Spain pilot
The Spanish pilot aims to demonstrate that the mussel cultivated in Galicia and which holds a PDO recognized and registered in the EU through the Commission Regulation (EC) No 1050/2007, could be differentiated from other mussel species (e.g Mitilus chilensis) at different stages of the value chain, ensuring transparency and traceability. Utilizing advanced tools like the THEROS DNA tool and a blockchain system, the pilot ensures efficient recording of critical tracking events across the entire supply chain. Kiwa España S.L.U., serving as the certification body, will verify the product’s traceability using the blockchain system. The DNA based authenticity kit will employ both DNA barcoding and metabarcoding techniques to verify that the mussel cultivated in Galicia, which holds a PDO, is indeed from Galicia. This will differentiate it from other mussel species, such as Mytilus chilensis. The kit is a portable device for the extraction of DNA profiles from different samples. The system will ensure the authenticity of the food asset, including an analytical framework for the prediction of the species analytical framework and origin. The results will be provided in near real-time through a dedicated interface.
The blockchain-based traceability system will ensure efficient recording of critical tracking events across the entire supply chain. Dedicated mechanisms will be employed in order to allow integration of data from end-user systems whilst applicable business rules will be supported. Efficient and standardised data models will be utilised to enable multi-product support, regulatory compliance and scalability.
This pilot is linked to the ALLIANCE project as uses Blockchain technology [https://alliance-heu-project.eu/sites/default/files/dissemination/ALLIA…] , which is employed in all seven ALLIANCE demonstrators [https://alliance-heu-project.eu/pilots]. Furthermore, it focuses on PDO certified products as the ALLIANCE Feta cheese [https://alliance-heu-project.eu/pilots/safeguard-pdo-feta-cheese], Olive oil [https://alliance-heu-project.eu/pilots/dna-blockchain] and Raspberry [https://alliance-heu-project.eu/pilots/improved-traceability-through-bl…] demonstrators.
Country: Spain