The Legalities of Food Tracking from Paddock to Plate (Field to Fork): Scope for Potential Abuses

New tracking technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID) promise benefits to suppliers and consumers. However, the data collected from such technologies may be open to abuse. What are the possible legal issues involving such technologies and how can laws be framed to protect them against abuse? This 3,500 word article highlights some real risks for suppliers who might have thought that better tracking simply facilitated better product quality. The reality is that such technologies can enhance buyer market power and this may rebound against the suppliers who are paying for such systems.

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