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TEA TREE OIL
Final Report Summary: Block Chain Traceability for Tea Tree Oil – Part 2
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Published: 3 Dec 2020
Author(s): Tony Larkman
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To help better resolve the issue of adulteration, the Australian tea tree industry is championing the rollout of an end-to-end supply chain traceability solution that uses blockchain technology. Export markets are now beginning to demand proven datasets to show the history and origins of 100% pure code of practice (COP)-accredited Australian tea tree oil. This requirement includes tracking products as they are grown on farm, processed, exported, and eventually sold in various products to the consumer, with particular emphasis on post-farmgate traceability.
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