Traceability chain
From the vessel to the customer’s plate in Europe: identifiable batches, controlled cold chain and a clear export file.
Species: Octopus vulgaris · Area: FAO 34 (Mauritania) · Product: frozen octopus (whole cleaned)
Traceability checkpoints
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1) Catch at sea (licensed vessel)
Data: vessel, license, fishing area, date/time, fishing method, captain.
Evidence: logbook, catch declaration.
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2) Landing & official port checks
Data: port, weighing, inspection, primary batch number.
Evidence: weighing ticket, sanitary registration.
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3) Cold-chain transport
Conditions: refrigerated transport, temperature follow-up, batch delivery note.
Critical point: no temperature break.
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4) Processing & freezing (approved plant)
Operations: grading (T1–T8), cleaning (whole cleaned), glazing, freezing, -18°C storage.
Data: plant batch, production date, shelf life, approval.
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5) Export in refrigerated container
Data: container number, seal number, set temperature, Bill of Lading, export documents.
Goal: container traceability = delivery traceability.
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6) EU entry checks & importer reception
Checks: document compliance, inspection, temperature.
Downstream: importer/wholesaler → foodservice, industry, retail.
Simple flow
CATCH AT SEA ↓ PORT CHECKS ↓ REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT ↓ APPROVED PLANT ↓ REFRIGERATED CONTAINER ↓ EU ENTRY CHECKS ↓ IMPORTER ↓ FOODSERVICE / INDUSTRY / RETAIL ↓ CONSUMER
“Premium” option (EU B2B)
QR code per carton (10 kg)
Quick access: batch, size, glazing, dates, documents and sales contacts.
Timestamping (OpenTimestamps)
Integrity proof: key batch information can be timestamped and independently verified.
Clear export file
Certificates, specs, batch photos, temperature records and traceability (importer-friendly).
Controlled cold chain
Temperature logs + best practices: stronger trust for professional buyers.