Keep the records accessible to staff responsible for food safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What records help trace pastry stock?
Keep records that identify the supplier, product, delivery date, quantity and any lot or batch details available on the label or delivery paperwork. Check the requirements for your type of business.
How long should a cafe keep delivery records?
Retention requirements can depend on the record and business. Follow applicable standards, local regulator advice and the venue's recall procedure.