The APCS Program comprises guidance for activities throughout the product life cycle, beginning with the concept in the lab and contained facilities, continues through field plantings, and extends to post-harvest storage, movement and processing activities, through product discontinuation. The purpose of the program is to enhance traceability and control for these types of products by developers or others handling or using such products at every step of the product life cycle and supply chain. This is accomplished by implementing appropriate stewardship activities to enable responsible use and identify relevant critical control points.