Abstract The perception of Brazilian non-bovine dairy processors (goat, sheep and buffalo, n = 32) located in eight states of Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais, Parana, Goias, Bahia, Rio Grande do Sul, and Ceara), regarding the implementation of traceability was investigated. A questionnaire consisting of 16 statements using a 5-point Likert Scale was applied and the data were evaluated by descriptive statistics and factor analysis. It was agreed that the implementation of a traceability system allows a quick recall of products, and reduces the negative impact, the number of consumer complaints and the loss of products. In addition, it can result in increased supplier control and process safety, protecting consumer's health and increasing their confidence. However, the relationship between the traceability system and the cost savings in the process and/or price of the final product was not a consensus. Although dairy companies agreed that traceability is highly relevant to the company, many are unwilling to invest in implementation of the system. Therefore, non-bovine milk-producing units in Brazil are aware of the impact of implementing traceability, but still have doubts about the costs involved, which restrict investments in the system.

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可追溯性：巴西非牛乳制品加工商的看法和态度

摘要 位于巴西八个州（里约热内卢、圣保罗、米纳斯吉拉斯州、巴拉那州、戈亚斯州、巴伊亚州、南里奥格兰德州和南里奥格兰德州）的巴西非牛乳制品加工商（山羊、绵羊和水牛，n = 32）的看法Ceara)，就可追溯性的实施进行了调查。使用由 5 点李克特量表组成的 16 个陈述的问卷被应用，并通过描述性统计和因素分析评估数据。一致同意实施追溯系统可以快速召回产品，并减少负面影响、消费者投诉数量和产品损失。此外，它还可以加强供应商控制和流程安全，保护消费者的健康并增强他们的信心。然而，可追溯系统与过程中的成本节约和/或最终产品的价格之间的关系并未达成共识。尽管乳制品公司同意可追溯性与公司高度相关，但许多公司不愿意投资于该系统的实施。因此，巴西的非牛乳生产单位意识到实施可追溯性的影响，但仍对所涉及的成本存有疑虑，这限制了对该系统的投资。