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Copyright © 2016 International Finance Corporation 2121 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20433 United States of America A Member of the World Bank Group 1 Content MODULE 1 MODULE 3 Introduction and Overview Food Safety Legislation 2 Basic Facts About IFC ........................................................6 Introduction ........................................................................32 Developing Agribusiness ..................................................6 Main Food Safety Regulations: List of Regulations, Summary of Scope, About IFC Global Food Safety Program ...................6 Links with Codex Alimentarius, EU and US ........... 33 Donor partners ..................................................................... 7 Requirements for FBOs .................................................37 Foreword .................................................................................8 Import/Export..................................................................... 50 The IFC Food Safety Toolkit ...........................................9 Regulatory Authority ......................................................52 Other Relevant Regulations .........................................54 3 The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) ......................59 MODULE 2 MODULE 4 Food Safety Standards and Food Safety Tools Schemes Introduction ..........................................................................12 and Techniques Introduction ....................................................................... 68 4 British Retail Consortium (BRC) ..................................13 FSTK PRP Workbook ..................................................... 68 International Featured Standard (IFS) Food ..........15 FSTK PRP Workbook Instruction Guide ................ 68 Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 ... 16 An overview of PRPs. ...................................................... 69 PrimusGFS............................................................................. 19 Planning and Development of PRPs .........................71 Global Red Meat Standard (GRMS) ...........................21 FSTK PRP Wprkbook: Examples & Instructions CanadaG.A.P. ......................................................................22 Global G.A.P. ........................................................................24 (WS1- WS6) ..........................................................................73 PRP 6: Utilities, supply of air, water and 5 energy ...............................................................74 Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) Seafood PRP 9: Management of Purchased Material....84 Processing Standard ........................................................26 PRP 11: Cleaning and Sanitizing ............................ 94 Safe Quality Food (SQF) .................................................27 PRP 12: Pest Control ............................................... 106 China HACCP .....................................................................28 PRP 13: Employee Hygiene and Employee Facilities...........................................................116 GMP + Feed Certifcation Scheme ..............................29 6 PRP 14: Rework ......................................................... 128 FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan Workbook ................... 138 History of HACCP ........................................................... 139 Preliminary Steps in Developing a HACCP Plan ...141 HACCP Document Templates for Whole Milk ...144 Overview&Guid of the HACCP Worksheets ......144 7 1 4 MODULE 5 MODULE 6 FSMS Procedures Food Safety Training and Documentation Introduction ..................................................................... 292 Documentation Overview ...........................................170 Choosing Food Safety Trainers or Training Course ......................................................... 292 2 Process of Approval, Issue and Control of Food Safety management System Documents ........... 176 Electronic or Hard Copy Records? .......................... 177 Training Effectiveness and Evaluation .................294 Outcomes Used in Evaluating Training Programs .......................................................... 295 Food Safety Management System Documentation Templates ........................................ 178 Training and Development Procedure Control of Documents ............................................. 179 Template ............................................................................. 298 Control of Records ....................................................189 Responsibility Matrix, Training Needs Analysis Complaint Management ........................................194 and Training Plan [Partial Sample] ..........................306 3 Control of Nonconforming Product ................ 200 Food Safety Training Matrix .....................................308 Calibration....................................................................206 Food Safety T&D Matrix .............................................309 Corrective and Preventive Action ......................220 Internal Auditing ....................................................... 226 Traceability ....................................................................235 Product Recall and Withdrawal .........................246 MODULE 7 Mock Recall ..................................................................253 Food Defence Plan .................................................... 261 Information for Company Management 4 Allergen Control .........................................................273 Hygiene Procedure ....................................................277 Introduction ....................................................................... 312 Identification and Evaluation of Food Safety Policy ........................................................... 312 Compliance ..................................................................284 Management Commitment ....................................... 314 Recourses ............................................................................ 315 Management Review procedure Template ..........317 Example of Management Review Meeting materials ............................................................................. 324 5 Annexes Useful links ....................................................................333 Terms and definitions ............................................ 336 6 7 Introduction and Overview MODULE 1 6 MODULE 1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Basic Facts About IFC We work with the private sector in developing countries to help create opportunity for all. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries. We utilize and leverage our products and services — as well as products and services of other institutions in the World Bank Group — to provide development solutions customized to meet clients’ needs. We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners over- come financial, operational, and political challenges. Clients view IFC as a provider and mobilizer of scarce capital, knowledge, and long-term partnerships that can help address critical constraints in areas such as finance, infrastructure, employee skills, and the regulatory environment. IFC is also a leading mobilizer of third-party resources for its projects. Our willingness to engage in diffi- cult environments and our leadership in crowding — in private finance enable us to extend our footprint and have a development impact well beyond our direct resources. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. Developing Agribusiness IFC has made agribusiness a priority because of its potential for broad development impact and especially strong role in poverty reduction. We combine investments and advisory services to help the sector address higher demand and escalating food prices in an environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive way.  In the fiscal year ended in June 2015, we invested $3.2 billion across the agribusiness supply chain — from farm to retail — to help boost production, increase liquidity, improve logistics and distribution, and expand access to credit for small farmers. At the end of the fiscal year, IFC’s committed portfolio for our own account stood at $3.4 billion. About IFC Global Food Safety Program IFC’s activities comprise advisory support to companies that promote good agricultural practices that benefit small-scale farmers, and value chain solutions involving small and medium size enterprises. IFC has launched an advisory platform (the Program) to help agribusiness companies build capacity in food safety globally. The goal of the Program is to reduce food safety risk for IFC clients in agribusiness while contributing to industry sector capacity in select markets. Within the scope of this project, IFC will be working with agribusiness and retail clients (“the Clients”) in all food industry sectors on efforts to increase their competitiveness. Specifically, IFC will be providing advisory services that will facilitate the upgrading of food safety management systems in keeping with changing global requirements that will lead to improvement of their performance and efficiency and ultimately to sales increase, costs and risk profile reduction. Contact: Sarah Ockman, Program Lead, sockam@ifc.org Donor partners 7 Donor partners Austrian Ministry of Finance (MOF) External Economic Program MOF’s external economic program supports the development and transition process in Southeast and East Europe. The program aims at promoting sustainable investments to support economic growth, create jobs and improve the business environment. Supporting local and foreign investments helps to improve the liveli- hood of people and the progress towards a stable and prospering region. Our goal is to contribute to private sector growth through capacity building, SME support, facilitation of investments, and building business part- nerships between Austrian and local investors. The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has the overall responsibility for foreign policy, trade policy and aid-related relations between Norway and developing countries and between Norway and inter- national organizations. The main goal of Norwegian development cooperation is to contribute towards lasting improvements in eco- nomic, social and political conditions for the populations of developing countries. The Norwegian government aid policy aims at strengthening developing countries’ ability to solve their poverty problems and promote economically and environmentally sustainable development. The scope for the assistance to the countries in Southeast Europe is to support the government’s decision of integration with European and North Atlantic structures. Euro-Atlantic integration to promote stability and democratization in the countries of the region and in the region as a whole are central to Norway’s efforts in the Western Balkans. High priority is being given to the implementation of the EU Stabilization and Associa- tion process which has given the Western Balkan countries the prospect not only of closer cooperation with the EU, but also of possible future membership. The priorities are to strengthen the democratic institutions, support economic and political reforms, support business development, enhance respect of the human rights, fight against corruption and crime and improve the regional cooperation. Japan’s Ministry of Finance Japan is committed to contributing to global development with a particular focus on Africa. To further deepen partnerships with developing countries and contribute to international stability, Japan provides official de- velopment assistance both bilaterally and through multilateral institutions such as IFC. Japan’s Ministry of Finance has been a major donor to the Japan Comprehensive Trust Fund (CJTF), which has been an important vehicle for supporting IFC Advisory globally since 1995. In 2014, Japan added a dedicated Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) window under CJTF to support projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa. 8 MODULE 1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Foreword The latest estimates predict a global population of nine billion by the year 2050. This substantial increase in the number of people will require a sustainable and safe food supply, which unfortunately has not yet been secured. Investments in food safety management systems are a key prerequisite in assuring a reliable and constant supply of safe food as well as increased cross border trade. The agribusiness industry is a vital engine in the economies of many counties around the globe. However, in- adequate food safety standards and poor food safety practices inhibit agribusiness growth potential and shut domestic companies out of global value chains. The corporate world recognizes the risks: according to a 2015 survey by KPMG of senior executives from global manufacturing and retail, food and product safety ranks as the top priority for sustainability and corporate responsibility, and the top priority for investment. Internationally recognized standards have a proven track record of delivering results that include better risk management, increased access to new markets and major retailers, better operational efficiency (due to re- duced costs and higher productivity) and enhanced reputations. Therefore, addressing food safety in a system- ic and sustainable way will contribute toward increasing sales, exports and profits, reducing costs, minimizing risks and attracting investors. IFC, a global leader in providing the private sector with a full range of investment and advisory services to boost sustainable development in emerging markets, has developed a unique product calibrated to help food producers to access and implement an effective food safety management system. Designed to be a self-guided instructional manual, the Food Safety Toolkit is ideal for businesses that have not yet developed their own system or wish to improve their existing one. The Toolkit has already been success- fully tested with food companies in Europe and Central Asia as well as in selected countries of Asia and Africa. Companies which have already improved their food safety systems with the help of the Toolkit have entered new markets, increased profitability, and improved customer trust and confidence. We are convinced that the IFC Food Safety Toolkit will help companies implement better food safety systems improve their competitiveness and facilitate entry into global value chains. Tania Lozansky Head of Advisory, IFC Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services Foreword 9 The Food Safety Toolkit The IFC Food Safety Toolkit is designed to enable companies in developing markets reduce a key risk in grow- ing a sustainable food business: meeting the ever-increasing demands, needs, expectations and trust of cus- tomers, wholesalers, retailers, government food safety regulators, and ultimately, consumers. The Toolkit was developed by IFC with food industry help and expertise. It is based on HACCP principles of foodstuff hygiene (European Union food hygiene legislation: Regulations (EC) No 852/2004, 853/2004 and 854/2004), and best industry practices and standards. The Toolkit provides companies with the know-how to develop, implement and maintain a modern food safety management system based on the principles of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points system (HACCP). HACCP is a systematic approach to identifying and controlling hazards (whether microbiological, chemical or physical) which pose potential hazards in the preparation of safe food. HACCP aims to proactively identify and prevent potential problems that could put food safety at risk. In simple terms, that means control- ling the safety of ingredients and supplies coming into a food business and correctly handling them thereafter. The Toolkit helps companies to identify gaps in their existing practices and develop more efficient food safety system. Specifically companies can:  Apply the Toolkit in any process regardless of production facility size, location and food safety sophistication;  Develop systemic science-based approaches to food safety management;  Benchmark their own food safety system against the best international practices;  Use the Toolkit as simple and practical self-service tool, replicating it to all production lines as necessary;  Tailor the templates in accordance with their needs. The Toolkit consists of seven modules. It serves as a ‘roadmap’ to help companies manage their food safety systems in a clear, informative manner. The following summarizes the purpose of each module: Module 1 introduces the Food Safety Toolkit and provides an overview of the contents. It identifies the target audience and describes the benefits of using it. This section also references an awareness presen- tation for companies planning to launch a food safety management system to more effectively engage employees and stakeholders. Associated with Module 1 are two executive management tools: (i) a document highlighting the benefits, challenges and lessons to be learned from other FBOs that have adopted a FSMS using the IFC FSTK; and (ii) a self-assessment tool that enables the FBO executive management team to quickly establish the maturity of their FSMS compared to the preferred GFSI or other food safety Scheme. See Module 7 – Executive Management Module and specifically the resource section for additional details. Module 2 consists of an overview of GFSI and other FSMS schemes and standards that a producer may choose in managing food safety. The schemes and standards selected are based on international best practices. Module 3 provides an overview of the primary food safety legislation now in place, including the role and responsibilities of the various enforcement agencies; the role and responsibility of the company; recommended sources of food safety legislation; a process through which a company can demon- strate its legal compliance with these food safety requirements; and useful links to enable the FBO become aware of new of amendments in food safety regulations, GFSI and other FSMS schemes. 10 MODULE 1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Module 4 consists of two elements: (1) An overview of Pre-Requisite Programs [PRPs] based on the requirements of ISO/TS 22002-1. Six examples of PRPs associated with Milk Processing based upon ISO/TS 22002-1 is included in the IFC FSTK version 3.0 with a PRP document template that may be used by FBOs when developing their PRPs. Also included is general information on planning and development of PRPs; (2) General information about HACCP, including its history, underlying principles, benefits, and the preliminary steps in developing a HACCP system. IFC has also developed a comprehensive cost- benefit analysis tool to enable the FBO establish the benefits of adopting HACCP or a FSMS (see Module 7 of the IFC FSTK). Included in the IFC FSTK Version 3 is a partial example of a milk pro- cessing HACCP plan. In the partial milk processing example, two Critical Control Points [CCPs] and one O-PRP example are provided. A HACCP plan document template is provided and it may be used by the FBO when developing its HACCP plan[s]. The IFC FSTK also contains a CD with a MS Word document version of the PRP and the HACCP plan document template. Module 5 provides details on establishing and developing FSMS procedures and documentation. Specifically, this module provides an overview of the typical documentation structure or hierarchy in a FSMS; an explanation of the purpose and benefits of a documented FSMS; a description of the different documents in a FSMS [namely policy, objectives, procedures, work instructions, food safety plans, specifications, forms and records]; and the control of FSMS documents and general information on record management and retention. Finally, this module provides completed examples of the primary documented procedures an FBO is likely to need as defined by the various GFSI and other FSMS schemes. Also included is a basic example of a food defense plan enabling the FBO meet its food security requirements. Module 6 consists of general information on training and development and provides sample documents, including a training and development procedure, an example of a FSMS responsibility, a training needs analysis and training plan, an FSMS training and development matrix, a new section on evaluation of training effectiveness, and methods of evaluating training. The FBO may adapt these documents to include in its FSMS. Module 7 provides an overview on how to establish and develop a food safety policy, describes the need for top management commitment, and explains what resources are required to establish, develop, implement and maintain and effective FSMS. This module also includes an example of a FSMS man- agement review procedure and a MS PowerPoint document template that the FBO may consider when documenting and recording the actions and decisions arising from a FSMS management review, including evaluation of related follow-up activities. Food Safety Standards and Schemes MODULE 2 12 MODULE 2 FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS AND SCHEMES Introduction This module provides an overview of primary and voluntary food safety schemes, and the standards applicable for Food Business Operators (FBOs). The module includes the International Food Safety Management System Standard FSSC 22000 and a variety of private label and Government managed FSMS Schemes or standards known collectively as the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards plus GMP+. In fact, the knowledge food businesses have about these different schemes and standards is limited. Partly that is due to the number of FSMS schemes and standards already existing in the market. In this module, we offer overview-level detail on the FSMS Schemes and Standard as an aid in helping FBOs consider which FSMS Scheme(s) may be most relevant to them, their customers and consumers. No opinion is offered or given on which FSMS Scheme or standard a particular FBO should select. British Retail Consortium 13 British Retail Consortium (BRC) What is the British Retail Consortium? BRC Global Standards is a leading safety and quality certification program, used by over 23,000 certificated suppliers in 123 countries, with certification issued through a worldwide network of accredited certification bodies. Which standards does the BRC operate? The BRC Global Standards consists of a list of standards, namely: GFSI GFSI BRC Global Standard Scheme Scope BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 7 Yes D, EI, EII, EIII, EIV BRC Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials Issue 4 Yes M BRC Global Standard for Storage and Distribution Issue 2 Yes J BRC Global Standard for Consumer Products Issue 3 No BRC Global Standard for Agents and Brokers issue 1 No BRC Global Standard for Food Safety (Issue Seven) The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety (Issue Seven) is a standard developed by the British Retail Consor- tium for companies providing retailer-branded food products. The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 7 was published in January 2015. This standard covers food safety and product quality management and operational criteria in a food manu- facturing organization to fulfil obligations with regard to legal compliance and protection of the consumer. The standard is owned by the BRC (United Kingdom) and written and managed with input from an interna- tional multi-stakeholder group made up of food manufacturers, retailers, and food service and certification body representatives. 14 MODULE 2 FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS AND SCHEMES BRC/IoP Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials (Issue Five) This is one of the main global standards for the manufacture and conversion of packaging materials for both food and non-food use. The BRC Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials Issue 5 was pub- lished in July 2015. The standard covers the hygienic production of packaging materials and the management of quality and func- tional properties of the packaging to provide assurance to customers. The standard includes optional modules to cover logistics operations such as wholesale, contract packing, product inspection and waste recovery. Certification to this standard requires strict control of comprehensive technical and sanitary characteristics of production in order to assess the possibility of the supplier to produce and deliver consistently safe products for consumers in accordance with its specifications. The standard is operated by the BRC in conjunction with the Packaging Society and an advisory committee of stakeholders. Background In 1998 the British Retail Consortium generated its first BRC food technical standard in order to address the growing demand to ensure safe and quality food production within the industry. After its initial success, it evolved into a global standard used, not just to assess retail suppliers, but as the foundation upon which com- panies have based their supplier assessment programs. On April 24, 2014, the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety (Issue 6) and BRC/IoP Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials (Issue 4) were successfully benchmarked by the Global Food Safety Initiative and have achieved recognition in the GFSI Guidance Document Sixth Edition. Who is it relevant to? The BRC Global Standards [GFSI approved schemes] are relevant to food and ingredient manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors. The BRC Global Standard deals with food, packaging, storage and distribution. Fundamental Standard Requirements:  Top management and continual Improvement  The Food Safety Plan [HACCP]  Food Safety and Quality Management System  Site standards  Product control  Process control  Personnel For additional details see: www.brc.org.uk. IFS 15 International Featured Standard (IFS) Food What is IFS Food? IFS Food is a standard for auditing food safety and the quality of food manufacturers’ processes and products. First introduced in 2003, it is now operating in its sixth version. In 2011, it issued more than 11,000 certificates in 90 different countries. IFS Management has five regional offices worldwide, tasked with coordinating technical working groups in different languages (German, French, North American, Spanish and Italian) for various stakeholders, including retailers, industry players, certification bodies and food services entities. It relies on a continuous improvement process regarding IFS standards, database and integrity program among other aspects of its mandate. Which standards does the IFS operate? The IFS operates the following standards: IFS Standard GFSI Scheme GFSI Scope IFS Food, version 6 Yes C, D, EI, EII, EIII, EIV, L, J IFS Logistics, version 2.1 Yes J IFS Broker No IFC HPC No IFC Cash & Carry No IFS PACsecure, version 1 Yes M IFS Food Store No Background IFS Food Standard (version 6) was developed with the full and active involvement of certification bodies, re- tailers, industry and food service companies from all over the world. On September 21, 2012 it was successfully re-benchmarked by GFSI and has achieved recognition against the GFSI Guid- ance Document Sixth Edition. The standard is owned by IFS Management GmbH, Germany. Who is it relevant to? The IFS Standards (GFSI approved schemes) are relevant to food and ingredient manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors. The IFS Standards deals with food, packaging, storage and distribution. Fundamental Standard Requirements:  Top management responsibility  A quality food safety management system  Resource management  Planning and production process  Measurement, analysis, improvements  Food defense For additional details see: www.ifs-certification.com. 16 MODULE 2 FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS AND SCHEMES Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 What is FSSC 22000 The Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000) is a robust, ISO-based, internationally accepted certification scheme for the assessment and certification of food safety management systems throughout the entire supply chain. The FSSC 22000 certification scheme is supported by the European Food and Drink Association (CIAA) and the American Groceries Manufacturing Association (GMA). The certification is accredited under ISO guide 17021. Background The FSSC 22000 certification scheme complies with ISO 22000 and the technical specifications for PRPs. These requirements are based on the ISO Standard developed by the International Organization for Stan- dardization (ISO) and Publicly Available Specification (PAS) prepared by the British Standards Institution (BSI). On February 22, 2013, FSSC 22000, version 3 (October 2011 issue) was successfully re-benchmarked by GFSI and has achieved recognition against the GFSI Guidance Document Sixth Edition. FSSC 22000 has been recognized against the following scopes: C Animal Conversion; D Pre Processing Handling of Plant Products; EI Processing of Animal Perishable Products; EII Processing of Plant Perishable Products; EIII Processing of Animal and Plant Perishable Products (Mixed Products); EIV Processing of Ambient Stable Products; L Production of (Bio) Chemicals; M Production of Food Packaging. Which standards does FSSC 22000 operate? The version 3 of FSSC 22000 was published on April 10, 2013. FSSC 22000 = ISO 22000 + ISO/TS 22002-1 + additional requirements (applicable to food manufacturing) Two of the previous additional FSSC requirements remain unchanged: 1. Specifications for services 2. Supervision of personnel in application of food safety principles One of the previous additional FSSC requirements was modified: 3. Specific regulatory requirements Organizations seeking certification shall assure that specifications for ingredients and materials take account of any applicable regulatory requirements [e.g. control of prohibited substances]. The requirement for Inven- tory of applicable regulations is still required under Part 1 Section 3 point 4 (on page 7 of 14). This additional requirement is specific to ingredients and materials and is aimed at ensuring that specifications detail specific legislative standards such as mycotoxin levels, prohibited colors, or pesticides. FSSC 22000 17 Two additional FSSC requirements were added: There are now five additional requirements that need to be complied with and audited (compared to three in the previous FSSC 22000 version 3). The two new requirements are: 4. Announced, but unscheduled audits of certified organizations The Certification Body will participate in a risk based program of office audits and announced, but unscheduled, audits of certified organizations. In July 2014 Walt Mart asked all GFSI schemes to introduce unannounced audits by June 2015 as a condition of doing business with them. Today all GFSI schemes have introduced unannounced audits into their schemes. The goal of the unannounced audits is to assure day-to-day compliance of the FBO’s products and FSMS and to ensure the FBO is ‘audit ready’. What does an unannounced audit mean? Generally its means there will be no prior notification for any unannounced audit conducted. That said most Certification Bodies [CBs] do announce the start of the unannounced audit to the client, e.g. the unannounced audit will occur anytime following the beginning of Q3 2016. The CB also requires the FBO to provide access to details of their operations or processing schedule to enable the CB audit team plan the unannounced audit. Turning up from an unannounced GFSI audit where the FBO operations is not operating adds no value to any interested party. GFSI has yet to an- nounce the frequency of unannounced audits. The most likely option being considered is one unannounced audit every three years. Unannounced audits differ significantly from surveillance audits. Unannounced audits are much shorter and tend to focus on the FBO product and preventive controls. Surveillance audits are focused on the FSMS. Finally the introduction of the unannounced audit does impact the cost of the conformity assessment pro- cedure, and the FBO needs to budget for the additional costs associated with the unannounced audit. 5. Management of inputs The organization shall implement a system to assure that analysis of inputs critical to the confirmation of product safety is undertaken. The analyses shall be performed to standards equivalent to those described in ISO 17025. Inputs are referring to analyses of incoming raw and packaging materials that are used to produce the finished product. Who is it relevant to? FSSC 22000 is used to audit and certify the food safety systems of food chain organizations which process or manufacture:  Perishable animal products (such as meat, poultry, eggs, dairy and fish products);  Perishable vegetable products (such as fresh fruits and fresh juices, preserved fruits, fresh vegetables, and preserved vegetables);  Products with a long shelf life at an ambient temperature (such as canned products, biscuits, snacks, oil, drinking water, beverages, pasta, flour, sugar, and salt);  (Bio)chemical manufacturers (of food ingredients such as vitamins, additives and bio-cultures), although excluding technical and technological aids;  Food packaging (with both direct and indirect contact with the food). FSSC 22000 includes transportation and on-site storage if the latter is part of the operation (for example, with cheese ripening). It is applicable to all organizations in the food chain, regardless of size and complexity, profit making or not, public or private. Fundamental Standard Requirements: FSSC 22000 uses the existing standards ISO 22000, plus technical specifications for sector PRPs. It is owned by FSSC 22000 in the Netherlands. 18 MODULE 2 FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS AND SCHEMES The ISO 22000 international standard specifies the requirements for a food safety management system, in- cluding the following four elements:  Interactive communication  System management  Prerequisite programs  HACCP principles ISO 22000 integrates HACCP system principles with the application steps developed by the Codex Alimenta- rius Commission. Using auditable requirements, it combines the HACCP plan with PRPs. Hazard analysis is the key to an effective FSMS, since conducting a hazard analysis assists in organizing the knowledge required to establish an effective combination of control measures. ISO 22000 requires that all hazards that may be reasonably expected to occur in the food chain, including hazards that may be associated with the type of process and facilities used, are identified and assessed. Thus it provides the means to determine and document why certain identified hazards need to be controlled by a particular organization and others do not. During hazard analysis, the organization determines the strategy to be used to realize hazard control by combining the prerequisite programs with the HACCP plan. The standard contains the specific requirements needing to be addressed by the FSMS. Generally, the ISO 22000 requirements are:  Having an overall food safety policy for a particular organization developed by top management;  Setting objectives to drive that company’s efforts to conform with this policy;  Planning, designing and documenting a management system;  Maintaining records of the system’s performance;  Establishing a group of qualified individuals to make up a food safety team;  Defining procedures needed to ensure effective communication with important contacts outside the com- pany (such as regulators, customers, suppliers, and others) as well as effective internal communication;  Having an emergency plan;  Holding management review meetings to evaluate FSMS performance;  Providing adequate resources for effective FSMS operation including appropriately trained and qualified personnel, sufficient infrastructure and an appropriate work environment to ensure food safety;  Following HACCP principles;  Establishing a traceability system for product identification;  Establishing a corrective action system and control of nonconforming product;  Maintaining a documented procedure for handling product withdrawal;  Controlling monitoring and measuring devices;  Establishing and maintaining an internal audit program;  Continual improvement and updating the FSMS. FSCC 22000 contains Standard ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 Part 1: Food manufacturing which serves as a technical specification for prerequisite programs for food manufacturers. This technical specification does not duplicate the requirements cited in ISO 22000:2005. It is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 22000:2005. ISO/TS 22002-4:2013 is intended to be used by food packaging manufacturing organizations that wish to implement PRPs in such a way as to address the requirements specified in ISO 22000:2005. ISO/TS 22003:2007 defines the rules applicable for the audit and certification of an FSMS complying with the requirements given in ISO 22000:2005 (or other sets of specified FSMS requirements). It provides the necessary information, and so bolsters customer confidence around the way their suppliers’ certification has been granted. For further details see www.fssc22000.com. PrimusGFS 19 PrimusGFS What is PrimusGFS? PrimusGFS is a GFSI recognized audit scheme for the certification of produce sector products — from growing operations to minimally-processed (fresh-cut) produce products. Depending on the operation being audited, PrimusGFS audits include Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis Criti- cal Control Points (HACCP). Which standards does the PrimusGFS operate? The PrimusGFS operates the following standards: PrimusGFS Standard GFSI Scheme GFSI Scope Primus GFS, version 2.1 Yes BI, BII, D, EII, EIII, EIV Background The GFSI, managed by CIES (the food business forum), was set up in 2000 to pursue continuous improvement in food safety management systems, cost efficiency in the supply chain and safe food for consumers world- wide. In February 2010 the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) announced full recognition of the PrimusGFS scheme. PrimusGFS is a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked and fully recognized audit scheme cover- ing both Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) scopes, as well as Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). Who is it relevant to? PrimusGFS is focused on food safety of agricultural products designated for human consumption, both fresh or minimumly processed. PrimusGFS establishes a series of requirements for managing the production, handling, processing and storage operations which should be met fo consumer safety. On February 20th the PrimusGFS Standard (v2.1 – December 2011) has been successfully re-benchmarked by GFSI and has achieved recognition against the GFSI Guidance Document Sixth Edition. Fundamental Standard Requirements: PrimusGFS audits are composed of several modules and their applicability depends on the type of operation being audited: Module 1 FSMS Applicable to all operations types Applicable to growing areas (fields, ranches, greenhouses); harvest crew section Module 2 GAP is optional Module 2 GMP Applicable to facilities (coolers, packinghouses, processors and storage) Module 3 HACCP Applicable to all facilities; not applicable to growing areas/harvest crews 20 MODULE 2 FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS AND SCHEMES Module 1 Food Safety Management System: 1.1 Management System 1.2 Control of Documents and Records 1.3 Procedures and Corrective Actions 1.4 Internal and External Inspections 1.5 Rejection and Release of Product 1.6 Supplier Control 1.7 Traceability and Recall 1.8 Food Defense Module 2 GAP and GMP Options: 2.1 General GAP 2.2 Site Identification 2.3 Ground History 2.4 Adjacent Land Use 2.5 Pest and Foreign Material Controls – Applicable for greenhouses only 2.6 Growing Media (Substrate) Use – Applicable for greenhouses only 2.7 Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition 2.8 Irrigation / Water Use 2.9 Crop Protection 2.10 Field Worker Hygiene (Applies to on-the-farm workers not the harvesting workers) 2.11 Harvesting Inspections, Policies and Training 2.12 Harvesting Worker Activities & Sanitary Facilities (Applies to harvesting workers) 2.13 Harvest Practices 2.14 Transportation and Tracking 2.15 On-site Storage 2.16 General GMP 2.17 Pest Control 2.18 Storage Areas & Packaging Materials 2.19 Operational Practices 2.20 Worker Practices 2.21 Equipment 2.22 Equipment Cleaning 2.23 General Cleaning 2.24 Buildings and Grounds 2.25 Chemicals Files 2.26 Pest Control Documentation 2.27 Operation Monitoring Records 2.28 Maintenance & Sanitation Files 2.29 Worker Documentation 2.30 Testing/ Analysis Records 2.31 Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution Logs 2.32 Allergen Control Module 3 HACCP: 3.1 Preliminary Steps 3.2 Development of the Written HACCP Plan 3.3 Execution of the HACCP Plan on the Plant Floor GRMS 21 Global red Meat Standard (GRMS) What is the GRMS? The Global Red Meat Standard (GRMS) is a scheme specifically developed for the red meat industry. The GRMS sets out the requirements for all processes relating to the production of meat and meat products and focuses on areas critical to achieving the highest safety and quality standards. It was launched in 2006. Which standards does the GRMS operate? The GRMS operates the following standards: GRMS Standard GFSI Scheme GFSI Scope GRMS, version 2.1 Yes C, EI, EIII Background The GRMS is a standard specifically developed for the processes of slaughtering, cutting, deboning and sales of red meat and meat products. It encompasses the entire production chain and is, therefore, applicable to all aspects of the transport, lairage, stunning, slaughtering, deboning, cutting and handling of meat and meat products. On February 7, 2013, the GRMS (fourth edition version 4.1) was re-benchmarked and recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) against its revised Guidance Document Sixth Edition. The Global Red Meat Standard Scheme is owned by the Danish Agricultural & Food Council, Denmark. Who is it relevant to? The standard sets out the requirements for all processes related to the production of meat and meat products. Process: Transport, lairage, slaughtering, evisceration, chilling, cutting, deboning, curing, marinating, mincing, mixing, fermentation, smoking, cooking, packing, chilling, freezing, and storage. Product: Fresh meat, meat products, meat preparations, mixed products and edible by-products. Fundamental Standard Requirements:  Audit protocol;  Requirements with respect to audit qualification, training and experience;  Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP);  HACCP system;  Quality Management System;  Non-conformance procedures;  Traceability. For additional details see: www.grms.org. 22 MODULE 2 FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS AND SCHEMES CanadaGAP What is CanadaGAP? CanadaGAP® is a food safety program for companies that produce and handle fruits and vegetables. It is de- signed to help implement and maintain effective food safety procedures within fresh produce operations. Which standards does the CanadaGAP operate? The CanadaGAP operates the following standards: CanadaGAP Standard GFSI Scheme GFSI Scope GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance, version 4 Yes AII, BI, D Background The CanadaGAP® certification program was launched by the Canadian Horticulture Council (CHC), covering eight crop groupings. The standards program was developed by the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC), the national industry as- sociation for fruit and vegetable producers in Canada, as a means of standardizing and updating on-farm food safety programs, and covers the safe production, storage and packing of fresh produce. The CHC participates in the federal On-Farm Food Safety Recognition Program, which involves comprehensive reviews by federal and provincial governments to ensure the technical soundness of the CanadaGAP standard. On April 24 2013, CanadaGAP was re-benchmarked and recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) against its revised Guidance Document Sixth Edition. The owner of the Scheme is CanAgPlus, Canada. Who is it relevant to? CanadaGAP (Good Agricultural Practices) is an on-farm food safety program for companies that grow, pack and store fresh produce. Fundamental Standard Requirements: Two manuals, one specific to Greenhouse operations, the second for other fruit and vegetable operations, have been developed by the horticultural industry and reviewed for technical soundness by Canadian govern- ment officials. The manuals are designed for companies implementing Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) in their production, packing and storage operations, and for re-packers and wholesalers implementing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP programs. The program is also designed for fresh produce bro- kers implementing best practices in supplier management and product traceability. CanadaGAP 23 Fruit and Vegetables and Greenhouse Manuals:  Commodity Starter Products  Premises  Commercial Fertilizers, Pulp Sludge and Soil Amendments  Manure, Compost/Compost Tea and other Products  Mulch and Row Cover Materials  Agriculture Chemicals  Agriculture Water  Equipment  Cleaning and Maintenance Materials  Waste Management  Personnel Hygiene Facilities  Employee Training  Visitor Policy  Pest Program for Buildings  Water (for Fluming and Cleaning)  Ice  Packaging Materials  Growing and Harvesting  Sorting, Grading, Packing, Repacking, Storing and Brokerage  Storage of Product  Transportation  Identification and Traceability  Deviations and Crisis Management  HACCP Plan and Food Safety Program Maintenance and Review The manuals are based on a rigorous hazard analysis applying the seven principles of the internationally- recognized HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) approach. For additional details: see www.canadagap.ca. 24 MODULE 2 FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS AND SCHEMES GLOBALG.A.P. What is GLOBALG.A.P.? GlobalG.A.P. is a private sector body that sets voluntary standards for agricultural product certification around the world. The GLOBALG.A.P. standard is designed to reassure consumers about how their food is produced on the farm. Focal points include minimizing detrimental environmental impacts of farming operations, reducing the use of chemical inputs and ensuring a responsible approach to worker health and safety as well as animal welfare. The organization aims to establish one standard for Good Agricultural Practice (G.A.P.), with varied product applications capable of interfacing seamlessly with the whole pattern of global agriculture. Which standards does the GLOBALG.A.P. operate? The GLOBALG.A.P. operates the following standards: GLOBALG.A.P. Standard GFSI Scheme GFSI Scope GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance, version 4 Yes BI, D Background GLOBALG.A.P. was formerly known as EurepG.A.P. This organization was launched in 1997 as a retailers’ initia- tive rooted in the Euro-Retailer Produce Working Group (EUREP). Its starting point was an effort to develop standards and procedures for the development of Good Agricultural Practice (G.A.P.) in conventional agricul- ture, specifically in highlighting the importance of integrated crop management and a responsible approach to worker welfare. On April 24 2013, GLOBALG.A.P. was re-benchmarked and recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) against its revised Guidance Document Sixth Edition. The owner of GLOBALG.A.P. is c/o FoodPLUS GmbH, Germany. Who is it relevant to? Global G.A.P. is a pre-farm gate standard. The certificate covers the process of taking certified product from farm inputs, like feed or seedlings, and all the farming activities until the product leaves the farm. The Standard Documents Global G.A.P. is a single integrated standard with modular applications for different product groups (see be- low), ranging from plant and livestock production to plant propagation materials and compound feed manu- facturing. GLOBALG.A.P. 25 Fundamental Standard Requirements: The requirements for each standard can be found in a document called Controlled Points and Compliance Criteria. Integrated Farm Assurance Standard For additional details: see www.globalgap.org. Plant Propagation Material CB FV Fruit&Vegetables GlobalG.A.P. risk assesment on social practice (GRASP) CC Combinable Crops CO Green Cofee Crops Base TE Tea AF Chaine of Custody FO Flowers&Ornamentals LB RB DY Dairy All farm base CS Carttle&Sheep Ruminant Base Transport CYB Calf/Young Beef Livestock Base PG Pigs PY Poultry TY Turkey AB Aquacultural module Compaund feed manufacturing 26 MODULE 2 FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS AND SCHEMES Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) Seafood Standard What is the GAA Seafood Processing Standard? The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) is an international, non-profit trade association dedicated to advancing environmentally and socially responsible aquaculture. The Alliance develops Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification standards. These cover aquaculture facilities (hatchery and feed mill to farm and processing plant) producing shrimp, salmon, tilapia, channel catfish and pangasius. A specific standard is available for each facil- ity type and category. Additional standards have recently been developed. Which standards does the GAA operate? The GAA operates the following standards: GAA Standard GFSI Scheme GFSI Scope BAP Seafood Processing Standard, Issue 3, Rev 1, 2014 Yes EI Background The Alliance was established in 1997 and consisted of 59 members from America, Europe and Asia. That has grown to 1,100 members from 70 countries today, making it the highest profile industrial organization in the global aquaculture business. The guiding principles underlying Best Aquaculture Practices aim to assure the environmental, economic and social sustainability of aquaculture operations by minimizing the environmental effects, promoting the ratio- nal use of fresh water, avoiding disease outbreaks and minimizing risks related to the introduction of exotic species, for the benefit of local economies and communities. On May 16, 2013, GAA was re-benchmarked and recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) against its revised Guidance Document Sixth Edition. The BAP Seafood Processing Standard is owned by Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA), in the United States. Who is it relevant to? A full range of aquaculture facilities (from farms to processing plants). Fundamental Standard Requirements:  Regulatory management  A Quality Management System  Personnel management  Environment and waste management  Food Safety Management  Verification  Traceability For additional details see: www.gaalliance.org. Safe Quality Food Institute (SQF) 27 Safe Quality Food Institute (SQF) What is the Safe Quality Food Institute? The SQF Code (seventh edition level two) was redesigned for use by all sectors of the food industry, from primary production to transport and distribution. Edition seven applies to all industry sectors and replaces the SQF 2000 Code (edition six) and the SQF 1000 Code (edition five). The SQF Code is a process and product certification standard. It is an HACCP-based food safety and Quality Management System that utilizes the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Food and the Codex Alimentarius Commission HACCP principles and guidelines. The SQF Code is intended to support industry-or company-branded products and offers benefits to suppliers and their customers. With consistent application of the SQF program by certification bodies that have been accredited according to ISO/IEC guide 65: 1996, products produced and manufactured under SQF Code certi- fication have a high degree of acceptance in global markets. Which standards does the SQF operate? The SQF operates the following standards: SQF Standard GFSI Scheme GFSI Scope SQF Code, 7th Edition, Level 2 Yes AI, BI, C, D, EI, EII, EIII, EIV, F, L, M Safe Feed/Safe Food No Ethical Sourcing, 2nd Edition No Background The code was developed and pilot programs implemented in 1994 to ensure its applicability to the food in- dustry. On October 15, 2012 the SQF Code (seventh edition level two) was successfully re-benchmarked by GFSI and has achieved recognition against the GFSI Guidance Document Sixth Edition. The scheme is owned by the Safe Quality Food Institute, United States. Who is it relevant to? The SQF 2000 code is relevant for the manufacturing, processing and distribution sectors. Fundamental Standard Requirements:  Food Safety Management System and Quality Management System  Document controls and records  Specification and product development  Food safety attained  Verification  Product identification, trace, withdrawal and recall  Site security  Identity of preserved foods For further details see www.sqfi.com. 28 MODULE 2 FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS AND SCHEMES China HACCP What is the China HACCP? In addition to the benchmarking and recognition of private schemes, GFSI introduced a new category for government-owned schemes entitled Technical Equivalence. Taking into account the differently structure of government-owned schemes, this new category acknowl- edges their equivalence to the relevant technical requirements of the GFSI Guidance Document. Technical Equivalence is distinguished from GFSI recognition of private schemes the scheme’s governance and opera- tional management components. The China HACCP scheme has been assessed within this Technical Equivalence category and is acknowl- edged as equivalent to the GFSI technical requirements. For details of the China HACCP Scheme contact: China HACCP 9 Madian East Road, Tower B Haidian District, Beijing 100088 P.R.China Tel: 86-10-82262765 Email: chinahaccp@cnca.gov.cn www.cnca.gov.cn/bmzz/zcglb/ GMP+ Feed Certifciation Scheme 29 GMP+ Feed Certifciation Scheme What is GMP+? GMP  stands for Good Manufacturing Practices. In 1992 the current GMP+ Feed Certification scheme start- ed  out with these, but later developed into a full-fledged certification scheme by integrating ISO Quality Management requirements, HACCP and other elements. The ‘+’ stands for the integration of Hazards Analysis and Critical Control Points (HAACP). The foundation of the GMP+ systematic is partly determined by continuous improvement according to the principle of the Deming cycle Plan, Do, Check, Act: write down what I’m doing, do what I’ve written down and provide proof that I effectively did it.  The GMP+ Feed Certification scheme  defines conditions relating to production facilities of feed, storage, transport, staff, procedures, documentation and more. With its partners, GMP+ International transparently defines conditions to guarantee feed safety and sustainability so that certification bodies can conduct inde- pendent audits. With over 14,600 participating companies in more than 70 countries, GMP+ International is a leading global player in the market of feed safety assurance certification. A GMP+ certificate provides an additional qualita- tive guarantee for every entrepreneur dealing with the international feed industry. Which standards does GMP+ operate? The GMP+ Feed Certification scheme originated from a feed safety perspective, and in 2013 the first feed re- sponsibility standard was published. It includes two modules: GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance, focusing on feed safety, and GMP+ Feed Responsibility Assurance focusing on responsible feed.  GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance is a complete module to ensure feed safety in all links of the feed chain. De- monstrable assurance of feed safety is a ‘license to sell’ in many countries and markets. Based on needs in practice, multiple components have been integrated into the GMP+ FSA module such as requirements for the Quality Management System (ISO 9001), HACCP, Product Standards, Traceability, Monitoring, Pre-Requisites Programs, Chain approach and the Early Warning System.  The documents within the GMP+ Feed Certification scheme are subdivided into a number of series. The next schematic representation shows the content of the GMP+ Feed Certification scheme. GMP+ Feed Certification Scheme A – documents General requirements for participation in the CMP+ FC scheme B – documents Normative documents, appendices and country notes Feed Safety Feed Responsibility Assurance Assurance C – documents Certification requirements of the GMP+ FC scheme D – documents Guidelines to help companies with the implementation of the GMP+ requirements 30 MODULE 2 FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS AND SCHEMES Background The GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance Scheme is currently not a GFSI-approved FSMS Scheme. The GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance scheme (GMP+ FSA) was developed in 1992 managed by the Product Board Animal Feed in The Hague until 2009. Since 2010, it has been managed by GMP+ International. Who is it relevant to? The GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance scheme (GMP+ FSA) is a scheme for assuring feed safety in all the links in the feed chain. It is also an international scheme applied globally. Food Safety Legislation MODULE 3 32 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION Introduction The issue of food safety has been addressed by different international institutions. One of the most important is the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures, commonly referred to as the “SPS Agreement.” WTO members are encouraged to base their SPS measures on international standards, guidelines and recom- mendations where these exist. WTO rules are also applicable to non-members who are trading with WTO member countries. The standard specifically mentioned in the SPS for food safety is the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). The CAC implements the Joint Food Agriculture Organization (FAO) / World Health Organization (WHO) Food Standards Program. The Codex Alimentarius is a collection of internationally-adopted food standards presented in a uniform manner. Their joint purpose is:  To protect the health of consumers;  To ensure fair practices in food trade;  To promote the harmonization of standards. This section provides an overview of food safety legislation for food business operators. Complementing provi- sions of CAC, it addresses relevant legislation from the European Union and the United States. This legislation was selected for review because of the global importance of these two markets for FBOs. Additionally, the European Union and the United States are leaders in developing food product regulations that ensure both a high level of safety and consumer confidence. This module also provides information on production and marketing of food products in the Eurasian Eco- nomic Union (EEU). Information was drawn from Comparative Analysis of EEU and EC by The Investment Cli- mate for Agribusiness Project In Ukraine. Main Food Safety Regulations 33 Main Food Safety Regulations: List of Regulations, Summary of Scope, Links with Codex Alimentarius, EU and US Codex Alimentarius The Codex Alimentarius is a collection of international food standards adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). Along with standards for separate types of products, the Codex contains general stan- dards for regulating issues of labeling, food hygiene, food additives, contaminants, pesticide residues, food safety research procedures and biotechnology. The CAC enables countries to develop their food safety regula- tions in line with international standards. European Union (EU) Regulations The European Union joined the Codex Alimentarius in 2003 and accepted the obligations established under the Codex statutes. The main EU food safety directives and regulations refer to CAC as the basis for their re- quirements. Below is a list of important EU food legislation: Regulation (EC) No 178/20021 – the General Food Law – establishes the general principles and requirements of food law, the general concepts of food legislation within the EU, and ensures a consistent approach to the development of national food law in EU countries. It sets out the general principles of EU food law for member states to follow. The main objective is to ensure the free circulation of safe food and feed in the EU, for the health and well-being of its citizens. In addition to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, a “Hygiene Package” group of regulations was adopted to deliver consistency in the food chain. These include:  Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (general hygiene requirements for food production);  Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (basic hygiene principles for businesses at all stages of the food chain of animal products);  Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 laying down specific rules for the organization of official controls on products of animal origin intended for human consumption;  Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 on official controls to be invoked in verifying compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules, thereby establishing control principles for EU and third-countries. 1 Full latest consolidated text of all mentioned EU legislation is available at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu. 34 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION Additionally, there are number of supportive regulations that deal with specific food safety topics:  Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs;2  Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 on maximum permitted levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs;  Regulation (EC) No 2074/2005 laying down implementing measures for certain products under Regulations. (EC) No 853/2004 for conducting official control according to Regulations (EC) No 854/2004, 882/2004 and partially cancelling measures requirements of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 [addressing the registration and approval of facilities producing food of animal origin] and supplementing Regulations (EC) No 853/2004 [ad- dressing the requirements for approval of facilities producing food of animal origin and feed], 854/2004;  Regulation (EC) No 1162/2009 laying down transitional measures for the implementation of Regulations (EC) No 853/2004, 854/2004 and 882/2004. The General Food Law Food safety general principles, rules, definitions Harmonization of EU legislation Food hygiene Control system Regulation (EC) Regulation (EC) Regulation (EC) Regulation (EC) EU regulation № 852/2004 № 853/2004 № 882/2004 № 854/2004 Specific rules for the orga- General rules about Specific rules on the hy- Basis for national nization of official controls Aims food hygiene, FBO giene of food of animal monitoring and control on products of animal responsibility origin origin Applies to raw and pro- Only applies in respect All stages of produc- All stages of produc- cessed foods of animal to activities and persons Scope tion, processing, mar- tion, processing, and origin; does not apply to to which Regulation (EC) keting and export sale retailers № 853/2004 applies Specific requirements Mandatory official Responsibility of FBOs; for companies to Cooperation with control; transparency of the marketing products of regulatory authorities; risk General regularity and propor- food chain; animal origin; analysis; specific periods of principles tionality of inspections; flexibility; special guarantees for control depending on the inspections as precau- introduction of HACCP certain types of meat type of product tions, not punishment products 2 The latest consolidated text of this regulation is available at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu. United States Regulations 35 United States Regulations As the U.S. has been a member of CAC since 1963; legislators and responsible agencies there tend to harmo- nize US food safety laws and regulations with Codex requirements. The United States Food Regulatory Sys- tem consists of numerous statutes, rules and regulations. This overview focuses on federal regulation of food safety. However, state regulatory agencies also play an important role, especially in enforcement. In particular, state regulatory agencies are primarily responsible for food sanitation and safe food handling by food retailers, foodservice providers, and food-vending operations. The main U.S. food safety statutes are:  Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)3 of January 4, 2011: empowers the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implement a science-based system to address food safety hazards, shifting the focus from re- sponding to contamination to preventing it. The act covers FDA-regulated foods, including all domestic and imported food products except for meat, poultry, and egg products, which are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA);  Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 with amendments (FDCA)4 is a set of laws giving authority to the FDA to oversee the safety and efficacy of FDA-regulated food, drugs, and cosmetics;  Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1906 with amendments5 passed to prevent adulterated or misbranded meat and meat products from being sold as food. It also ensures that meat and meat products are slaughtered and processed under sanitary conditions. This bedrock legislation also regulates inspec- tions of imported meat products to ensure that they meet U.S. food safety standards;  Poultry Products Inspection Act of 1957, as amended6 regulates the processing and distribution of poultry products and requires certain sanitary standards and practices, as well as labeling and container stan- dards, to prevent the sale of adulterated or misbranded poultry products. The USDA is also responsible for the enforcement of this act. It provides inspection for all poultry products sold in interstate com- merce, and re-inspects imported products;  Egg Products Inspection Act of 1970, as amended.7 The FDA shares responsibility for egg safety with the USDA. The latter is responsible for the safety of liquid, frozen, and dried egg products, domestic and imported, and for the safe use or disposition of damaged and dirty eggs under this act;  Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1947, as amended8 provides for federal regulation of pesticide distribution, sale, and use. All pesticides distributed or sold in the U.S. must be registered (li- censed) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency;  Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (Bioterrorism Act) requires registration of food facilities, the establishment and maintenance of records, and prior notice of im- portation of food. The Bioterrorism Act also grants FDA additional enforcement authority. To enforce the statutes related to food safety, regulatory authorities (USDA, FDA, and others) enact rules and regulations which are referred to as administrative law (as an example, the Poultry Products Inspection Regulations.)9 The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of the general and permanent rules and regulations published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Government of the United States of America. 3 Available at: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FSMA/ucm247548.htm. 4 Available at: http://www.fda.gov/RegulatoryInformation/Legislation/FederalFoodDrugandCosmeticActFDCAct/default. htm. 5 Available at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations/federal_meat_inspection_act/index.asp. 6 Available at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations/Poultry_Products_Inspection_Act/index.asp. 7 Available at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations/Egg_Products_Inspection_Act/index.asp. 8 Available at: http://www.epa.gov/oecaagct/lfra.html. 9 Available at: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2010-title9-vol2/pdf/CFR-2010-title9-vol2-part381.pdf. 36 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION Additionally, regulatory authorities publish guidance documents and recommendations for both the food in- dustry and consumers. They do not create or confer any rights for or on any person and do not operate to bind the FDA or the public, but reflect the vision of the FDA on certain issues. For instance, the FDA publishes the Food Code,10 a model set of guidelines and procedures that assists food control jurisdictions by providing a technical and legal basis for regulating the retail and food service industries, including restaurants and grocery stores. Importantly, case law is also one of the sources of the U.S. food safety law system. Precedents are rules estab- lished in previous legal cases that are either binding on, or persuasive for, a court when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts. The National Agricultural Law Center has made a compilation of reported and unreported federal and state court decisions involving food safety decided on or after January 1, 1995.11 10 Available at http://www.fda.gov/food/foodsafety/retailfoodprotection/foodcode/default.htm. 11 A compilation of decisions available at: http://www.nationalaglawcenter.org. Requirements for FBOs 37 Requirements for FBOs 1. General Principles Including FBO Responsibilities Codex Alimentarius To protect consumers from unsafe food and ensure that consumer health is protected throughout the food life cycle, Codex Alimentarius developed the General Principles of Food Hygiene (CAC/RCP 1-1969, Rev.4-2003).12 The document follows the food chain from primary production to final consumption, highlighting the key hygiene controls at each stage and offering recommendations regarding establishments, personal hygiene, transportation and application of the HACCP-based approach. European Union А. General principles of EU food legislation The common basis for European food legislation is an integrated “farm-to-fork” approach combined with risk analysis in relation to food, precautionary principles, protection of consumer interests, principles of transpar- ency, and the primary legal responsibility of the food business operator to ensure food safety:13  The “farm to fork” approach is the general principle driving European food safety legislation. It aims to cover all potential hazards along the food chain, whether from primary production, processing, and transportation/distribution; or retail, catering, food service and home use of food.14  The “equivalency” principle states that food and feed imported into EU markets from third countries must have food safety characteristics equivalent to food produced in EU member states. Or, in cases where there may be a specific agreement between a third country and an EU member state, that food must comply with provisions stated in that agreement.  Risk analysis assumes that all measures relating to food safety will be underpinned by strong science.  The “precautionary” principle is relevant in circumstances where health risks are at an unacceptable level, yet supporting data and information is too sparse to make comprehensive risk assessment pos- sible. In such situations, measures necessary to ensure high standards of health protection, as chosen by the community, may be adopted pending further scientific information for a more comprehensive risk assessment.  The “early warning” principle states that food operators must immediately withdraw unsafe food from the market and inform the authorities and consumers.  Implementation of a protection of consumers’ interest principle means creating a status quo in which consumers will be able to make informed choices in relation to the foods they consume.  EU food business operators at all stages of production, processing and distribution bear the prime re- sponsibility for ensuring that the food under their control satisfies food law requirements. 12 Full text of CAC/RCP 1-1969 is available at: http://www.codexalimentarius.org/standards/list-of-standards/en/. 13 General Principles of European food legislation came into force in 2002 with adoption of EU Food Law (Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of January 28, 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety). 14 More about from “farm to fork” approach can be found in “From farm to fork: Safe food for Europe’s consumers”, available at: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/health_consumer/information_sources/docs/from_farm_to_fork_2004_en.pdf. 38 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION B. General principles introducing general rules for FBOs on hygienic foodstuffs In addition to general principles adopted in EU Food Law,15 a list of principles amplifying the general rules for food business operators regarding hygienic foodstuffs have been developed. These are:  Food that cannot be stored safely at ambient temperatures, particularly frozen food, should be held in an unbroken cold chain;  The general implementation of procedures based on HACCP principles and the application of good hygienic practice should reinforce FBO responsibility;  Guides to best practices are valuable instruments for aiding FBOs at all levels of the food chain to com- ply with food hygiene rules and apply HACCP principles;  Microbiological criteria and temperature control requirements should be established based on scientific risk assessment;  Imported foods should be at held to the same hygienic standards as food produced in the community. United States The U.S. food safety system is based on strong, flexible, and science-based federal and state laws and industry’s legal responsibility to produce safe foods. The system is guided by the following principles: 1. Only safe and wholesome foods may be marketed; 2. Regulatory decision-making in food safety is science-based; 3. The government has enforcement responsibility; 4. Manufacturers, distributors, importers and others are expected to comply and are liable if they do not; and 5. The regulatory process is transparent and accessible to the public.16 Science and risk analysis are fundamental to U.S. food safety policymaking. Regulatory decisions regarding food safety standards and requirements rely on risk analysis performed by competent authorities qualified to make scientifically-sound decisions. U.S. food safety statutes, regulations, and policies have precautionary approaches embedded in them. One example is the pre-market approval requirements established for food additives, animal drugs, and pesticides. These products are not allowed on the market unless, and until, they are shown by producers to be safe. 2. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) & Traceability Requirement HACCP HACCP is a globally-recognized Food Safety Management System built on a risk-based approach with poten- tial hazards analysis and prevention established throughout the production process. HACCP can be applied throughout the food chain, from primary production to final consumption. However, beyond enhancing food safety, HACCP implementation provides other significant benefits. Practice has shown that Food Safety Management System based on HACCP open up new international markets for high value- added food products. They also increase the efficiency of domestic markets. Most private standards, includ- ing IFS, BRC, ISO 22 000, developed and recognized by big retailers, are based on HACCP. Compliance with 15 EU Regulation 852/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs. 16 FDA, USDA. A description of the U.S. Food Safety System is available at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/codex/system.htm. Requirements for FBOs 39 HACCP principles has become obligatory for food business operators who work, or plan to work, with large global or regional retailers. Codex Alimentarius The recommendation to implement an HACCP-based approach wherever possible in enhancing food safety is fixed in the General Principles of Food Hygiene (CAC/RCP 1-1969, Rev.4-2003).17 Codex defines HACCP as “a system which identifies, evaluates, and controls hazards which are significant for food safety” and says that “food business operators should control food hazards through the use of systems such as HACCP.” The annex to CAC/RCP 1-1969 (Rev. 4 - 2003) consists of seven HACCP principles with general guidance in applying the system. The principles are: 1. Conduct a hazard analysis (identifying all hazards – and their degree of severity – that can occur, and consider the control measures best applied to each hazard); 2. Determine the Critical Control Points. CCPs are the steps through which controls can be applied and are essential in preventing or eliminating a food safety hazard, or at minimum, reducing these to an acceptable level; 3. Establish critical limits. Critical limits are the boundaries of safety for each CCP and may be set accord- ing to specific preventive measures such as temperature, time, physical dimensions, water activity (aw), pH, and available chlorine; 4. Establish a system to monitor CCP control. Monitoring is the measurement or observation of a CCP relative to its critical limit; this helps detect loss of control at the CCP; 5. Establish the corrective action to be taken; such monitoring indicates that a particular CCP is not under control. These actions must ensure that the CCP has been brought under control, and include proper disposition of the affected product; 6. Establish verification procedures to confirm that the HACCP system is working effectively. Such proce- dures may include random sampling and analysis, often performed on behalf of the business by external experts; 7. Establish documentation concerning all procedures and records relevant to these principles and their application. Documentation examples include: hazard analysis, CCP determination, and critical limit determination, among others. 17 In the situation described above, the document FAO/WHO guidance to governments on the application of HACCP in small and/or less-developed food businesses could be relevant. Available at http://www.who.int/foodsafety/publications/food-businesses/ en/. 40 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION General guidance is offered recognizing that there are limitations in fully applying HACCP principles at the primary production level. Where HACCP cannot be implemented at the farm level, for instance, fastidious hy- gienic, agricultural and veterinary practices, good agricultural practices and good veterinary practices should be followed. Following CAC/RCP 1-1969 (Rev. 4 - 2003), a number of industry-specific codes of practices in line with the peculiarities of implementing a HACCP-based approach have been developed and recommended by Codex. They are:  Code of Practice for Fish and Fishery Products (CAC/ RCP 52-2003);  Code of Hygienic Practice for Milk and Milk Products (CAC/RCP 52-2003);  Code of Hygienic Practice for Meat (CAC/RCP 58- 2005). Useful to know: often, small and/or less-developed businesses face problems in developing and implement- ing an effective HACCP plan because they lack on-site expertise. In such situations Codex recommends using expert advice from trade and industry associations, independent experts and regulatory authorities. Even when using expertly developed HACCP guidance, substantial attention needs to be paid to the spe- cifics of the foods and/or processes under consideration.18 European Union EU Regulation 852/2002 requires FBOs to establish and maintain a permanent procedure or procedures based on HACCP principles. This requirement does not apply to primary production, however. FBOs must be able to provide the competent authority with evidence of their compliance with the official norms regarding this obligatory HACCP implementation. The regulation provides the possibility of so-called “flexible” or simplified HACCP implementation, particularly in the case of small food businesses. This approach enables HACCP application in all circumstances, regardless of the size and type of activities undertaken by a specific food business. Useful to know: in another effort to clarify all aspects of HACCP Principles Implementation, DG-SANCO19 has developed Guidance Document on the Implementation of Procedures Based on the HACCP Principles, and Fa- cilitation of the Implementation of the HACCP Principles in Certain Food Businesses.20 United States In the United States, HACCP adherence is mandatory for manufacturers of:  Meat and poultry;21  Seafood,22 and  Juice products.23 18 Ibid. 19 Health and Consumer Protection Directorate General of the European Commission: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/ health_food-safety/index_en.htm. 20 Full text available at: http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/biosafety/hygienelegislation/guidance_doc_haccp_en.pdf. 21 9 CFR Parts 304, et al., http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OPPDE/rdad/FRPubs/93-016F.pdf. 22 21 CFR Part 123, http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2010-title21-vol2/pdf/CFR-2010-title21-vol2-part123-subpartA.pdf. 23 21 CFR part 120, http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2010-title21-vol2/pdf/CFR-2010-title21-vol2-part120-subpartA.pdf. Requirements for FBOs 41 Meat and poultry HACCP is regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, while seafood and juice HACCP is covered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These agencies publish guidance documents explaining the HACCP system in specific areas along with support documents for HACCP implementation and information on HACCP training activity. The use of HACCP in other food industries is not mandatory. However, accord- ing to the FSMA, food plants must have a written preventive controls plan implemented if they do not use the HACCP system voluntarily. The federal agencies responsible for food safety encourage the food industry across-the-board to implement the HACCP system, even if this is not required. For instance, the FDA’s website includes the Manual for Voluntary Use of HACCP Principles for Operators of Food Service and Retail Establishments24 and Dairy Grade A Voluntary HACCP guidance and forms.25 Under FSMA, certain qualified facilities26 are exempt from the preventive control/HACCP provisions. However, they must either identify potential hazards and implement preventive controls to address them or demon- strate to the FDA that they are in compliance with state or local food safety laws. Traceability Food traceability is a record-keeping instrument that follows food through all processes, from business to business/consumers. It has become a legal requirement in some parts of the world. Food traceability does not improve food safety by itself, but contributes considerably to food safety management system efficiency when combined with food safety measures such as those implicit in the HACCP-based approach. Codex Alimentarius Principles for Traceability/Product Tracing as a Tool Within a Food Inspection and Certification System (CAC/GL 60 -2006) declare traceability a tool that “should be able to identify at any specified stage of the food chain (from production to distribution) from where the food came (one step back) and to where the food went (one step forward), as appropriate to the objectives of the food inspection and certification system.” There are also numbers of Codex documents which consider traceability a requirement for the food business:  Codex Code on Prevention and Reduction of Aflatoxin Contamination in Tree Nuts (CAC-RCP 59-2005);  Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Aflatoxin Contamination in Peanuts (CAC/RCP 55-2004);  Principles and Guidelines for the Conduct of Microbiological Risk Management (MRM) (CAC/GL 63-2007). 24 HACCP Principles for Operators of Food Service and Retail Establishments, available at: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/HazardAnalysisCriticalControl- PointsHACCP/RetailFoodServiceHACCP/default.htm. 25 Dairy Grade A Voluntary HACCP guidance and forms, available at: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product-Specific Information/MilkSafety/ DairyGradeAVoluntaryHACCP/default.htm. 26 These are either (1) a “very small business” as defined by FDA rules; or (2) the average annual monetary value of all food sold by the facility during the previous three year period was less than $500,000; but only so long as the majority of food sold by that facility was sold directly to consumers, restaurants, or grocery stores (as opposed to third party food brokers), and were in the same state where the facility sold the food, or within 275 miles of the facility. 42 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION European Union EU food law defines traceability as “the ability to trace and follow a food, feed, food-producing animal or sub- stance intended to be, or expected to be incorporated into a food or feed, through all stages of production, processing and distribution.” Thus, an implemented traceability system should be constructed so that it ensures the ability to identify any person supplying food, business operators with a product, as well as identify other businesses similarly sup- plied. It follows, therefore, that labeling/identification of products through relevant documentation is an inte- gral component of the traceability system. In additional to EU food law, specific traceability norms are cited in legislation as they apply to certain categories of food (beef, fish, GMO):  Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 establish- ing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97;  Regulation (EC) No 2065/2001 of 22 October 2001 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 as regards to informing consumers about fishery and aquaculture products;  Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the trace- ability and labeling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 20018/18/EC. Useful to know: in order to clarify issues on traceability and ease of implementation, the EU has published Guidelines on the Implementation of Traceability. These guidelines provide details on scope of the trace- ability requirement and its implementations.27 United States In the U.S., many producers, manufacturers and retailers have product tracing systems in place, although cur- rently such systems are not required by law. The FSMA has directed the FDA to build a system that will enhance its ability to track and trace both domes- tic and imported foods. In particular, the FDA, along with the USDA and state agencies, has been directed to establish pilot projects to explore and evaluate methods to identify recipients of food as a means of prevent- ing or controlling a food-borne illness outbreak. The FSMA also requires the FDA to establish record-keeping requirements for high-risk foods delivered to FBOs as an aid in tracing products. Where this concerns a USDA-regulated area, USDA has issued a proposed rule to establish general regulations for improving traceability when animal diseases occur. Species covered in the proposed rule include cattle and bison, sheep and goats, swine, horses and other equines, captive cervids (for example, deer and elk), and poultry. Covered animals moved interstate, unless otherwise exempt, will have to be officially identified and accompanied by an interstate certificate of veteri- nary inspection (ICVI) or another valid movement document.28 27 Full version of the guidance is available at: http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/foodlaw/guidance/docs/guidance_rev_8_en.pdf. 28 USDA. Animal Disease Traceability, available at: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/traceability/. Requirements for FBOs 43 3. Food Labeling Food labelling is the primary means of communication linking the producer and seller of food on one hand, and the purchaser and consumer on the other. The most important rule of labelling is that the consumer should not be misled. Codex Alimentarius The Codex Alimentarius standards and guidelines on food labelling enable their wide use and understanding by governments, regulatory authorities, food industries and retailers, and consumers. The Codex Alimentarius Commission has developed different standards and guidelines related to food labeling (specifically, on labeling of prepackaged food, food additives, and food for special dietary uses; and guidelines on claims, nutrition labeling, and the like).29 The core standard is the General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Food,30 which applies to the label- ling of all prepackaged foods to be offered as such to the consumer, or for catering purposes, and to certain aspects related to its presentation. It sets out mandatory information which must appear on the label of pre- packaged food, such as the name of the food, list of ingredients, net contents and drained weight, name and address, country of origin, lot identification, date marking and storage instructions, and instructions for use. There may be additional requirements for quantitative ingredient declarations and irradiated food. Codex Alimentarius has also developed guidelines for dealing with, among other things, the labelling aspects of organically produced food31 and separate guidelines for labeling genetically modified food.32 European Union EU labeling legislation requires that the following appear on the label:33  Name under which the product is sold;  List of ingredients;  Quantity of certain ingredients;  Net quantity;  Date of minimum durability;  Any special storage instructions or conditions of use;  Name or business name and address of the manufacturer/packager/ a seller within the European Union;  Place of origin of the foodstuff if its absence might mislead the consumer to a material degree;  Instructions for use where necessary;  Beverages with more than 1.2 percent alcohol by volume must declare their actual alcoholic strength. 29 Codex Alimentarius labeling standards, available at: www.fao.org/docrep/010/a1390e/a1390e00.htm. 30 General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Food available at: www.codexalimentarius.org/input/download/stan- dards/32/CXS_001e.pdf. 31 Guidelines for the Production, Processing, Labeling and Marketing of Organically Produced Food, available at: www.codexalimentarius.net/input/download/standards/360/cxg_032e.pdf. 32 Compilation of Codex Texts Relevant to Labeling of Foods Derived from Modern Biotechnology, available at: www.codexalimen- tarius.net/input/download/report/765/REP11_FLe.pdf. 33 Directive 2000/13/ EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 March 2000 on the approximation of the laws of member states relating to labeling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs. 44 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION Useful to know: As of December 13, 2014, EU Regulation (EU) 1169/201134 replaced Directive 2000/13/ EC. Beside these general labeling requirements, there are special requirements for different products. For in- stance, specific legislation has been set down with regard to the labeling of beef products.35 Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 requires that the beef label shall contain:  A reference number or reference code ensuring the link between the meat and the animal or animals;  The approval number of the slaughterhouse at which the animal or group of animals was slaughtered, and the member state or third country in which the slaughterhouse is established;  The approval number of the cutting hall which performed the cutting operation on the carcass or group of carcasses and the member state or other country in which the hall is established Regulation (EC) No 1829/200336 sets out specific labeling requirements for foods which are to be delivered as such to the final consumer or mass caterers; and which a) contain or consist of GMOs; or b) are produced from or contain ingredients produced from GMOs. United States Under the FDCA, food labeling is required for most prepared food. The act specifies that food labels must in- clude five types of information: 1. The name of the food; 2. The name and place of business of the manufacturer; 3. A statement of ingredients; 4. The net quantity of the contents;37 and 5. Nutritional content. Nutrition labeling for raw produce (fruits and vegetables) and fish is voluntary. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 200438 also requires food labels to indicate the presence of eight major food allergens, such as: milk, eggs, fish (for example, bass, flounder, or cod), crustacean shellfish (for example, crab, lobster, or shrimp), tree nuts (for example, almonds, pecans, or walnuts), wheat, peanuts, and soybeans. 34 Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food in- formation to consumers, amending Regulations (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Commission Directive 87/250/EEC, Council Directive 90/496/EEC, Commission Directive 1999/10/EC, Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Commission Directives 2002/67/EC and 2008/5/EC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 608/2004, available at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ. do?uri=OJ:L:2011:304:0018:0063:EN:PDF. 35 Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97, available at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/smartapi/cgi/sga_doc?smartapi!celexapi!prod!C ELEXnumdoc&lg=EN&numdoc=32000R1760&model=guichett. 36 Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modi- fied food and feed, available at: http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/animalnutrition/labelling/Reg_1829_2003_en.pdf. 37 Weight is expressed in pounds, with any remainder in terms of ounces or common or decimal fractions of the pound; or in the case of liquid measure, in the largest whole unit (quarts, quarts and pints, or pints, as appropriate). 38 The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act, available at: http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/ FoodAllergensLabeling/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/ucm106187.htm. Requirements for FBOs 45 To assist food producers, the FDA has developed Guidance for Industry: A Food Labeling Guide which contains non-binding recommendations on labeling food products.39 Labeling of bio-engineered foods: The FDA also requires labeling of GE foods if the food has a significantly differ- ent nutritional property; if a new food includes an allergen that consumers would not expect to be present (for example, a peanut protein in a soybean product); or if a food contains a toxin beyond acceptable limits.40 Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requires retailers to notify their customers regarding the source of certain foods (namely, muscle cut and ground meats: beef, veal, pork, lamb, goat, and chicken; wild and farm-raised fish and shellfish; fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables; peanuts, pecans, and macadamia nuts; and ginseng).41 However, WTO ruled that COOL is a technical barrier to free trade and violates trade agreements the United States has with other countries.42 4. Withdrawal/Recall The withdrawal or recall of food is one of the core responsibilities of FBOs aiming to protect customers from unsafe food. There is a slight difference between recall and withdrawal, but mostly these terms are used in one context as they serve the same goal, namely to protect the public from unsafe food. Along with the obligation to withdraw or recall unsafe food, the FBO is also responsible for cooperating with the relevant regulatory authorities. Codex Alimentarius Provisions on food recall can be found in the Recommended International Code of Practice General Principles of Food Hygiene.43 paragraph 5.8 of Section 5 “Control of Operation” cites requirements for recall procedures that require having effective measures in place to assure the complete, rapid recall of any implicated lot of the finished food from the market. In addition, where a product has been withdrawn because of an immediate health hazard, other products pro- duced under similar conditions, and which may present a similar hazard to public health, should be evaluated for safety and may ultimately need to be withdrawn. These principles also state the requirement to notify the public regarding existing hazards. Finally, recalled products should be held under supervision until they are destroyed, used for purposes other than human con- sumption, determined to be safe for human consumption, or reprocessed in a manner to ensure their safety. 39 Available at: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/ FoodLabelingNutrition/FoodLabeling-Guide/UCM265446.pdf. 40 See Guidance for Industry: Voluntary Labeling Indicating Whether Foods Have or Have Not Been Developed Using Bio-engineering / Draft Guidance, available at: http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/ FoodLabelingNutrition/ucm059098.htm. 41 For more information, please see: http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/cool. 42 On August 21, 2012, the United States informed the WTO that it intended to implement these recommendations on removal of this barrier. See details of this case at http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dispu_e/cases_e/ds384_e.htm. 43 Codex Alimentarius Recommended International Code of Practice General Principles of Food Hygiene, available at: www.fao.org/ docrep/012/a1552e/a1552e00.htm. 46 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION European Union Withdrawal and recall provisions in EU food safety legislation are set out in the EU Food Safety Law.44 The obligation to withdraw the food from the market applies when the following two cumulative criteria are met:  The food in question is considered not in compliance with the food safety requirements by the operator;  The food is in the market and has left the immediate control of the initial food business. Withdrawal means removing the food from the market that has gone to market but has not yet reached the public; whereas recall must be implemented when the product has reached the customers and other mea- sures undertaken have not been sufficient to achieve a high level of health protection.45 Withdrawal/recall procedures are to be buttressed by informing the relevant regulatory authorities and col- laborating with them.46 United States Before the FSMA, FDA-regulated food recalls were voluntary for the industry (except for infant formula). With the FSMA, FDA was authorized to issue mandatory recalls of any FDA-regulated food (including all domestic and imported food products except meat, poultry, and egg products). Nevertheless, the FDA has to follow a three-step process prior to ordering such recalls (again, apart from infant formula): 1. Determining that there is evidence of a threat that meets a certain “standard of proof;” 2. Offering the company the opportunity to voluntarily recall the product before a mandatory recall is ordered; 3. Providing the company with the opportunity to challenge a recall decision. In 2003, FDA issued recall guidance to companies – Guidance for Industry: Product Recalls, Including Removals and Corrections47 that addresses both voluntary and mandatory recalls. In summary, recall procedure consists of the following steps: recall submission to FDA, public notification, and evaluation of the recall. Meat and poultry recalls are voluntary and they are initiated by the manufacturer or distributor, sometimes at the request of FSIS. If a company refuses to recall its products; however, FSIS has the legal authority to detain and seize those products that are on the market. When FSIS learns that a potentially unsafe or mislabeled meat or poultry product is in commerce (through inspections, sampling programs, and/or other activity), it investigates the need for a recall. In case of an actual recall, FSIS notifies the public. The recall information is issued to media outlets in the areas where the product has been distributed and this information is likewise posted on the FSIS website.48 44 Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety, available at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2002:031:0001:0024: EN:PDF. 45 More detailed information on the practical application of relevant provisions on withdrawal and recall can be found in the EU guidance document on the implementation of particular articles of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. available at: http:// ec.europa.eu/food/food/foodlaw/guidance/guidance_rev_7_en.pdf. 46 Article 19 of the Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 deals with withdrawal/recall of unsafe food and Article 20 sets out relevant obligations of the FBO’s in respect of Feed. 47 Guidance for Industry: Product Recalls, Including Removals and Corrections, available at: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ IndustryGuidance/ucm129259.htm. 48 FSIS food recalls, see at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/FSIS_Food_Recalls/index.asp. Requirements for FBOs 47 Useful to know: Unlike food recalls, market withdrawals occur when a product reveals a minor violation that would not be subject to FDA or FSIS legal action (for example, when a product is removed from the market due to tampering, but without evidence of manufacturing or distribution problems, such a case would be considered a market withdrawal). 5. Microbiological Criteria for Food and Residues Control Microbiological Criteria Microbiological criteria play an important role in the validation and verification of HACCP procedures and other hygiene control measures. This is why it is necessary to set microbiological criteria to define the accept- ability of processes, along with food safety microbiological criteria to establish the limits above which a food- stuff should be considered unacceptably contaminated by the microorganisms for which the criteria are set. Codex Alimentarius Codex Alimentarius has addressed the issue of microbiological criteria for food in a few of its publications. Ac- cording to these, the microbiological criteria for food define the acceptability of a product or a food lot, based on the absence or presence, or number of microorganisms including parasites, and/or quantity of their toxins/ metabolites, per unit(s) of mass, volume, area, or lot. In general, microbiological criteria may be used to define the distinction between acceptable and unaccept- able raw materials, ingredients, products, lots, by regulatory authorities and/or food business operators. Codex Alimentarius also emphasizes importance of microbiological criteria for verification and/or validation of the efficacy of the HACCP plan. European Union Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs establishes the food safety criteria for certain important foodborne bacteria, including their toxins and metabolites. These include Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, Enterobacter sakazakii, Staphylococcal enterotoxins and Histamine in specific foodstuffs. These microbiological criteria have been developed in accordance with Codex Alimentarius. The FBO is required to ensure that foodstuffs comply with the relevant microbiological criteria set out in An- nex I of the Regulation. The Regulation requires the FBO to perform tests as appropriate against these microbiological criteria when validating or verifying whether their procedures are functioning correctly based on HACCP principles and best hygienic practices. United States By contrast with the EU, there is no uniform microbiological standard in the U.S. food safety system. Such a standard has not been adopted because of a wide variation in products and processing procedures that are constantly changing. Instead, FDA and FSIS simply state microbiological criteria for certain foods that are in use. For instance, within FSIS microbiological testing programs, the agency conducts microbiological tests for Sal- monella, E. coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes. 48 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION FSIS also has performance standards for Salmonella, and a pathogen reduction regulation that requires some plants to conduct E. coli generic testing.49 Furthermore, on June 4, 2012, FSIS began verification testing for non- O157 Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC)50 in domestic and imported beef manufacturing trimmings from cattle slaughtered on or after June 4, 2012.51 FDA has developed Compliance Policy Guides52 that describe its policy on compliance matters, setting forth specific criteria that must be met by producers. Contaminants covered by these guides include foodborne pathogens, bacterial toxins, mycotoxins, and bacterial indicators (for example E. coli). Some states also have their own microbiological standards for foods. Residues Control Residues control aims to protect public safety by setting maximum residue levels in accordance with generally recognized principles of safety assessment, taking into account any other scientific assessment of the safety of the substances concerned which may have been undertaken by international organizations, and in particular the Codex Alimentarius. Codex Alimentarius CAC has addressed the residues control issue through work done by its relevant committees – the Committee of Pesticides Residues (CCPR) and the Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Food (CCRVDF). CCPR is responsible for establishing MRLs for pesticide in specific food items or in groups of food; CCRVDF determines priorities for the consideration of residues of veterinary drugs in foods, and recommends MRLs for veterinary drugs. Limits of MRLs for pesticides and veterinary drugs are constantly being developed and updated.53 European Union Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and ani- mal origin54 sets out MRLs for the 315 fresh products listed. However, these MRLs also apply to the same prod- ucts after processing, albeit adjusted to take account of dilution or concentration as a result of the process. 49 Codex Alimentarius relevant texts: Principles for Establishment and Application of Microbiological Criteria for Foods, Principles and Guidelines for the Conduct of Microbiological Risk Assessment and Principles and Guidelines for the Conduct of Microbiological Risk Management, available at: www.fao.org/docrep/012/a1552e/a1552e00.htm. 50 These six non-O157 STECs are O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, and O145. 51 For more information, see: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/science/Ground_Beef_E.Coli_Testing_Results/index.asp#14. 52 For more information, see: http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/ComplianceManuals/CompliancePolicyGuidanceManual/ ucm119194.htm. 53 List of MRLs for pesticides and veterinary drugs is available at: http://www.codexalimentarius.org/standards/pesticide- mrls/en/ and at: http://www.codexalimentarius. org/standards/veterinary-drugs-mrls/en/. 54 Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC, available at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32005R0396:EN:NOT. Requirements for FBOs 49 Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 covers pesticides now or previously used in agriculture in or outside the EU (to- taling around 1,100). According to the Regulation, no pesticide shall be authorized without an established MRL. As for the MRLs for food of animal origin, Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 on pharmacologically ac- tive substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin55 (and its subsequent amendments56) established MRLs of pharmacologically active substances relevant to different species of animals. Provisions requiring assurances from the FBO that some prohibitive substances have not been used, and that the MRLs fixed have been complied with, can be also found in the Council Directive 96/23/ EC on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products.57 United States The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)58 sets maximum residue limits (MRLs) on how much of a pesticide residue can remain on food and feed products, or commodities. These pesticide residue limits are known as “tolerances” in the U.S. USDA enforces the tolerances established for meat, poultry and some egg products, while the FDA enforces tolerances established for other foods. FDA and USDA inspectors monitor food in interstate commerce to ensure that these limits are not exceeded. These tolerances are listed in the:  Federal Register, which publishes new tolerances and changes to tolerances;  Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Importantly, the names of agricultural food and feed products, and commodities, are being standardized. The tolerance information provided in the CFR and Federal Register uses these standardized commodity names. Standardized commodity names are found in the Food and Feed Commodity Vocabulary. These commodity terms are the only terms accepted in establishing pesticide tolerances. 55 Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 of 22 December 2009 on pharmacologically active substances and their clas- sification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin, available at: http://ec.europa.eu/health/files/ eudralex/vol-5/reg_2010_37/reg_2010_37_en.pdf. 56 Updates to the Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 can be found at: http://ec.europa.eu/health/veterinary-use/ maximum-residue-limits/regulations_en.htm. 57 Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products and repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC, available at: http://eurlex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31996L0023:EN:HTML. 58 The EPA website contains detailed instruction on how to use Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) recourses to find tolerances on a specific food or commodities. See at:http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/food/viewtols.htm. 50 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION Import/Export Each country has its own body of import/export legislation, which must be followed by both domestic and foreign FBOs. As a result, common principles for import/export trade which provide the possibility of both developing an efficient system of state control while avoiding deceptive marketing practices have been devel- oped by the world food community. Codex Alimentarius Recognizing that quality and safety can be assured through the application of well-designed food control systems (for exports and imports), principles for food import and export inspection and certification have been developed by the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems.59 European Union The main rule for food products slated as EU imports is that they should meet the same hygiene and safety standards as food produced in EU. However, the import system for food of animal origin differs from what is required for food of non-animal origin, or for food containing both animal-and plant-origin ingredients. Food of Animal Origin and Live Animals: 1. Can be imported to the EU only from third countries included in the list compiled by the community, and only from establishments approved by the community;60 2. Will be subject to compulsory veterinary border control at veterinary border inspection posts (BIPs). BIPs are under the authority of official veterinarians, who are responsible for the health checks required on incoming consignments. 3. Consignments with food of animal origin:  Are subject to official veterinary checks in the border inspection. Official border control is conducted on fee basis. Minimum rates were adopted by EU Regulation 882/2004 although these may vary in each member state;  Prior notification of consignment arrival is required;  Should be accompanied by required documents (certificate issued by competent authority of third country);  Special import conditions might be imposed on the consignment if imported products are listed in List of Special Import Conditions. This list shows which product from which county is to be checked as well as any control actions that may be taken.61 Only after these checks prove successful, and after receiving all necessary information cited in the Common Entry Veterinary Document (CEVD), will the consignment be allowed to enter the EU. Consignments which are found not to be compliant with EU legislation will either be destroyed or, under cer- tain conditions, re-dispatched within 60 days. If any one of the checks indicates that a consignment of animals or products is likely to constitute a danger to animal or human health; however, the consignment in question will immediately be seized and destroyed by the competent authorities. 59 The latest compilation of Codex documents related to import/export control is available at: ftp://ftp.fao.org/codex/ Publications/Booklets/Inspection/CCFICS_2012_EN.pdf. 60 Updated Third Country Establishments List is available at: http://ec.europa.eu/food/international/trade/third_en.htm. 61 Updated List of special import conditions is available at: http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/bips/special_imports_en.htm. Import/Export 51 Food of Non-Animal Origin: 1. Can be imported from any third country (no special approval of the country or establishment in third country is required); 2. Import controls of food of non-animal origin take place in accordance with national law in the different member states. This may be at the point of entry, the point of release for free circulation, the importer’s premises, and retail outlets. Certain food of non-animal origin is to be imported to EU through a des- ignated point of entry; 3. Is not subjected to a pre-notification procedure on arrival, except for certain foods of non-animal origin; 4. Can enter the EU without certification by the competent authorities of the third country of dispatch. Only certain plants and plant products must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate, issued by the National Plant Protection Organization of the exporting country. Upon entry into the community, the phytosanitary certificate may be replaced by a plant passport.62 United States Food imported to the U.S. must meet the same legal standards as food produced domestically. To assure this, the FSMA contains significant requirements for importers. In particular, importers must verify the safety of the food offered for import using the new Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). This program requires import- ers to conduct risk-based verification activities to assure that imported food is not adulterated or misbranded and is produced in compliance with the FDA’s preventive controls requirements and produce safety standards. Verification activities may include monitoring records for shipments, lot-by-lot certification compliance, and annual on-site inspections, checking the hazard analysis and risk-based preventative control plan of the for- eign supplier and periodically testing and sampling shipments.63 The FSVP program is mandatory, unlike the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP),64 which is entirely voluntary and gives importers a green light for imported foods from trusted suppliers. Non-compliance with the FSVP is a basis for refusal of an imported article. The FSMA authorizes the FDA to require that high-risk imported foods, based on health consequences, be accompanied by a credible third-party certification or other assurance of compliance as a condition of entry into the U.S. Before importing products to the U.S., FDA also requires that:  Food facilities (both domestic and foreign) are registered with the FDA; and that  The FDA be given advance notice on shipments of imported food. Foreign facilities that manufacture/process, pack, or hold food are required to register with the FDA unless food from that facility undergoes further processing (including packaging) by another foreign facility before the food is exported to the U.S. Food facilities may be registered and prior notice may be submitted online. Food facilities are required to renew this registration every two years. Imported food products are subject to FDA inspection when offered for import at U.S. ports of entry. The FDA may detain shipments of products offered for import if the shipments are found not to be in compliance with U.S. requirements. Unlike the FDA, for which inspection requirements are company-specific, FSIS coordinates with the govern- ment of the country-in-question before accepting meat, poultry or egg products for sale in the U.S. In particu- lar, to import meat, poultry or eggs into the U.S., these products must originate from certified countries and establishments eligible to export to the United States. Remarkably, Canada is currently the only country eligible to export egg products to the U.S. 62 Mentioned plants and plant documents are listed in Part B of Annex V to Directive 2000/29/EC available at: http://eur-lex. europa.eu. 63 However, importers are not required to conduct verification activity pertaining to products from foreign suppliers which are subject to low-acid canned food regulations, and seafood or juice HACCP. 64 Available at http://www.access.fda.gov/. 52 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION Regulatory Authority The issue of food safety regulation is one of the most important both in terms of assuring customer health and effective FBO operations. In fact, the ability to produce safe food and be trusted by potential customers is crucial for food producers aim- ing to integrate their businesses into the international food trade – meaning that Food Safety Management Systems are a key issue for the private sector. At the same time, however, food safety regulations can also impose a heavy administrative burden on businesses. Codex Alimentarius CAC has addressed issues related to food safety regulation in several of its texts. For example, Principles for Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification sets out the basic principles that inspection and certification systems should meet. It also emphasizes the importance of having adequate means to perform such inspec- tion and certification procedures.65 Furthermore, the Guidelines for Food Import Control Systems provide a framework for the development and operation of an import control system aiming to protect consumers and facilitate fair practices in food trade. Finally, the Guidelines for the Validation of Food Safety Control Measures provides practical guidance for industry and governments on the validation of individual control measures, a limited combination of control measures, or sets of control measure combinations forming a food safety control system (for example HACCP, GHP).66 European Union The European Food Safety Authority is an independent European agency funded by the EU budget that oper- ates separately from the European Commission, European Parliament and EU member states. EFSA’s role is to assess and communicate all risks associated with the food chain. Through its risk communication activities, EFSA seeks to raise awareness and further explain the implications of its scientific work. EFSA aims to provide appropriate, consistent, accurate and timely communications on food safety issues to all stakeholders and the public at large, based on the authority’s risk assessments and scientific expertise.67 In the EU, the Member State Regulatory Authority has national responsibility for coordinating the enforce- ment of food safety legislation in a member state.68 65 Codex Alimentarius Principles for Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification, available at: http://www.fao.org/do- crep/009/y6396e/y6396e00.htm. 66 Codex Alimentarius Guidelines for the Validation of Food Safety Control Measures, available at: www.codexalimentarius.org/ input/download/standards/.../cxg_069e.pdf. 67 More information on EFSA can be found in Regulation (EC) 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety, available at: http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/ consumers/consumer_information/f80501_en.htm. 68 References to web-pages of member states regulatory authorities can be found below in Useful Links Table. Regulatory Authority 53 Finally, the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASSF) needs to be mentioned. This body was put in place to provide food and feed control authorities with an effective tool to exchange information about measures taken in response to serious risks detected in relation to food or feed. This information exchange helps mem- ber states act more rapidly, and in a coordinated manner, in response to a health threat rooted in food or feed. When a RASFF member has any information about a serious health risk linked to food or feed, it must immediately notify the European Commission using RASFF.69 United States Numerous federal, state and local agencies regulate the American Food Safety Management System. At the federal level, 15 agencies collectively administer at least 30 laws related to food safety.70 Two federal agencies, the U.S. De- partment of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are primarily responsible for safety of the U.S. food system. The USDA71 is responsible for the regulation of meat, poultry, and processed egg products. Within the USDA, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)72 inspects and regulates meat, poultry and processed egg prod- ucts produced in federally inspected plants. FSIS is responsible for ensuring that these products are safe, wholesome, correctly labeled, and packaged. The FDA73 is responsible for regulation of virtually all other foods. In particular, the Center for Food Safety and Ap- plied Nutrition (CFSAN) works to assure that the food supply is safe, sanitary, wholesome, and honestly labeled. Other agencies responsible for food system-related issues include:  The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS),74 which is responsible for coordinating agencies’ food security activities, including at U.S. borders;  The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)75 in the U.S. Department of Commerce, which conducts vol- untary, fee-for-service inspections of seafood safety and quality;  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),76 which regulates the use of pesticides and maximum allow- able residue levels on food commodities and in animal feed;  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)77 under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Tracking single cases of foodborne illness and investigating outbreaks are some of the public health functions that closely involve CDC. At the state level, food safety regulatory functions may be carried out by departments of health, agriculture, or environment, or some combination of these. State-level agencies perform a wide range of food safety functions addressing both prevention and response to food safety problems, including outbreak response and recalls, laboratory testing, retail, food service, processing and farm inspection, among many others. At the local level, public health departments normally carry out restaurant inspections and other local food safety activities.78 69 More information on RASSF can be found in Regulation (EC) 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety, available at: http://europa. eu/legislation_summaries/consumers/con- sumer_information/f80501_en.htm and at: http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/rapidalert/index_en.htm. 70 GAO Federal Oversight of Food Safety, 2007, http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d07449t.pdf. 71 http://usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome. 72 http://www.fsis.usda.gov. 73 http://www.fda.gov. 74 http://www.dhs.gov/. 75 http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/. 76 http://www.epa.gov/. 77 http://www.cdc.gov/. 78 The Essential Role of State and Local Agencies in Food Safety and Food Safety Reform, by Stephanie David etc., available 54 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION Other Relevant Regulations European Union The new EU Regulation 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers introduced significant changes to existing legislation on food labelling. This regulation came into force on December 13, 2014, oblig- ing the FBO to provide nutrition information to consumers. Regulation (EU) No 872/2012 provides a new and widened list of flavoring substances acceptable for use in food.79 This regulation came into force April 22, 2013. United States The main significant changes in U.S. food safety legislation are related to the FSMA. The Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) was passed by Congress in 2011. It was the first major reform by the FDA in over 70 years. FSMA expands the regulation of produce from farm to sale and other FDA- regulated foods from processing to sale and introduces additional food safety requirements. Key changes are: 1. A shift of focus from reaction to prevention, including preventing intentional contamination; 2. More authority to inspect and assure compliance with inspection frequencies based on risk; 3. Mandatory recall authority; 4. Authorities to strengthen import safety to assure that U.S. food safety standards are met; and 5. Stronger partnerships with other government agencies and private entities. Preventive Controls: FSMA requires preventive controls for food consumed by humans. The rule is now final; compliance dates for some businesses begin in September 2016. Key Requirements:  Requires FBO facilities to have a written food safety plan that includes a hazard analysis and preventive controls;  Hazard analysis, which must consider known or reasonably foreseeable biological, chemical and physi- cal hazards. These include hazards that occur naturally, are intentionally introduced, or are intentionally introduced for economic gain (if they affect food safety);  Preventive controls required to ensure that hazards will be minimized or prevented, including process, food allergen and sanitation controls, as well as supply chain controls and a recall plan. Oversight and management of preventive controls include: • Monitoring: procedures ensuring that preventive controls are consistently performed. Monitoring is conducted as appropriate to the preventive control; • Corrective actions and corrections taken to identify and correct a minor, isolated problem that oc- curs during food production. These include actions to identify a problem with preventive control implementation; reduce the likelihood the problem will recur; and evaluate affected food for safety and prevent it from entering commerce. Corrective actions must be documented; • Verification is required to ensure that preventive controls are consistently implemented and effec- tive. This includes validating with scientific evidence that a preventive control is capable of effec- tively controlling an identified hazard; calibration (or accuracy checks) of process monitoring and verification of instruments such as thermometers and reviewing records to verify that monitoring and corrective actions (if necessary) are being conducted. at http://www.thefsrc.org/State_Local/StateLocal_June17_background.pdf. 79 The list of permitted flavoring substances (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 872/2012 of 1 October 2012), available on http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2012:267:0001:0161:EN:PDF. Other Relevant Regulations 55  Supply chain is more flexible, with separate compliance dates: • The rule mandates that a manufacturing/processing facility has a risk-based supply chain program for raw materials and other ingredients for which it has identified a hazard requiring a supply chain applied control; • Manufacturing/processing facilities that control a hazard using preventive controls, or that follow requirements applicable when relying on a customer to control hazards, do not need to have a sup- ply chain program for that hazard; • Covered food facilities are responsible for ensuring that these foods are received only from approved suppliers, or on a temporary basis from unapproved suppliers whose materials are subject to verifi- cation activities before being accepted for use.  Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) are updated and clarified: • Education and training are not binding; • FBO management is required to ensure that all employees who manufacture, process, pack or hold food are qualified to perform their assigned duties; • FBO employees must have the necessary combination of education, training, and/or experience necessary to manufacture, process, pack or hold clean and safe food; • FBO employees must receive training in the principles of food hygiene and food safety, including the importance of employee health and hygiene. Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) FSMA requires that importers of food for humans and animals be subject to Foreign Supplier Verification Pro- grams (FSVP). The final rule requires that importers perform certain risk-based activities to verify that food imported into the United States has been produced in a manner that meets applicable U.S. safety standards:  Importers covered by the rule must have a system in place to verify that their foreign suppliers are producing food in a manner that provides the same level of public health protection as the preventive controls or produce safety regulations, as appropriate to ensure that the supplier’s food is not adulter- ated and is not misbranded with respect to allergen labelling;  Importers are responsible for actions that include: • Determining known or reasonably foreseeable hazards with each food; • Evaluating the risk posed by a food, based on the hazard analysis, and for foreign supplier’s food safety performance, e.g. complaints, withdrawals, or recalls; • Using that evaluation of the risk posed by an imported food and the supplier’s performance to ap- prove suppliers and determine appropriate supplier verification activities; • Conducting supplier verification activities; • Conducting corrective actions. Third Party Certification This rule establishes a voluntary program for the accreditation of third party certification bodies, also known as auditors, to conduct food safety audits and issue certifications of foreign facilities and the foods for humans and animals they produce. These requirements cover legal authority, competency, capacity, conflict of interest safeguards, quality assurance and record procedures. Certificates can be used for two purposes:  For importers to establish eligibility for participation in the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP), which offers expedited review and entry of food;  To prevent potentially harmful food from reaching U.S. consumers, the FDA can also require in specific circumstances that a food offered for import be accompanied by a certification from an accredited third party certification body. 56 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION Produce Safety This rule establishes for the first time, science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fruits and vegetables grown for human consumption. Key Requirements:  Water quality: no detectable generic E. Coli are allowed for certain uses of agricultural water in which it is reasonably likely that potentially dangerous microbes, if present, would be transferred to produce through direct or indirect contact. The second set of criteria of numerical criteria is for agricultural water that is directly applied to growing produce (other than sprouts). The criteria are based on two values, the geometric mean (GM) and the statistical threshold (STV). The GM of samples is 126 or less CFU [colony forming unit] of generic E. Coli per 100 mL of water and the STV of samples is 410 CFU or less of generic E. coli in 100 mL of water;  Testing: required for untreated water used for certain purposes, based on testing frequency on the type of water source (i.e. surface or ground water);  Biological soil amendments (materials intentionally added to soil to improve its chemical or physical condition for growing plants or to improve its capacity to hold water): • Untreated biological soil amendments of animal origin, such as raw manure, must be applied in a manner that does not contact covered produce during application and minimizes the potential for contact with covered produce after application; • FDA does not object to farmers complying with the USDA’s National Organic Program standards, which calls for a 120-day interval between the application of raw manure for crops in contact with the soil and 90 days for crops not in contact with the soil.  Standardized compost: microbial standards that set limits on detectable amounts of bacteria (including Listeria Monocytogenes, Salmonella spp., fecal coliforms, and E. Coli 0157:H7) have been established for processes used to treat biological soil amendments, including manure. Sprouts: new requirements help prevent the contamination of sprouts, which have been frequently associated with foodborne illness outbreaks. Sprouts are especially vulnerable to dangerous microbes because of the warm, moist and nutrient rich conditions needed to grow them. Food Defense Food defense is the effort to protect the food supply against intentional contamination due to sabotage, ter- rorism, counterfeiting, or other illegal, intentionally harmful means. Potential contaminants include biologi- cal, chemical and radiological hazards that are generally not found in foods or their production environment. FDA’s proposed rule on food defense would require domestic and foreign facilities to address vulnerable pro- cesses in their operations to prevent acts on the food supply intended to cause large-scale public harm. The proposed rule, which is required by FSMA, would require the largest food businesses to have a written food defense plan that addresses significant vulnerabilities in a food operation. Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food This proposed rule establishes requirements for vehicles and transportation equipment, transportation opera- tions, training, and recordkeeping. Operators of motor vehicles, railcars, and other equipment used in food transportation would be required to establish written procedures, subject to record keeping requirements, for cleaning their vehicles and transportation equipment. Other Relevant Regulations 57 Administrative Detention FSMA enhances FDA’s administrative detention authority by authorizing FDA to administratively detain ar- ticles of food that FDA has a reason to believe may adulterated or misbranded.80 USA Fruit and Vegetable Regulations The primary regulation relating to the importation of fruit and vegetables in the USA is 7 CFR 19.56-3. All fruits and vegetables that are imported, must be:  Free from plant litter or debris and free of any portions of plants that are specifically prohibited in the regulations;  Imported under permit issued by APHIS [Animal and Plant Health and Inspection Service], whether commercial or noncommercial. Port of Entry  Fruits and vegetables must be imported into specific ports if so required or they may be imported into any port listed in 19 CFR 101.3(b)1. Fruits and vegetables that are to be cold treated at ports in the United States may only be imported into specific ports. Inspection, Treatment and other Requirements  All imported fruits or vegetables are subject to inspection, and disinfection at the port of first arrival as may be required by a Border Control Protection [BCP] inspector, and are subject to re-inspection at other locations at the option of an inspector. If an inspector finds plants or portions of plants, or a plant pest or noxious weed, or evidence of a plant pest or noxious weed on or in any fruit or vegetable or its container, or finds that the fruit or vegetable may have been associated with other articles infested with plant pests or noxious weeds, the owner or agent of the owner of the fruit or vegetable must clean or treat the fruit or vegetable and its container as required by an inspector, and the fruit or vegetable is also subject to re-inspection, cleaning, and treatment at the option of an inspector at any time and place until all applicable requirements of this subpart have been accomplished.  Notice of arrival; assembly for inspection. Any person importing fruits and vegetables into the United States must offer those agricultural products for inspection and entry at the port of first arrival. The owner or agent must assemble the fruits and vegetables for inspection at the port of first arrival, or at any other place designated by an inspector, and in a manner designated by the inspector. All fruits and vegetables must be accurately disclosed and made available to an inspector for examination. The owner or the agent must provide an inspector with the name and address of the consignee and must make full disclosure of the type, quantity, and country and locality of origin of all fruits and vegetables in the consignment, either orally for noncommercial consignments or on an invoice or similar document for commercial consignments.  Refusal of entry.  If an inspector finds that an imported fruit or vegetable is prohibited, or is not ac- companied by required documentation, or is so infested with a plant pest or noxious weed that, in the judgment of the inspector, it cannot be cleaned or treated, or contains soil or other prohibited contami- nants, the entire lot or consignment may be refused entry into the United States. 80 Bibliography Food and Drug Administration, FSMA Final Rule for Preventive Controls for Human Food Food and Drug Administration, FSMA Final Rule on Foreign Supplier Verifications Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals Food and Drug Administration, FSMA Final Rule on Accredited Third Party Certification Food and Drug Administration, FSMA Final Rule on Produce Safety Food and Drug Administration, FSMA Proposed Rule for Focused Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration Food and Drug Administration, FSMA Frequently Asked Questions 58 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION  Release for movement. No person may move a fruit or vegetable from the port of first arrival unless an inspector has either: (i) Released it; (ii) Ordered treatment at the port of first arrival and, after treatment, released the fruit or vegetable; (iii) Authorized movement of the fruit or vegetable to another location for treatment, further inspec- tion, or destruction; or (iv) Ordered the fruit or vegetable to be re-exported.  Notice to owner of actions ordered by inspector. If an inspector orders any disinfection, cleaning, treat- ment, re-exportation, recall, destruction, or other action with regard to imported fruits or vegetables while the consignment is in foreign commerce, the inspector will issue an emergency action notifica- tion (PPQ Form 523) to the owner of the fruits or vegetables or to the owner’s agent. The owner must, within the time and in the manner specified in the PPQ Form 523, destroy the fruits and vegetables, ship them to a point outside the United States, move them to an authorized site, and/or apply treatments or other safeguards to the fruits and vegetables as prescribed to prevent the introduction of plant pests or noxious weeds into the United States.  Costs and charges. APHIS will be responsible only for the costs of providing the services of an inspector during regularly assigned hours of duty and at the usual places of duty. The owner of imported fruits or vegetables is responsible for all additional costs of inspection, treatment, movement, storage, de- struction, or other measures ordered by an inspector under this subpart, including any labor, chemicals, packing materials, or other supplies required. APHIS will not be responsible for any costs or charges, other than those identified in this section. The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) 59 The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) This section provides information on production and marketing of food products in the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). The section is based on Comparative Analysis of Certain Requirements of Food Legislation in the Euro- pean Union and the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.81 The Eurasian Economic Union is an international organization for regional economic integration; it has inter- national legal personality and is established by the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) dated May 29, 2014. The EEU ensures free circulation of goods, services, capital and labor force as well as coordinated, coherent or unified policy in the economy sectors. The member states of the EEU are the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation.82 The EEU has been established for comprehensive modernization, cooperation, and competitiveness improve- ment of the national economies and to create environment for sustainable development to the benefit of improving the living standards of the citizens of the member states. Legal Instruments The EEU system of normative regulation consists of number of general and product-specific technical regula- tions that provide a framework for food control within the EEU; the common framework is then supported by member states national laws, regulations, and standards. Within the EEU the main legal instruments used are technical regulations. There are also voluntary standards. However, products must comply with the technical regulatory act in the field of standardization, such as state standards:  National/regional;  Standards (e.g., GOST, GOST-R),) or technical regulations (TR) that have been applied by a manufac- turer.. The regulations and standars are directly applicable within the member states (activities in the area of technical regulation and conformity assessment), but with some exceptions, they do not incor- porate implementation mechanisms – these can only be found in the EEU member-states’ national laws and regulations. Technical regulations, while directly applicable, focus mostly on technical aspects of products and establish specifications, not policies. For food categories where product-specific technical regulations have not been developed, the national law of the EEU member states applies. 81 http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2015/07/24794014/comparative-analysis-certain-requirements-food-legis- lation-european-union-customs-union-russia-belarus-kazakhstan. 82 http://www.eaeunion.org/#about. 60 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION Figure 1 provides a graphical representation of the EEU food-related legal instruments: Figure 1 Organization of Customs Union Technical Regulations Decisions of the Commission Framework Agreements of the CU on Procedural aspects (e.g., on common principles (e.g., border control, joint checks in third countries) of technical regulation) FOOD NON-FOOD Sanitary, Epidemiology Technical Regulations and Hygiene Requirements Chapter II, section 1: Safety requirements CU TR 021/2011 “On food safety” and nutritional value of food (all food categories) Chapter II, section 9: Requirements CU TR 005/2011 “On the safety of packaging” for drinking water packed in containers CU TR 022/2011 “On food products Chapter II, section 15: Requirements in terms of their labeling” for pesticides CU TR 029/2012 “Requirements for the safety Chapter II, section 16: Requirements of food additives, flavorings for food contact materials and technological aids” Chapter II, section 21: Requirements CU TR 033/2013 “On milk and dairy products” for mineral water CU TR 034/2013 “On meat and Chapter II, section 22: Requirements meat products” for food additives and flavorings CU TR 023/2011 “On fruit and vegetable Chapter II, section 23: Requirements Juice products ” for processing aids CU TR 024/2011 “On oils and fats” Uniform veterinary requirements (non-food as well) Uniform phyto-sanitary requirements CU TR 015/2011 “On the safety of grain” Standards (national/regional CU TR 027/2012 “On safety of certain types standards (e.g., GOST, GOST-R), of specialized food products, including foods international: for dietary treatment and dietary preventive - As voluntary option of compliance nutrition” with TRs - Mandatory sampling and testing methods Each TR establishes: - items and processes regulated - safety requirements - rules of identification - forms and procedures of assessment (confirmation) of conformity In case of several TRs, when they entered into force, relevant sections of the uniform sanitary, epidemiology and hygiene requirements stopped being effective with regard to the objects of regulation covered by the TRs Both EEU technical regulations and the laws and standards of the member states must be considered to be compliant with the EEU. Furthermore, the EEU system does not address enforcement, fines, penalties, incident management, recalls and withdrawals, and authorization/approval of new substances (for example, pesticides or veterinary medicines). These issues are addressed within the framework of the national legislation of mem- ber states. This increases the complexity of the regulatory environment and compliance for industry wishing to export to the EEU and for governments wishing to model or harmonize with the EEU. The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) 61 Organizational Arrangements The legal framework of the EEU combines horizontal and vertical legal acts. Horizontal regulations include technical regulations on general food safety, labeling, packaging, food additives and flavorings that cover cross-cutting aspects for all food products (note that technical regulations on packaging also cover packaging for non-food items). Currently, there is a technical regulation being drafted for materials contacting food that also as a horizontal nature. There are also vertical technical regulations specific to certain product groups, in particular grain, oils and fats, fruit and vegetable juices, meat and meat products, milk and dairy products. Ad- ditional vertical technical regulations are being drafted for alcohol products, poultry and poultry products, fish and fish products, bottled potable water and mineral waters. The EEU technical regulations include a number of requirements that relate to their circulation on the market. The most important requirement is that food must pass conformity assessment procedures and bear a special EEU mark as a proof of con- formity. A single mark of circulation proves that products have passed all evaluation (conformity) procedures stipulated in technical regulations and that they comply with the requirements of all technical regulations. Furthermore, since the EEU is based on conformity assessments, many food products have to meet compositional stan- dards, as well as requirements for chemical and physical properties, nutritional properties, organoleptic (ap- pearance, taste, odor) and, in some cases, size. Food Control System In the EEU the food control system incorporates two levels: food control through all-Union conformity as- sessment and individual member state controls (supervision) of sanitary, veterinary, phytosanitary aspects. The EEU institutional framework and the scope of the official food control system are represented in Figure 2: Enforcement is carried out by national bodies designated as competent authorities for specific areas of state control (supervision), and in technical regulation. Conformity assessments are carried out by authorized cer- tification (conformity assessment) bodies. Testing needed for the purposes of enforcement is carried out by authorized testing laboratories. Specially designated state bodies are responsible for assessing or confirming conformity for several groups of products (e.g., specialized products, GMOs). As previously mentioned, foodstuffs are subject to conformity as- sessment within the EEU. Evaluation (proof) of food conformity is conducted in the following forms: 1. Confirmation (declaration) of compliance of food products; 2. State registration of specialized food products; 3. State registration of new types of food products; 4. Veterinary-sanitary expertise. In addition to conformity assessment, food products are subject to state control (supervision).83 This combines border controls (people, vehicles, goods) and internal controls within the member states. 83 State sanitary control (supervision) is carried out against requirements to products and processes outlined in the Uniform Sanitary, Epidemiological and Hygiene Requirements over Products Subject to State Control (Supervision); State veteri- nary control is carried out according to Uniform Veterinary (Veterinary and Sanitary) Requirements for Goods Subject to Veterinary Inspection (Supervision). 62 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION Figure 2 Food Control System of the Customs Union Competent authorities in the area Approved certification Bodies on registration of technical regulation (conformity assessment) of novel food bodies Competent authorities Approved testing Bodies on registration in the area of state sanitary control laboratories of specialized food (supervision) Competent authorities Bodies on state registration in the area of state veterinary control of establishments (supervision) engaged in producing and processing of raw material of animal origin – meat, poultry, eggs, fish Competent authorities in the area of state phytosanitary control (supervision) Registers of: Approved certification bodies Uniform Lists: Approved testing laboratories Products subject to mandatory assessment Specialized products (confirmation ) of conformity Novel food Goods subject to sanitary and epidemiological Establishments not subject to state registration surveillance (control) Establishments subject to state registration Goods subject to veterinary control (engaged in producing and processing of raw material Goods subject to quarantine and phytosanitary of animal origin – meat, poultry, eggs, fish) control (surveillance) Establishments not subject to state registration Registered declarations of conformity Registered establishments in third countries (veterinary control) Food products are divided into three groups that subject to respectively sanitary (epidemiological, hygiene), veterinary, and phytosanitary control (supervision). The purpose of, for instance, state sanitary (epidemiologi- cal, hygiene) control (supervision) is to prevent the introduction and spread of, and to ensure the elimination of infectious and massive poisonings that are hazardous to human health. Moreover, the objects of state control are prevention of emergencies acts of terrorism with the use of biological agents, chemical and radioactive substances.84 All food with ingredients of animal origin are subject to veterinary checks.85 Certain products, when first imported or produced in the EEU, are subject to state registration including: min- eral, therapeutic, and bottled water; beverages such as tonics and beer; food for special purposes, including food for babies and older children, food for pregnant and nursing women; food additives, foodstuffs derived 84 Based on item 2-1 of Decision of the Customs Union Commission No. 299 of May 28, 2010 (with amendments to item 2-1 introduced by Decision No. 101 of the Eurasian Economic Council of July 7, 2014, the food products and items that are covered by the scope of certain technical regulations are exempt from the scope of Uniform Sanitary, Epidemiological and Hygiene Requirements. These include, for example, materials and articles produced of polymer and other materials intended for contact with food and food media, labeling requirements, food additives and flavorings, and technological aids, as well as meat and meat products, and milk and dairy products. 85 The Common List of Goods Subject to Veterinary Control (Supervision). Approved by the Decision of the Customs Union Commission No. 317 dated June 18, 2010. The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) 63 from genetically engineered or modified (transgenic) organisms, and some food contact materials.86 Registra- tion of these products is verified through state supervision. Certain production and processing facilities also require registration. This requirement extends to facilities engaged in production and processing products containing meat, dairy, poultry and fish. State registration of production/processing facilities is conducted by the agencies authorized for this purpose by EEU member states. This procedure begins with the application by the processor and is followed by an inspection of the facility to determine its conformity to the requirements on processes (production, processing, storage, trans- portation, sale, disposal) established by relevant technical regulations. Details of the procedure are established by the legislation of the EEU member states. Upon satisfactory completion of the inspection and review of the findings, the designated agency assigns an identification number to the facility and adds it to the Registry of Food Facilities Subject to State Registration. The state registration of a production/processing facility has no expiration date; however, it can be suspended or cancelled in case of serious breach of the requirements of technical regulations. Table 1 below provides a summary of the state control (supervision) framework within the EEU. Regulation of Food Quality issues Specifics of EEU quality are usually included in minimum composition requirements in product definitions. These requirements can be found in under product-specific technical regulations (e.g., Article 5, “Safety re- quirements for fruit and/or vegetable juice products” of CU TR 023/2011 On Fruit and Vegetable Juice Products), and in annexes on microbiology, physical and chemical properties and organoleptic characteristics. The intent is to ensure that products entering the market conform to the specific technical regulations in all attributes. Quality characteristics outlined in the technical regulations are used to ensure uniformity of food products offered to consumers, satisfy the needs of vulnerable groups of consumers, and for the purposes of product identification to establish whether they are subject to conformity assessment under the relevant technical regulation. A general rule applies to compliance with EEU technical regulations: a manufacturer may choose whether to comply with the technical regulation itself, or with a set of regional standards (GOSTs), a list of which sup- ports each technical regulation. Compliance with these standards is voluntary but meets the requirements for compliance with the technical regulation. Furthermore, in cases where norms are absent in the EEU technical regulations, national norms of the member states apply. Food Labeling In the EEU labeling requirements are focused on consumer and transport packaging. An information carrier must be attached, affixed or enclosed to the product packaging. The EEU established that packaged food product labeling may include additional information. Importantly, in the EEU, labeling is one of the requirements that comprise a set of specifications for mandatory conformity assessment (in the form of declaration of conformity). Non-compliance may result in no access to the EEU market. 86 The goods from the list, manufactured for the first time on the EAEU customs territory, as well as imported for the first time to EAEU customs territory, are subject to state registration (Part II, Single List of Goods Subject to Sanitary- and-Epidemiologic Supervision (control) at the Customs Border and on the Customs Territory of EAEU, as amended by Decision of the Customs Union Commission No 341 of 17.08.2010). 64 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION Table 1 General Framework of the State Control (Supervision) in the Customs Union State Control (Supervision)87 Sanitary Veterinary Phytosanitary Customs Union Agreement on Agreement of the Customs Customs Union Agreement on Key legal act Sanitary Measures88 Union on Veterinary and Plant Quarantine90 Sanitary Measures89 Competent Competent authorities in the area of state sanitary control (supervision) in member states authority Common list of goods subject Common list of goods subject List of goods subject to to sanitary and epidemiological to veterinary control quarantine and phytosanitary control (supervision) control (supervision)  Foodstuffs (products in nat-  Live animals  Vegetables, fresh or chilled ural or processed form used  All food of animal origin,  Dried leguminous vegetables; for human food) including fresh and processed  Fruits, fresh, dried those derived from geneti-  Food that has ingredients of  Nuts, fresh or dried, whether Scope cally engineered or modified animal origin or not shelled or peeled (transgenic) organisms  Yeasts, enzymes, starter  Coffee, not roasted, whether  Materials, products and cultures or not decaffeinated equipment contacting with foodstuffs  Grains and other plant  Cocoa beans origin items when they are  Pesticides and  Grains intended for manufacture agrochemicals  Cereal flours of feed  Seeds, whether or nor broken Point of control At the border and within the customs territory of the Customs Union Documents Uniform sanitary, epidemiology Uniform veterinary that establish and hygiene requirements for requirements for goods — compliance goods subject to veterinary subject to veterinary control criteria control (supervision) (supervision) Procedure of state sanitary Procedure of carrying out vet- List of Quarantine Products and epidemiological control erinary control at the customs subject to quarantine and (supervision) over persons border and on the customs phytosanitary control crossing the CU customs territory of the CU (supervision) while being border, goods subject to control Procedure of carrying out joint imported to the common that are being moved through inspections and sampling of customs territory of the CU the customs border and goods (products) subject to vet- Procedure of carrying out the Procedural customs territory of the CU erinary control (supervision) on quarantine and phytosanitary documents the territory of the CU member control (supervision) at the Common templates of product states and third countries external border of the CU (goods) safety documentation Consolidated list of highly dan- Procedure of carrying out the gerous and quarantine diseases quarantine and phytosanitary of animals control in respect of quarantine Common templates of veteri- products that are moved within nary certificates (movement, the common customs territory of import) the CU Common register of state Register of food production Registers registration certificates for objects (facilities) that are subject — 87888990 certain products to state registration 87 English translations as well as links to the specific documents referenced in the table can be found at http://ec.europa.eu/ food/international/trade/sps_requirements_en.print.htm . 88 Decision No. 28 of 11 December 2009 of the Customs Union Commission, Decision No. 299 of 28 May 2010 of the Customs Union Commission. 89 Customs Union Agreement on veterinary and sanitary measures, Decision No. 317 of 18 June 2010 of the Customs Union Commission, as amended by Decision No. 342 of 17 August 2010, No. 455 of 18 November 2010, No. 569 and No. 570 of 2 March 2011, No. 623 of 7 April 2011, No. 724 of 22 June 2011 and No. 726 of 15 July 2011. 90 Decision of the Interstate Council of the Eurasian Economic Community No. 30 of 11 December 2009. The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) 65 Food and Food-related Articles and Materials that Require Special Authorization The EEU has established that there are types of food and classes of substances and/or materials, that, when either added to or come into contact with food, require special authorization before they can enter the mar- ket. These must meet special requirements to ensure food safety. They include novel food, food supplements, food additives and packaging and articles and materials in contact with food. These are broad groups of substances, materials and articles that require authorizations; each group has its own laws and technical regulations, scopes of the regulations, definitions, authorization procedures, and spe- cific requirements. This makes each area unique and requires a separate discussion for each general topic.91 Materials and Items Contacting Food Currently, in the EEU, only packing and bottling materials have to be regulated as materials and items contact- ing food (CU TR 005/2011). Work is underway to draft technical regulation on the safety of materials contact- ing food; however, at the time of this analysis, drafting was not finalized and introduced for public discussion.92 The EEU approach to conformity assessment based on testing to define the safety of packaging and bot- tling materials is efficient; however, this approach assumes that before releasing the product on the market, technical requirements on this product shall have been set. This means that the EEU regulatory framework on the subject basically comprises technical specifications to the existing and approved packaging and bottling materials. 91 Details on each of groups of substances, materials and articles that require authorizations could be find in Chapter Food and Food-related Articles and Materials that Require Special Authorization of the Comparative Analysis of Certain Requirements of Food Legislation in the European Union and the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. See http://docu- ments.worldbank.org/curated/en/2015/07/24794014/comparative-analysis-certain-requirements-food-legislation-euro- pean-union-customs-union-russia-belarus-kazakhstan. 92 The Technical Regulations of the Customs Union 005/2011 On Safety of Packaging, which sets requirements for packag- ing and bottling materials both for food and non-food products. The Common Sanitary-Epidemiological and Hygienic Requirements to goods subject to sanitary-epidemiological supervision (control), Chapter II, Section 16 Requirements to materials and items made of polymer and other materials designed for contacting food and food manufacturing environments. The Uniform Sanitary, Epidemiology and Hygiene Requirements to Products Subject to Sanitary Epidemiology Supervision (Control) apply a different approach to defining the scope of the materials contacting food and that are subject to these requirements. The EAEU TARIC codes are applied to describe these materials. These codes are based on two criteria: the type of material, and the type of equipment. In most cases, the code specifies the type of material used to manufacture items, and within the limits of a certain category, there is classification of specific products (for example, name of equip- ment or utensils). 66 MODULE 3 FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION Microbiological Criteria for Food Safety The EEU has a combination of vertical and horizontal legal acts that are used for establishing microbiological requirements to foodstuffs: they combine general requirements set for all foodstuffs in a horizontal CU TR 021/2011 On Food Safety with additional requirements established in vertical product-specific technical regula- tions for certain types of food. In a combined form, they can be found in the Uniform Sanitary, Epidemiology and Hygiene Requirements for Products Subject to State Control (Supervision).93 As a general rule, when a product-specific technical regulation is adopted, the relevant section(s) of the Uniform Sanitary, Epidemiology and Hygiene Requirements loses its validity for products covered by the scope of the new technical regulation. Microbiological requirements of the EEU focus on a combination of pathogens as well as indicative and spoil- age microorganisms in finished products. This is due to the intent and regulatory framework of the EEU based on the finished product conformity assessment as a mechanism to control food safety and quality as well as food identification. Approaches to Laboratory Control, Sampling and Testing Within the EEU testing, sampling and laboratories are a part of the overall conformity assessment process whose end-product is ensuring food safety through documents establishing conformity to the technical regu- lations, i.e. to the safety regulations. Within the legal framework of the EEU, sampling is a part of the conformity assessment process. Sampling ensures the product meets the requisite technical regulations. As such, samples are used to validate a variety of parameters including pathogens, residues of pesticides, veterinary medicines, heavy metals, radio- nuclides, and mycotoxins. Within the EEU, test methods and specific requirements to testing are codified in the approved lists to sup- port each technical regulation and are established in GOST standards (or other national standards that are approved regionally within the EEU). This establishes a certain degree of uniformity. 93 Customs Union Technical Regulation 021/2011 On Food Safety; Customs Union Technical Regulation 005/2011 On Fat and Oil Products; Customs Union Technical Regulation 023/2011 On Fruit and Vegetable Juice Products; Customs Union Technical Regulation 027/2012 On Safety of Certain Types of Specialized Food Products Including Therapeutic and Preventive Dietary Food; Customs Union Technical Regulation TR CU 033/2013 “On Safety of Milk and Dairy Products;” Customs Union Technical Regulation TR CU 034/2013 On Safety of Meat and Meat Products. Importantly, microbiological criteria are also set by the Uniform Sanitary and Epidemiological and Hygienic Requirements for Products Subject to Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision (Control), Chapter II, Part 1, Requirements for Safety and Nutrition Value of Food Products. Per the Explanatory Note to the Technical Regulation CU TR 021/2011, the requirements, including those on microbiological safety, are based on national laws of the EAEU member states and on international requirements. Food Safety Tools and Techniques MODULE 4 68 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Introduction This section consists of two workbooks (Microsoft Excel files can be found on the enclosed CD). Their purpose is to advise and assist the implementation, development, and maintenance of a food safety management system. The first workbook provides food business operators with tools to establish, develop, implement and maintain a prerequisites program (PRP) based on the Codex Alimentarius and ISO 22002-1 requirements. The second workbook enables the FBO to do the same pertaining to an HACCP Plan, including an O-PRP Plan, based upon the Codex Alimentarius HACCP Principles and Steps and ISO 22000 requirements. Both workbooks include detailed instructions. FSTK PRP Workbook The first workbook cites all prerequisites program details the FBO needs based on Codex Alimentarius and IS/TS 22002-1 requirements. It comprises six worksheets which should be completed by the FBO Food Safety team.  PRP Scope Worksheet [WS 1] defines and documents the scope of the PRP study, including the rel- evant study history along with that of the members of the food safety team conducting the study.  PRP Management Worksheet [WS 2] defines and documents these relevant hazards and proposes measures for controlling them.  PRP Verification Action Plan Worksheet [WS 3] defines a verification plan for a particular PRP.  PRP Meeting Summary Worksheet [WS 4] defines and documents all Food Safety Team meetings linked to the corresponding PRP.  PRP Gap Registration and Resolution Worksheet [WS 5] defines and documents the gaps within the FBO’s PRP program and advances a plan outline to address this gap.  PRP Hazardous Agents Worksheet (reference only) [WS 6] defines and documents a list of hazards relevant to food products and the hazard classification acronyms used in this workbook. FSTK PRP Workbook Instruction Guide Step-by-step guidance in completing the FSTK PRP Workbook An Overview of PRPs 69 An Overview of PRPs The World Health Organization defines a prerequisite program as the “practices and conditions needed prior to and during the implementation of HACCP and which are essential for food safety.” Prerequisite programs provide a foundation for an effective HACCP system. They are often facility-wide programs rather than pro- cess or product-specific, and aim to prevent or reduce the likelihood of food safety hazards. Prerequisite pro- grams are outside the HACCP plan but still within the HACCP system. ISO 22000 defines a PRP as the basic conditions and activities that are necessary to maintain a hygienic en- vironment throughout the food chain suitable for the production, handling and provision of safe end products and safe food for human consumption. FBOs can meet their food safety responsibilities by implementing food safety management systems along the food production chain. The initial set of controls to be established by the FBO are called prerequisite pro- grams (PRPs). PRPs needed by an FBO depend on the segment of the production food chain in which the or- ganization operates and the types of organization. Examples include: Good Agricultural Practice (GAP), Good Veterinarian Practice (GVP), Good Warehouse Practices (GWP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Hygienic Practice (GHP), Good Production Practice (GPP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and Good Trading Practice (GTP). ISO, the world’s largest publisher of international standards, and which most GFSI Private standards are benchmarked against, has published the following PRP Standards. The PRP Standards and specific guidelines to be used together with ISO 22000 ISO/TS 22002 are: Prerequisite programs on food safety: Part 1: Food manufacturing (2009) Part 2: Catering (2013) Part 3: Farming (2011) Part 4: Food packaging manufacturing (2013) Small-scale producers and traders in developing countries need support in planning and implementing food safety management programs in line with international requirements and in line with Codex guidelines and recommendations. As ISO/TS 22002 specific guideline standards are aligned with the Codex, we provide a high-level overview of the PRP programs and requirements in the following sections. We specifically focus on the ISO/TS 22002-1 Food Manufacturing Specification Standard. ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 specifies requirements for establishing, implementing and maintaining PRPs to assist in controlling food safety hazards. ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 is applicable to all organizations, regardless of size or complexity, which are involved in the manufacturing step of the food chain and wish to implement PRPs in such a way as to address the re- quirements specified in ISO 22000:2005, Clause 7. ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 is neither designed nor intended for use in other parts of the food supply chain. Food manufacturing operations are diverse in nature and not all requirements specified in ISO/TS 22002- 1:2009 apply to an individual establishment or process. 70 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Exclusions or alternative measures implemented need to be justified and documented in a hazard analysis as described in ISO 22000:2005, 7.4. Any exclusions or alternative measures adopted should not affect the ability of the FBO to comply with these requirements. Examples of such exclusions include the following aspects of technical specifications relevant to manufacturing operations: 1. Rework; 2. Product recall procedures; 3. Warehousing; 4. Product information and consumer awareness; 5. Food defense, bio-vigilance and bioterrorism. This technical specification details requirements to be considered in relation to ISO 22000:2005, 7.2.3: a) Construction and layout of buildings and associated utilities; b) Layout of premises, including workspace and employee facilities; c) Supplies of air, water, energy and other utilities; d) Supporting services, including waste and sewage disposal; e) Suitability of equipment and its accessibility for cleaning, maintenance and preventive maintenance; f) Management of purchased materials; g) Measures for the prevention of cross-contamination; h) Cleaning and sanitizing; i) Pest control; j) Personnel hygiene. Included in this FSTK are six examples of PRPs based on ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 for raw milk processing, namely:  Utilities, supply of air, water and energy;  Management of purchased materials;  Rework;  Pest control;  Equipment suitability, cleaning and maintenance;  Product recall. All PRP examples are for illustrative purposes only; variations may exist from one dairy plant to another. In some countries, for example, a dairy plant may own and control the dairy farms where the raw milk is col- lected, hence the relevant PRPs need to reflect the specific dairy plant supply chain activities. Planning and Development of PRPs 71 Planning and Development of PRPs Prerequisite Programs Support the HACCP Plan Prerequisite programs deal with the “good housekeeping” concerns of the establishment, whereas HACCP manages specific process hazards. The FBO must provide all documentation, including the written program, records and results for all prerequisite programs which support its HACCP system. For example, an estab- lishment may conclude that E. coli O157:H7 is a hazard not reasonably likely to occur in the establishment’s processing because the establishment has a prerequisite program with purchase specifications addressing E. coli O157:H7. The information regarding this prerequisite program is supporting documentation which must be maintained. Without this documentation, the GFSI auditor would question the adequacy of the establishment’s HACCP system and hazard analysis. GFSI auditors expect supporting documentation concerning prerequisite pro- grams to include the program’s procedures and operational controls in writing. In addition, GFSI auditors expect documentation to include records that show the program is effective and that E. coli O157:H7 is not reasonably likely to occur. Generally, the FBO’s own food safety inspectors are required to review testing and prerequisite program records at least once per week. How a CCP in the HACCP Plan Differs from a Prerequisite Program Prerequisite programs are not part of the HACCP plan but lie within the overall HACCP system. The FBO au- ditor cannot apply the same criteria to PRPs as they would to verify regulatory requirements of the HACCP plan. Inspection program personnel evaluating PRPs will determine if they support the decisions in the hazard analysis. What exactly is the difference between a CCP in the establishment’s HACCP plan and a prerequisite program? A CCP is designed to control a food safety hazard that has been determined to be reasonably likely to occur. A PRP is designed to prevent a food safety hazard from occurring. PRPs set the stage for a HACCP system and provide on-going support for the FBO’s food safety management system. They keep potential hazards from becoming serious enough to adversely impact the safety of foods produced. If an establishment fails to follow their prerequisite program related to the production of E. coli O157:H7, there is a significant food safety concern. Role of Pre-Requisite Programs FBOs should revise their prerequisite programs as necessary to ensure their effectiveness and take appropriate corrective actions when they determine that their PRPs have failed to prevent contamination and/or adultera- tion of product. Suppose, for example, that an establishment addresses E. coli O157:H7 in its prerequisite program but not in its HACCP plan. If it produces a product that is E. coli O157H:7-positive, this would be considered a “deviation not covered by a specific corrective action” or an “unforeseen hazard.” Therefore, the establishment would be required to take the corrective actions, including reassessment. The prerequisite program was not effective in reducing the likely risk in the processing environment. 72 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Records Generated by Pre-requisite Programs Should be Reviewed Prerequisite programs must be implemented and include documentation to verify implementation if refer- enced in the hazard analysis, HACCP plan, or SSOP. Records associated with monitoring and testing may in- clude instances of less-than-perfect control without resulting in a threat to food or product safety. However, records generated from these programs must continue to support the decisions made in the establishment’s hazard analysis. When GFSI auditors are reviewing PRP records, they should review the records, results, and supporting documentation for the FBO’s HACCP plan. Hence, if the FBO is reviewing results and records on a weekly basis, it could identify trends or missing records that negate the decisions made in the hazard analysis, resulting in noncompliance. Planning and Developing Prerequisite Programs When choosing and developing prerequisite programs it is essential to consider information from the follow- ing sources:  Statutory and regulatory requirements;  Industry standards and codes of practices;  Codex Alimentarius Commission principles and codes of practices;  International food safety standards e.g. FSSC 22000, BRC, SQF, GLOBALG.A.P.;  Customer requirements;  Historic data such as audit reports, customer/consumer complaints, non-conforming product data, process data etc. All prerequisite programs should be documented, regularly audited, periodically reviewed and modified when necessary. As a general rule, prerequisite programs are managed separately from HACCP plans; however, there may be certain parts of prerequisite programs that are integrated into a HACCP plan. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) 73 FSTK PRP Workbook: Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Examples of PRPs based on ISO/TS 22002-1 for raw milk processing Prerequisite Program PRP 6: Utilities, Supply of Air, Water and Energy PRP 9: Management of Purchased Material PRP 11: Cleaning and Sanitizing PRP 12: Pest Control PRP 13: Employee Hygiene and Employee Facilities PRP 14: Rework 74 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Prerequisite Programs PRP 6: Utilities, supply of air, water and energy [WS 1] PRP Scope Worksheet This worksheet defines the scope of the FBO PRP. The information needs to be clear, especially in detailing the product(s), including production lines for which the study was conducted. It should also provide information about the individuals making up the study team along with any revision history of the PRP programs. The PRP scope worksheet has five sections with instructions for their completion as outlined below. These are followed by a sample completed worksheet. A blank [WS 1] PRP scope worksheet blank can be found on the enclosed CD. Instructions: PRP Study Scope Provide PRP title from standard/ scheme (e.g. “Pest Facility Joe Bloggs Dairy Plant Start Date: 20th April 2015 Control”) and standard/scheme chapter number (e.g.“6- Utili- Product Grade A IMS registered whole milk Status: Draft ties, supply of air, water and category energy”). Processes HSTS pasteurizer, aseptic filling, retort End date: Ongoing Provide the facility name, product category, prod- Products Grade “A” asceptically processed and uct, processes, PRP status, packaged milk document status (e.g. draft, approved), PRP start and end dates. PRP Review History Tick as Notes/reason for unscheduled Dates of last 3 This section records informa- PRP type appropriate review reviews tion about history of PRP revisions, with explanation New PRP  Current PRPs underwent a of reason why this update is Study comprehensive review for done: ‘according to plan’ or compliance to ISO/TS 22002-1 and ‘unscheduled.’ For unsched- Scheduled 20th March ISO 22000:2005 starting in April of uled revisions, explain why this Review 2016 2015 and completed 20th April 2015. revision is unscheduled (what These management sheets describe reason?) Unscheduled each PRP in place at the dairy plant Review facility. PRP Team Members Name Position Department Responsibility/Role For every PRP study, the or- G Moran Food Safety Manager Food Safety Food Safety/QA ganization needs to establish an HACCP team with spe- O Brown Hygienist/Microbiologist Food Safety Hygienist/Microbiologist cific responsibilities and roles. Include names within the M Rodrigues Milk Processing Manager Milk Processing Milk Processing company, department name, B Jackson Laboratory Manager QA Laboratory and responsibilities. The core area of competence of each D Smith Warehouse Manager Warehousing Warehousing team member should also be documented in this section O Murphy Engineering Manager Engineering Engineering C Flack Factory Manager Management Management FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 6: Utilities, supply of air, water and energy 75 Specialist Input To establish PRP studies, companies may need advice Name Location/Job Title Input/Specialist Advice from an outsourced expert. (Consultant/ Subject matter Angela Yard Consultant PRP Team Facilitator expert). Explanation of expert’s role should be explained in this section: Input/Specialist advice Authorization Team members must indicate their approval of the document Food Safety Team Leader/Quality Assurance Signature: Date by providing their names, posi- Manager G Moran 20th April 2015 tions, and responsibilities held, signature. The authorized team Signature: Date member should provide his/her Management Team Member: C Flack 20th April 2015 signature and the date signed. 76 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 2] PRP Management Worksheet This worksheet identifies hazards and the PRP necessary to manage them. It also identifies corrective actions to be taken should hazard levels rise above acceptable limits. The worksheet identifies records that FBOs should keep and the verification procedures required for each PRP. Hazards Prerequisite program (go Presence, step by step Growth, Survival, Origin, Cause, What is Monitored and through ISO/ Control Measures Agent(s) Increase, Source, Vector, When TS 22002-1) 6 Utilities - Air, Re (Con- Condition Water, Energy tamina- tion) 6.1 General Re- B, C, P [See Contami- Contamination by Utilities specifications, e.g. air, Audits/inspection, hygiene, quirements below] nation pathogens. water, gas etc. cleaning, sanitization, seg- Hygienic design of the dairy regation/physical breaks plant between circuits contain- Pathogen monitoring proce- ing cleaning solutions; dure temperature and patho- gen monitoring program. Supplier management pro- cedure Each batch, daily, weekly Product inspection procedure Cleaning/sanitizing aware- ness/training Audits/inspections. 6.2 Water Supply B Contami- Contamination by Water supply specification Audits/inspections, nation pathogens may be Supplier CoA Temperature and patho- introduced from the Supplier management pro- gen monitoring supplier of water gram Each batch [ground, surface]. Incoming, in-process and waste water treatment labo- ratory testing. C Contami- Cleaning and Maintain proper separation or Audits/inspection, segre- nation sanitizing solution physical break between circuits gation or physical break residues, i.e. without containing cleaning solutions, between circuits contain- proper separation containers and pipelines used ing cleaning solutions and between cleaning to contain product. Particular containers and pipelines and sanitizing solu- attention is needed to ensure used to contain product. tions, the product that the required separation Solution temperature, con- could become remains in place during partial/ centration, duration of ap- contaminated. short/inter washes completed plication, cleaning sequence, during an operating day. flow rates etc. Daily P None None Not applicable Not applicable 6.3 Boiler B None None Not applicable Not applicable Chemicals C Contami- Boiler additives. Boiler additives specification Boiler water additives nation Some boiler water Supplier management pro- Daily/weekly compounds used in gram the production of steam to be used in contact with food or food contact sur- faces may contain toxic substances. P None None Not applicable Not applicable 6.4 Air Quality B Contami- Contamination by Hygienic dairy plant design Environment pathogen and Ventilation nation pathogens may be incorporating HVAC sys- monitoring introduced into the tem [creation of positive air Air filtration air supply and may pressure zones], air ducts, Air quality come in contact air filtration, exhaust stacks, Air turns with the product or intake ducts food contact surface Cleaning of air ducts Cleaning of air ducts if a negative air Daily/weekly Air filtration pressure in the dairy Environmental pathogen plant is allowed to monitoring occur. Air testing [past the filtration]. C None Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable P None Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 6: Utilities, supply of air, water and energy 77 A blank [WS 2] PRP management worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Correction / Cor- Verification Who is Responsible Records Reference Documents rective Action Activities Dairy plant QA/ labora- Awareness/Train- Product inspec- Product [Water Dairy plant Layout of Premise and Work- tory ing, tion Supply] Inspec- space PRP Dairy plant engineering Ongoing product Audits tion Dairy plant Waste Disposal PRP Dairy plant maintenance inspection GHP inspections Supplier Product Inspection Procedure Dairy plant hygienist/hy- Product disposal, Pathogen moni- Management Dairy plant Audit Procedure giene Team where relevant toring Program Dairy plant GHP Inspection Procedure Cleaning/sanitization Awareness/ Pathogen Dairy plant Awareness/Training Proce- operatives training Monitoring dure Waste water Chemical Resi- Dairy plant Waste Water Treatment treatment due Monitoring Procedure Product spoilage/ Product Spoil- Dairy plant Pathogen Monitoring Pro- disposal age/Disposal cedure Dairy plant QA/Labora- Re-sterilization of Audits Water supply Dairy Plant Cleaning and Sanitizing PRP tory piping, equipment GHP inspections inspection Dairy Plant Product Inspection Procedure and containers Awareness/ Product disposal Dairy Plant Pathogen Monitoring Pro- training cedure Pathogen moni- toring Dairy plant Hygienist/Hy- Awareness/Train- Audits Product inspec- Dairy Plant Cleaning and Sanitizing PRP giene Team ing, GHP inspections tion Dairy Plant Waste Disposal PRP Cleaning/Sanitization Product disposal, Awareness/ Product disposal Dairy Plant Awareness/Training Proce- Operatives where relevant training dure Product spoilage/ disposal Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable QA Return product not Incoming prod- Incoming Management of Purchased Material PRP to specification to uct product Dairy Plant Product Inspection Procedure supplier Supplier Dairy Plant Supplier Management Pro- management cedure program Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Dairy plant QA/Labo- Product Hold/with- Environment Environment Dairy plant Layout of Premise and Work- ratory [Environment drawal/ recall pathogen moni- Pathogen space PRP Pathogen Monitoring/Air Testing of all pro- toring Monitoring Dairy plant Cleaning and Sanitizing PRP Testing] duction lots HVAC design/ Dairy plant Environment Pathogen Dairy plant Engineer- Implementation of drawings Monitoring Program ing [Dairy plant Hygienic intensive cleaning/ Air Testing Dairy plant Product Inspection Procedure Design HVAC System] sanitization Preventive Main- Dairy plant Maintenance Review/revisions of tenance [Filter/ [Preventive Maintenance process controls Cleaning] of Filters/Cleaning or Air Ducts etc.] Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 78 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Hazards Prerequisite program (go Presence, step by step Growth, Survival, Origin, Cause, What is Monitored and through ISO/ Control Measures Agent(s) Increase, Source, Vector, When TS 22002-1) 6 Utilities - Air, Re (Con- Condition Water, Energy tamina- tion) 6.5 Compressed B Contami- Contamination by Specification for the supply of Environment pathogen Air and Gases nation pathogens may be compressed air. Air is drawn monitoring introduced into the from a clean area, if filtered Daily/weekly air supply and may at the intake as needed, and come in contact is provided to the point of use with the product oil free and with free of excess or food contact moisture. A final filter is surface. provided as near as possible to the point of use to verify. C Contami- Toxic substances, Specification for the supply of Environment pathogen nation i.e. air compressor compressor lubricants [food monitoring lubricants may be grade]. Air is drawn from a clean Daily/weekly carried over into area; if filtered, at the intake as the air and may be needed, and is provided to the toxic. point of use oil-free and free of excess moisture. A final filter is provided as near as possible to the point of use to verify. P None Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 6.6 Lighting B Contami- Poor or inadequate Hygienic design of the dairy Hygienic design, light nation lighting [intensity] plant. intensity, dirt, spills, pest may contribute to Throughout the dairy plant Daily/weekly personnel apply- storage, preparation, process- ing poor hygienic ing areas are provided with standards, and as natural or artificial lighting (or a result material, both). A minimum light inten- product or equip- sity of 200 lux is recommend- ment may become ed. Reference the relevant contaminated. national lighting standard for recommended lighting standards. All lights are fitted with light diffusers/ covers or shatterproof tubes to facilitate cleaning and to prevent con- tamination of food. C None Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable P Contami- Poor or inadequate Hygienic design of the dairy Hygienic design, breakages nation lighting [intensity] plant, e.g. all lights are fitted and dirt may contribute to with light diffusers/ covers or Daily/weekly personnel applying shatterproof tubes to facilitate poor hygienic stan- cleaning and to prevent dards and as a result contamination of food and material, product or the premises should breakage equipment may be- occur. come contaminated, Hygiene inspections to detect e.g. breakages and breakages and/or dirt. or dirt. A B C D E F Instructions: Prerequisite Hazard Hazard Hazard origin, cause, Control Measure What is monitored and Program Agent presence, source, vector, con- Describes the control measures when Describes the Describes growth, dition the FBO has in place to control Describes the hazard mea- ISO/TS 22002-1 the hazard survival, Describes the cause, relevant hazards. surement parameters and requirement. agent, e.g. increase, origin, condition or the frequency of monitoring biological, re(con- source of a hazard. required. chemical, tamination) physical or Describes combination how the thereof. hazard manifests as a threat, i.e. presence, growth or survival. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 6: Utilities, supply of air, water and energy 79 Correction / Cor- Verification Who is Responsible Records Reference Documents rective Action Activities Dairy QA Laboratory Replace com- Environment Environment Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, pressed air/filter pathogen moni- pathogen Cleaning and Maintenance PRP toring monitoring Dairy Plant Pathogen Monitoring Pro- Preventive main- gram tenance [filter] Dairy QA Laboratory Replace com- Environment Environment Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, pressed Air/filter pathogen moni- pathogen Cleaning and Maintenance PRP toring monitoring Dairy Plant Environment Pathogen Preventive main- Monitoring Program tenance [filter] Dairy Plant Preventive Maintenance Procedure Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Dairy plant Engineering/ CapEx projects CapEx projects Cleaning/sani- Dairy Plant Design and Construction of Food Safety [Dairy plant [hygiene related] Preventive main- tizing Buildings PRP Hygienic design] Preventive mainte- tenance GHP inspections Dairy Plant Site Location and Standards Dairy plant Maintenance nance Cleaning Audits PRP [Lighting Maintenance, Cleaning/sanitiza- GHP inspection Dairy Plant Layout of Premises and Cleaning/Sanitization tion Program Workspace PRP Program including Spills] Dairy Plant Internal Structure PRP Dairy plant Hygienist and Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Hygiene Team Cleaning and Maintenance PRP Preventive Maintenance Procedure Hygiene Procedures Cleaning/Sanitization Procedures Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Dairy plant Engineering/ CapEX projects CapEx projects Cleaning/sani- Dairy Plant Design and Construction of Food Safety [Dairy plant [hygiene related] Preventive main- tizing Buildings PRP Hygienic design] Preventive mainte- tenance GHP Inspections Dairy Plant Site Location and Standards Dairy plant Maintenance nance Cleaning/sani- Audits PRP [Lighting Maintenance] Cleaning/sanitiza- tizing Dairy Plant Layout of Premises and Dairy plant Hygienist and tion program GHP inspection Workspace PRP Hygiene Team Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Cleaning and Maintenance PRP Dairy Plant Internal Structure PRP Preventive Maintenance Procedure Hygiene Procedures Cleaning/Sanitization Procedures G H I J K Who is responsible Correction / Correc- Records Verification Reference Documents Describes the job role or tive action Indicates the activities Describes the FBO documents and, where title of the department/ Describes the correc- monitoring and Describes the necessary, the relevant external documents, function within the FBO tion and corrective hazard measure- verification ac- e.g. statutory and regulatory requirements. responsible for monitoring action aimed at pre- ment param- tivities necessary the relevant hazard mea- venting reoccurrence eter records to be to confirm the surement parameters. of exceeding the al- maintained. accuracy of the lowable or permitted monitoring and hazard measurement hazard measure- parameters. ment param- eters. 80 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 3] PRP Verification Action Plan Worksheet This worksheet aids in planning PRP verification. Verification is confirmation, supported by objective evidence, specifying that requirements have been fulfilled. Original prerequisite program verification is carried out after the program has been implemented and de- veloped. Further planned verifications should take place at least once a year. Unscheduled verifications are required when PRP changes take place. The FBO should also have a verification plan. Verification may only be carried out by an authorized person. The FBO must document all verification activities for each PRP. A blank [WS 3] PRP verification action plan worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Prerequisite Program Verification Action Team #6 Utilities Reviewed by Utilities RPP Team Review of referenced documents, e.g. PRPS, related procedures and utility specifications Review of pathogen monitoring records Review of product inspection records Review of cleaning/sanitizing records Review of preventive m,aintenance records Review of product spoilage/disposal records Review of rework records Review of awareness/training records Review of consumer complaints Food Safety Management System audits Internal cGMP audits / GHP inspections Requency and criticality review A B Instructions: Prerequisite program Verification Action Organization to provide details Organization to provide details of PRP verification actions associated with the PRP and who is of PRP Team Number and PRP responsible for the review of the verification action Title. We suggest the PRP Team # should match the relevant chapter in the relevant FSMS Scheme Standard, e.g. ISO/TS 22002-1 Chapter 6 - Utilities, supply of air, water and energy FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 6: Utilities, supply of air, water and energy 81 [WS 4] PRP Meeting Summary Worksheet This worksheet is used to document PRP meetings and any resulting decisions. A blank [WS 4] PRP meeting summary worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Outcome (deci- Date Partcipants Purpose Responsibility Deadline Performed sions/actions) 20-Apr-15 G Moran Iniital review of Update PRP man- G Moran to com- 15-May-15 15-May-15 O Brown PRP agement worksheet plete verification review related PRPs sheet M Rodrigues B Jackson D Smith O Murphy C Flack 28/4/2015 G Moran Complete GAP Completed and ap- G Moran to update 15-May-15 15-May-15 O Brown sheet proved PRP worksheets M Rodrigues Review PRP Reviewed and ap- management proved B Jackson worksheet D Smith O Murphy C Flack 12-Oct-15 G Moran Review and Complete update PRP team to com- 17-Dec-15 17-Dec-15 O Brown update utility of water supply plete specifications specification M Rodrigues B Jackson D Smith O Murphy C Flack A B C D E F G Instructions: Date Participants Purpose Outcome(decisions/ Responsibility Deadline Performed List meet- List attendees, Provide the reason action) Identify those re- Record Provide ac- ing dates including both for the meeting Record decisions sponsible to execute deadlines tion dates team members made and next steps decisions and invitees 82 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 5] PRP GAP Registration and Resolution Worksheet This worksheet defines and eliminates gaps between PRP requirements of a certain standard (s), for example, ISO/TS 22002-1, and other documents that must comply with FSMS. When completing this worksheet, the FBO may use different standards and / or documents to fulfill PRP re- quirements, for example, for an ISO / TS 22002-1 requirement. These should correspond to the FSMS of that particular FBO. A blank [WS 5] PRP GAP registration and resolution worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Fill in only if gaps have been identified Gap Action Plan Description [of the Associat- Resolution ISO/TS Specific re- [Including requirement of ed Dairy Gap [Actions Comments 22002-1 quirement timescales for the Standard] Policy Completed completion] and Date] 6.3 Boiler The provision and distri- Boiler chem- Dairy PRP man- All documents All docu- None Chemicals bution routes for utilities icals, if used, Plant agement to be reviewed mented rev- to and around processing shall be ap- Food worksheet and updated eiwed and and storage areas shall be proved food Safety incomplete, prior to next updated, see designed to minimize the additives Policy related PRP team PRP team risk of product contamina- which meet PRPs and meeting 28- meeting. tion. Quality of utilities shall relevant ad- procedures Apr-2015. be monitored to minimize ditive speci- to be re- product contamination risk. fications. viewed and updated. 6.4 Air The organization shall Specification Dairy Utilitiy Create pres- Air specifi- None quality and establish requirements for for pressur- Plant specifica- surized air cation com- ventilation filtration, humidity (RH%) ized air. Food tions to be specification pleted, see and microbiology of air Safety created. 12-Oct-2015. PRP team used as an ingredient or for Policy meeting. direct product contact. A B C D E F G H Instructions: Standard/ Description [of the require- Specific re- Associat- Gap Action Plan Gap Resolu- Comments Scheme ment of the Standard] quirement ed Policy Describe the [Including tion [Actions Add any name, PRP Provide a description of the Provide a Detail the gap. timescales for Completed additional name and requirement arising from the short de- relevant completion] and Date] relevant clause FSMS scheme where the gap scription of FSMS Provide details Provide comments, number exists. the specific Policy. of the action details of the if required. Provide a requirement to be taken to actions taken description where the address the to address of the FSMS gap exists specific require- the gap and Scheme Re- within the ment identified the date of quirement. FBO. as not having completion. been fulfilled. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 6: Utilities, supply of air, water and energy 83 [WS 6] Hazard Agent Worksheet The PRP Hazardous Agents Worksheet provides a standard classification system for recording hazardous agents in the FSTK PRP workbook. The hazardous agents classification system is based on the food and bever- age industry hazardous agent classification system. The hazardous agent worksheet is for reference or guidance purpose only; no template is provided. Hazardous Agents Hazard Class Abbreviation Microbiological (vegetative or spores, depending on circumstances) B Chemical (such as cleaning chemicals, non-food grade lubricants, oils and greases, and C chemical residues) Physical (such as various types of foreign material including metal, wood, plastic, or other P foreign bodies) Allergens (milk, soy, wheat, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanut) A A B Instructions: Hazardous agent Hazard Class Classify food safety hazard agents, e.g. biological, chemical, or physical. Indicate the food safety hazard agent code, e.g. biological – B; chemical – C; physical – P; allergen – A 84 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Prerequisite Program PRP 9: Management of Purchased Material [WS 1] PRP Scope Worksheet This worksheet defines the scope of the FBO PRP. The information needs to be clear, especially in detailing the product(s), including production lines for which the study was conducted. It should also provide information about the individuals making up the study team along with any revision history of the PRP programs. The PRP scope worksheet has five sections with instructions for their completion as outlined below. These are followed by a sample completed worksheet. A blank [WS 1] PRP scope worksheet blank can be found on the enclosed CD. Instructions: PRP Study Scope Provide PRP title from standard/ scheme (e.g. “Pest Facility Joe Bloggs Dairy Plant Start Date: 20th April 2015 Control”) and standard/scheme chapter number (e.g.” 9 – Product cat- Grade A IMS registered whole milk Status: Draft Management of purchased egory materials”). Proessess HSTS pasteurizer, aseptic filling, retort End date: Ongoing Provide the facility name, product category, prod- Products Grade A asceptically processed and uct, processes, PRP status, packaged milk document status (e.g. draft, approved), PRP start and end dates. PRP Review History Tick as Notes/reason for unscheduled Dates of last 3 This section records informa- PRP type appropriate review reviews tion about history of PRP revisions, with explanation New PRP  Current PRPs underwent a of reason why this update is Study comprehensive review for done: ‘according to plan’ or compliance to ISO/TS 22002-1 and ‘unscheduled.’ For unsched- Scheduled 20th March ISO 22000:2005 starting in April of uled revision explain why this Review 2016 2015 and completed 20th April 2015. revision is unscheduled ( what These management sheets describe reason?) Unscheduled each PRP in place at the Dairy Plant Review facility. PRP Team Members Name Position Department Responsibility/Role For every PRP study, the G Moran Food Safety Manager Food Safety Food Safety/QA organization needs to es- tablish an HACCP team with O Brown Hygienist/Microbiologist Food Safety Hygienist/Microbiologist specific responsibilities and roles. Include names within the M Rodrigues Milk Processing Manager Milk Processing Milk Processing company, department name, B Jackson Laboratory Manager QA Laboratory and responsibilities. The core area of competence of each D Smith Warehouse Manager Warehousing Warehousing team member should also be documented in this section O Murphy Engineering Manager Engineering Engineering C Flack Factory Manager Management Management FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 9: Management of Purchased Material 85 Specialist Input To establish PRP studies, com- panies may need advice from an Name Location/Job Title Input/Specialist Advice outsourced expert (Consultant/ Subject matter expert). Expla- Angela Yard Consultant PRP Team Facilitator nation of expert’s role should be explained in this section: Input/ Specialist advice. Authorization Team members must indicate their approval of the document Food Safety Team Leader/Quality Assurance Signature: Date by providing their names, posi- Manager G Moran 20th April 2015 tions, and responsibilities held, signature. The authorized team Signature: Date member should provide his/her Management Team Member: C Flack 20th April 2015 signature and the date signed. 86 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 2] PRP Management Worksheet This worksheet identifies hazards and the PRP necessary to manage them. It also identifies corrective actions to be taken should hazard levels rise above acceptable limits. The worksheet identifies records that FBOs should keep and the verification procedures required for each PRP. Hazards Prerequisite program (go Presence, step by step Growth, What is Monitored through ISO/ Survival, Origin, Cause, Source, Vec- Control Measures Agent(s) and When TS 22002-1) 6 Increase, Re tor, Condition Utilities - Air, (Contami- Water, Energy nation) 9.1 General Re- B, C, P [See Presence, Supplier Management, Supplier management Audits/inspection, quirements below] Contamina- Hygiene, Cleaning, Sanitiza- program/ procedure hygiene, cleaning, tion tion and Incoming Material Audits/inspection, sanitization and raw Inspection in place as well as hygiene, cleaning, material monitored pathogen, environmental and sanitization and raw Pathogen, myco- extraneous material moni- material monitored toxin and extraneous toring Pathogen, mycotoxin material monitoring and extraneous materi- program in place al monitoring program in place 9.2 Selection and B, C, P [See Presence, Supplier Management, Supplier management Audits/inspection, Management of below] Contamina- Hygiene, Cleaning, Sanitiza- program/ procedures hygiene, cleaning, Suppliers tion tion and Incoming Material Audits/inspection, sanitization and raw Inspection in place as well as hygiene, cleaning, material monitored pathogen, environmental and sanitization and raw Pathogen, myco- extraneous material moni- material monitored toxin and extraneous toring Pathogen, mycotoxin material monitoring and extraneous materi- program in place al monitoring program in place 9.3 Incoming B Presence Based upon scientific studies Supplier management Incoming product Material Re- vegetative pathogens [Bru- program Tank Trucks Cleaning quirements cella abortus;Campylobacter Minimize the incoming and Sanitizing Records jejuni;Campylobacter bacterial load by pur- Milk Temperature coli;Coxiella chasing Grade A listed Records burnetii;Pathogenic Esch- raw milk and testing Each Batch erichia coli (0157:H7); Listeria incoming product monocytogenes; Mycobac- Verify the tank trucks terium tuberculosis; Myco- were cleaned and sani- bacterium bovis; Salmonella tized prior to picking up enterica serotypes; Strepto- the milk being unloaded coccus pyogenes; andYersinia Milk temperature enterocolitica] may be pres- records from the dairy ent in raw milk. farm to the dairy plant C Presence Presence of therapeutic Supplier management Therauetic drugs/ drugs. program [antibiotics] and other Screen all tankers for residues animal drug residues Each batch In addition, the dairy plant should also screen for other resi- dues C Presence of Based upon historical data, Supplier management AFM1 [Aflotoxin Mycotoxins mold growth in animal feed program hydroxymetabolites], can contaminate milk with Supplier supplied cer- daily analysis aflatoxin M1. This is de- tificates of analysis pendent upon geographic Periodic QA/laboratory location, growing season testing by the dairy conditions, etc. plant [ELISA screening] FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 9: Management of Purchased Material 87 A blank [WS 2] PRP management worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Correction / Verification Who is Responsible Records Reference Documents Corrective Action Activities Dairy plant [see below Awareness/train- Various, see be- Supplier Dairy Plant Supplier Management Procedure for details] ing, cleaning of area low for details management Dairy Plant Audit Procedure where deviation was program Dairy Plant Awareness/Training Procedure found Tank truck Dairy Plant GHP Inspection Procedure Raw material is sent cleaning and Dairy Plant Mycotixin Analysis Testing back to supplier or sanitization Dairy Plant Raw Material Handling Proce- discarded if not records dure compliant Raw milk Dairy Plant Tank Truck Cleaning and Sanitiz- temperature ing Procedure records Dairy Plant Record Control Procedure Raw milk in- [Manifest] take records Dairy Plant Product Inspection Procedure Dairy plant [see below Awareness/train- Supplier inpec- Supplier Dairy Plant Supplier Management Procedure for details] ing, cleaning of area tions/audits, management Dairy Plant Audit Procedure where deviation was CoA requir- program Dairy Plant Awareness/Training Procedure found ments Tank truck Dairy Plant GHP Inspection Procedure Raw material is sent On-site [dairy cleaning and Dairy Plant Mycotixin Analysis Testing back to supplier farm] incoming sanitization Dairy Plant Raw Material Handling Proce- or discarded if not product specifi- records dure compliant cation Raw milk Dairy Plant Record Control Procedure temperature [Manifest] records Dairy Plant Product Inspection Procedure Raw milk in- take records Dairy plant QA/labora- Pasteurization/ Wash tags Supplier Dairy Plant Dairy Plant Environment Suit- tory Sterilization Plant cleaning management ability, Cleaning and Maintenance PRP Dairy plant truck driver Investigation Manifest program Dairy Plant Supplier Management Procedure [cleaning/sanitization/ QA/ labora- Tank truck Dairy Plant Raw Material Handling Proce- milk temperature] tory incoming cleaning and dure product sanitization Dairy Plant Tank Truck Cleaning and Sanitiz- records ing Procedure Raw milk Dairy Plant Record Control Procedure temperature [Manifest] records Dairy Plant Product Inspection Procedure Raw milk in- Dairy Farm Hygiene Inspection/Audit Pro- take records cedure Dairy plant QA/labora- Awareness/training, Delvo test Milk samples at Dairy Plant Supplier Management Procedure tory return raw milk to QA/ labora- the dairy farm Dairy Plant Awareness/Training Procedure Dairy plant truck driver dairy farm or envi- tory incoming Laboratory Dairy Plant Raw Mlik Sample Procedure [raw milk samples at ronmental disposal/ product incoming prod- Dairy Plant Raw Material Handling Proce- the dairy farm] investigation at dairy uct records dure farm Dairy Plant Record Control Procedure [Manifest] Dairy Plant Product Inspection Procedure Dairy plant QA/labora- Awaress/training, ELISA [Enzyme- Screening Dairy Plant Mycotixin Analysis Testing tory product withdrawal Linked Im- records Dairy Plant Product Inspection Procedure by dairy farm/ munoSorbent Suspend delivery of Assay]/ HPLC raw milk from dairy [High-Perfor- farm mance Liquid Chromatogra- phy] screening 88 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Hazards Prerequisite program (go Presence, step by step Growth, What is Monitored through ISO/ Survival, Origin, Cause, Source, Vec- Control Measures Agent(s) and When TS 22002-1) 6 Increase, Re tor, Condition Utilities - Air, (Contami- Water, Energy nation) C Presence Milk protein is considered an Labelling verification Statutory and regula- allergen. procedure tory requirements regarding labelling, as changes occur P Contamina- If dairy cattle are not kept Dairy farm hygiene Dairy farm hygiene tion clean or if milk is drawn in practices practices, as per sup- an unclean environment and Supplier management plier management is not properly protected, program program pyhsical objects from the Dairy farm inspection Dairy farm inspections, dairy farm environmenta may during milk collection daily become incorproated into the raw milk. B Presence Based upon scientific studies Supplier management Incoming product, vegetative pathogens may be program, e.g. supplier Each batch present in ingredients. CoAs and dairy plant periodic QA/laboratory testing C Contamina- Based upon historical data Approved packaging Product packaging tion adulteration with toxic or suppliers specification confor- carcinogenic chemicals may Supplier CoA's mity contaminate raw milk. Supplier management Supplier CoA [Certifi- program cate of Analysis] Period QA/laboratory packaging testing Each batch P Contamina- Based upon historical data Approved packaging Product packaging tion foreign materials may consti- suppliers specification confor- tute food safety hazards. Supplier CoAs mity Supplier management Supplier CoA [Certifi- program cate of Analysis] Period QA/laboratory packaging testing Each batch A B C D E F Instructions: Prerequisite Hazard Hazard Hazard origin, cause, source, Control Measure What is monitored and Program Agent presence, vector, condition Describes the control when Describes the Describes growth, Describes the cause, origin, measures the FBO has in Describes the hazard ISO/TS 22002-1 the hazard survival, condition or source of a hazard. place to control relevant measurement param- requirement. agent, e.g. increase, hazards. eters and the frequency biological, re(con- of monitoring required. chemical, tamination) physical or Describes combination how the haz- thereof. ard manifests as a threat, i.e. presence, growth or survival. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 9: Management of Purchased Material 89 Correction / Verification Who is Responsible Records Reference Documents Corrective Action Activities Dairy plant marketing, Product hold/ with- Evaluation of Document/ Dairy Plant Evaluation of Compliance Pro- QA, food safety drawal compliance record review cedure Product rework Labelling QA Dairy Plant Labelling Verification Procedure Investigation verification Consumer alert Dairy farm Consumer aware- Manifest Document/ Dairy Farm Hygiene Inspection/Audit Pro- Dairy plant QA/food ness, refusal to QA/ labora- record review cedure safety accept product at tory incoming Dairy Plant Supplier Management Procedure source product Dairy Plant Raw Material Handling Proce- Supplier manage- Supplier hygiene dure ment program inspection/audit Dairy farm Refusal to accept Manifest Document/ Dairy Plant GHP Inspection Procedure Audit plant QA/food product at source QA/ labora- record review Dairy Plant Audit Procedure safety Supplier manage- tory incoming Dairy Plant Supplier Management Procedure ment program product Supplier GHP inspections audit reports Dairy plant QA/food Awareness/training, QA/ labora- Document/ Dairy Plant Product Inspection Procedure safety product hold/return tory incoming record review Dairy Plant Awareness/Training Procedure material to supplier product Dairy Plant Supplier Management Procedure Supplier manage- Supplier CoA ment program Supplier inspec- tion/audit Dairy plant QA/food Awareness/training, QA/ labora- Document/ Dairy Plant Product Specifications safety product hold/return tory incoming record review Dairy Plant Product Inspection Procedure material to supplier product Dairy Plant Supplier Management Procedure Supplier manage- Dairy farm CoAs ment program Dairy farm/sup- plier audit G H I J K Who is responsible Correction / Correc- Records Verification Reference Documents Describes the job role tive action Indicates the activities Describes the FBO documents and, where nec- or title of the depart- Describes the cor- monitoring and Describes the essary, the relevant external documents, e.g. ment/function within rection and correc- hazard measure- verification statutory and regulatory requirements. the FBO responsible for tive action aimed at ment parameter activities neces- monitoring the relevant preventing reoccur- records to be sary to confirm hazard measurement rence of exceeding the maintained. the accuracy of parameters. allowable or permitted the monitor- hazard measurement ing and hazard parameters. measurement parameters. 90 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 3] PRP Verification Action Plan Worksheet This worksheet aids in planning PRP verification. Verification is confirmation, supported by objective evidence, specifying that requirements have been fulfilled. Original prerequisite program verification is carried out after the program has been implemented and de- veloped. Further planned verifications should take place at least once a year. Unscheduled verifications are required when PRP changes take place. The FBO should also have a verification plan. Verification may only be carried out by an authorized person. The FBO must document all verification activities for each PRP. A blank [WS 3] PRP verification action plan worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Prerequisite Program Verification Action Team #9 Review by management of purchased materials by PRP Team Management of purchased materials Review of tank truck cleaning and sanitizing records Review of raw mlik temperature records Review of manifest records Review of ELISA/HPLC records Review of labelling verification records Review of product inspection records Review of supplier performance records Review of awareness/training records Review of consumer complaints Food Safety Management System audits Internal GMP audits / GHP inspections Frequency and criticality review A B Instructions: Prerequisite program Verification Action Organization to provide details Organization to provide details of PRP verification actions associated with the PRP and who is of PRP Team Number and PRP responsible for the review of the verification action. Title. We suggest the PRP Team # should match the relevant chapter in the relevant FSMS Scheme Standard, e.g. ISO/TS 22002-1 Chapter 9 - Management of purchased materials. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 9: Management of Purchased Material 91 [WS 4] PRP Meeting Summary Worksheet This worksheet is used to document PRP meetings and any resulting decisions. A blank [WS 4] PRP meeting summary worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Outcome Date Partcipants Purpose (decisions/ Responsibility Deadline Performed actions) 20-Apr-15 G Moran Iniital review of Update PRP G Moran to com- 15-May-15 15-May-15 O Brown PRP Management plete verification M Rodrigues Worksheet Review- Sheet B Jackson related PRPs D Smith O Murphy C Flack 28/4/2015 G Moran Complete GAP Completed and ap- G Moran to update 15-May-15 15-May-15 O Brown sheet proved PRP worksheets M Rodrigues Review PRP Reviewed and ap- B Jackson management proved D Smith worksheet O Murphy C Flack 12-Oct-15 G Moran Review and Complete update of PRP team to com- 17-Dec-15 17-Dec-15 O Brown update verifica- labeling verification plete M Rodrigues tion of labeling procedure; B Jackson procedure and Introduce man- D Smith introduce man- agement of inputs O Murphy agement of inputs based upon risk C Flack [periodic testing of raw material/ of raw mate- ingredients/ pack- rial/ingredients/ aging. packaging] A B C D E F G Instructions: Date Participants Purpose Outcome(decisions/ Responsibility Deadline Performed List meet- List attendees, Provide the reason action) Identify those re- Record Provide ac- ing dates. including both for the meeting. Record decisions sponsible to execute deadlines. tion dates. team members made and next steps. decisions. and invitees. 92 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 5] PRP GAP Registration and Resolution Worksheet This worksheet defines and eliminates gaps between PRP requirements of a certain standard (s), for example, ISO/TS 22002-1, and other documents that must comply with FSMS. When completing this worksheet, the FBO may use different standards and / or documents to fulfill PRP re- quirements, for example, for an ISO / TS 22002-1 requirement. These should correspond to the FSMS of that particular FBO. A blank [WS 5] PRP GAP registration and resolution worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Fill in only if gaps have been identified Gap Action Plan Description [of the Associat- Resolution ISO/TS Specific re- [Including requirement of ed Dairy Gap [Actions Comments 22002-1 quirement timescales for the Standard] Policy Completed completion] and Date] 9.1 In- Materials shall be inspected, Manage- Food Reliance Introduce Critical raw Closed coming tested or covered by COA ment of Safety 100% of management materials, Material to verify conformity with Inputs/ Policy Supplier of Inputs by Q4 ingredients Require- specified requirements prior verifica- CoA 2015 and packag- ments to acceptance or use. The tion of raw ing verified method of verification shall materials, as conform- be documented ingredients ing to Dairy and packag- Plan Product ing Specifica- tions by Q4 2015 A B C D E F G H Instructions: Standard/ Description [of the require- Specific re- Associat- Gap Action Plan Gap Resolu- Comments Scheme ment of the Standard] quirement ed Policy Describe the [Including tion [Actions Add any name, PRP Provide a description of the Provide a Detail the gap. timescales for Completed additional name and requirement arising from the short de- relevant completion] and Date] relevant clause FSMS scheme where the gap scription of FSMS Provide details Provide comments, number exists. the specific Policy. of the action details of the if required. Provide a requirement to be taken to actions taken description where the address the to address of the FSMS gap exists specific require- the gap and Scheme Re- within the ment identified the date of quirement. FBO. as not having completion. been fulfilled. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 9: Management of Purchased Material 93 [WS 6] Hazard Agent Worksheet The PRP Hazardous Agents Worksheet provides a standard classification system for recording hazardous agents in the FSTK PRP workbook. The hazardous agents classification system is based on the food and bever- age industry hazardous agent classification system. The hazardous agent worksheet is for reference or guidance purpose only; no template is provided. Hazardous Agents Hazard Class Abbreviation Microbiological (vegetative or spores, depending on circumstances) B Chemical (such as cleaning chemicals, non-food grade lubricants, oils and greases, and C chemical residues) Physical (such as various types of foreign material including metal, wood, plastic, or other P foreign bodies) Allergens (milk, soy, wheat, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanut) A A B Instructions: Hazardous agent Hazard Class Classify food safety hazard agents, e.g. biological, chemical, or physical. Indicate the food safety hazard agent code, e.g. biological – B; chemical – C; physical – P; allergen – A. 94 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Prerequisite Program PRP 11: Cleaning and Sanitizing [WS 1] PRP Scope Worksheet This worksheet defines the scope of the FBO PRP. The information needs to be clear, especially in detailing the product(s), including production lines for which the study was conducted. It should also provide information about the individuals making up the study team along with any revision history of the PRP programs. The PRP scope worksheet has five sections with instructions for their completion as outlined below. These are followed by a sample completed worksheet. A blank [WS 1] PRP scope worksheet blank can be found on the enclosed CD. Instructions: PRP Study Scope Provide PRP title from standard/ scheme (e.g. “Pest Facility Joe Bloggs Dairy Plant Start Date: 20th April 2015 Control”) and standard/scheme chapter number (e.g. “11- Product cat- Grade A IMS Registered Whole Milk Status: Draft Cleaning and Sanitizing”). egory Provide the facility name, Proessess HSTS Pasteurizer, Aseptic Filling, Retort End date: Ongoing product category, prod- uct, processes, PRP status, Products Grade A Asceptically processed and document status (e.g. draft, packaged Milk approved), PRP start and end dates. PRP Review History Tick as Notes/reason for unscheduled Dates of last 3 This section records informa- PRP type appropriate review reviews tion about history of PRP revisions, with explanation New PRP  Current PRP’s underwent a of reason why this update is Study comprehensive review for done: ‘according to plan’ or compliance to ISO/TS 22002-1 and ‘unscheduled.’ For unsched- Scheduled 20th March ISO 22000:2005 starting in April of uled revisions, explain why this Review 2016 2015 and completed 20th April 2015 revision is unscheduled (what These management sheets describe reason?) Unscheduled each PRP in place at the Dairy Plant Review facility. PRP Team Members Name Position Department Responsibility/Role For every PRP study, the orga- G Moran Food Safety Manager Food Safety Food Safety/QA nization needs to establish an HACCP team, with specific re- O Brown Hygienist/Microbiologist Food Safety Hygienist/Microbiologist sponsibilities and roles. Names within the company, depart- M Rodrigues Milk Processing Manager Milk Processing Milk Processing ment name, and responsibili- B Jackson Laboratory Manager QA Laboratory ties. The core area of compe- tence of each team member D Smith Warehouse Manager Warehousing Warehousing should also be documented in this section. O Murphy Engineering Manager Engineering Engineering C Flack Factory Manager Management Management FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 11: Cleaning and Sanitizing 95 Specialist Input To establish PRP studies, com- panies may need advice from an Name Location/Job Title Input/Specialist Advice outsourced expert. (Consultant/ Subject matter expert). Expla- Angela Yard Consultant PRP Team Facilitator nation of expert’s role should be explained in this section: Input/ Specialist advice Authorization Team members must indicate their approval of the document Food Safety Team Leader/Quality Assurance Signature: Date by providing their names, posi- Manager G Moran 20th April 2015 tions, and responsibilities held, signature. The authorized team Signature: Date member should provide his/her Management Team Member: C Flack 20th April 2015 signature and the date signed. 96 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 2] PRP Management Worksheet This worksheet identifies hazards and the PRP necessary to manage them. It also identifies corrective actions to be taken should hazard levels rise above acceptable limits. The worksheet identifies records that FBOs should keep and the verification procedures required for each PRP. Hazards Prerequisite program (go Presence, step by step Growth, What is through ISO/ Origin, Cause, Control Measures Monitored Survival, TS 22002-1) 6 Agent(s) Source, Vector, and When Increase, Re Utilities - Air, Condition (Contami- Water, Energy nation) 11.1 General B, C, P [See Presence Contamination Hygiene, cleaning, sanitization Pathogen Requirements below] Contamina- by pathogens Seperation between cleaning and sanitiz- monitoring, tion Cleaning/sani- ing solution daily tizing solution Master cleaning/sanitizing schedule Separation, residues Temperature weekly Temperature, daily/weekly [7 days] 11.2 Cleaning B Presence Contamination Clean water Pathogen and Sanitiz- Contamina- by vegetative Restricted use of condencing water from monitoring, ing Agents and tion pathogens milk evaporators and water reclaimed daily Tools from milk or milk products Training of cleaning/sanitizing operators Hygenic design/suitability of tools e.g. brushes used for manual washing is non absorbent, nylon or plastic bristled type and designed not to retain soil, quick to dry Utensils manually cleaned using a two compartment wash and rinse sink Color coding of tools 5S program including tools being protected once cleaned, e.g. stored off the contact floor, protected from splashes following cleaning, etc. C Presence Without proper MSDS sheets for [chemicals] chlorine/ Toxic residues Contamina- seperation be- acids used Alkaline de- tion tween cleaning Approved chemicals tergents/acid and sanitizing Chemical storage cleaner, not solutions and Maintain proper seperation or physical mixed product there break between circuits containing clean- Daily/each could be prod- ing solution and vessels and lines used to batch uct contamina- contain product tion Manual sanitizing with chemicals to be acomplished using a third treatment vat, unless heat is used for sanitizing P None FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 11: Cleaning and Sanitizing 97 A blank [WS 2] PRP management worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Correction / Verification Who is Responsible Records Reference Documents Corrective Action Activities QA/laboratory Re-clean, sanitize GHP inspec- Record review Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- cleaning/sanitizing Review/update tions Inspection ing and Maintenance PRP operators master cleaning/ Audit Audit Dairy Plant Management of Purchased sanitizing schedule Master clean- Materials PRP or program ing/sanitizing Dairy Plant Personal Hygiene and Employee Revalidate the ef- Temperature Facilities PRP fectiveness of the Utilities PRP cleaning/sanitizing Dairy Plant Master Cleaning/Sanitizing schedule/program Program/Schedule Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure Dairy Plant Product Traceability Procedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen monitoring Procedure QA/laboratory Replacement tools GHP inspec- GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- cleaning/sanitizing Re-training, if tions tions ing and Maintenance PRP operators required Audits Audit Management of Purchased Materials PRP Re-clean/re-sanitize Milk tank truck Document/re- Utilities PRP wash tags or cord review Master Cleaning/Sanitizing Program/ log book Schedule Manual clean- Ceaning/Sanitizing Procedures ing log book Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure Dairy Plant Product Traceability Procedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen monitoring Procedure QA/laboratory Monitoring fre- GHP inspec- GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- cleaning/sanitizing quency review tions tions ing and Maintenance PRP operators Re-training, if Audits Audit Dairy Plant Management of Purchased required cleaning/sani- Document/re- Materials PRP Re-clean, re-sanitize tizing cord review Dairy Plant Utilities PRP Master Cleaning/Sanitizing Program/ Schedule Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure Dairy Plant Product Traceability Procedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen monitoring Procedure 98 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Hazards Prerequisite program (go Presence, step by step Growth, What is through ISO/ Origin, Cause, Control Measures Monitored Survival, TS 22002-1) 6 Agent(s) Source, Vector, and When Increase, Re Utilities - Air, Condition (Contami- Water, Energy nation) 11.3 Cleaning B Presence Contamination Master cleaning/sanitizing program Pathogen and Sanitizing Contamina- by vegetative Master cleaning/sanitizing schedule monitoring, Programs tion pathogens Validated cleaning/sanitizing program/ daily schedule [including re-validation] Temperature, daily/weekly [7 days] for milk storage tanks C Presence Without proper Master cleaning/sanitizing program Toxic residues Contamina- seperation be- Master cleaning/sanitizing schedule Alkaline de- tion tween cleaning Validated cleaning/sanitizing program/ tergents/acid and sanitizing schedule [including re-validation] cleaner, not solutions and mixed product there Daily/each could be prod- batch uct contamina- tion P None 11.4 Cleaning B Presence Contamination CIP parameters, e.g. temperature Temperature in Llace [CIP] Contamina- by pathogens CIP venting door device associated with Pathogen Systems tion larger tanks and silos monitoring Water charecteristics with water hard- ness exceed 100ppm hardness C Presence Without proper CIP parameters, e.g. temperature, type, Chemical type, Contamina- seperation be- concentration, concentration time etc. concentration, tion tween cleaning CIP venting door device associated with contact time and sanitizing larger tanks and silos and tempera- solutions and Water charecteristics with water hard- ture product there ness exceed 100ppm hardness could be prod- uct contamina- tion P None 11.5 Monitoring B Presence Contamination Master cleaning/sanitizing schedule Pathogen Sanitation Ef- Contamina- by pathogens GHP inspection monitoring fectiveness tion Audit frequency Pathogen monitoring daily/weekly FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 11: Cleaning and Sanitizing 99 Correction / Verification Who is Responsible Records Reference Documents Corrective Action Activities Hygienist Review/update GHP inspec- GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- Cleaning/sanitization master cleaning/ tions tions ing and Maintenance PRP sanitizing schedule Audits Audit Dairy Plant Master Cleaning/Sanitizing or program Master clean- Document/re- Program/Schedule Revalidate the ef- ing/sanitizing cord review Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures fectiveness of the validation/ Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cleaning/sanitizing re-validation cedure schedule/program study Dairy Plant Product Traceability Procedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure Hygienist Review/update GHP inspec- GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- Cleaning/sanitization master cleaning/ tions tions ing and Maintenance PRP sanitizing schedule Audits Audit Dairy Plant Master Cleaning/Sanitizing or program Master clean- Document/re- Program/Schedule Revalidate the ef- ing/sanitizing cord review Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures fectiveness of the validation/ Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cleaning/sanitizing re-validation cedure schedule/program study Dairy Plant Product Traceability Procedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure QA laboratory Re-clean CIP Charts for GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- Cleaning operator all dairy plant tions ing and Maintenance PRP processing Audit Dairy Plant Master Cleaning/Sanitizing equipment Document/re- Program/Schedule cord review Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure Dairy Plant Product Traceability Procedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure QA laboratory Re-clean CIP Charts for GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- Cleaning operator all dairy plant tions ing and Maintenance PRP processing Audit Dairy Plant Master Cleaning/Sanitizing equipment Document/re- Program/Schedule cord review Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure Dairy Plant Product Traceability Procedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure Cleaning/sanitizing Review/update Cleaning/sani- GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- supervisor master cleaning/ tizing tions ing and Maintenance PRP QA/laboratory sanitizing schedule GHP inspec- Audit Dairy Plant Master Cleaning/Sanitizing or program; revali- tions Document/re- Program/Schedule date the effective- Audits cord review Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures ness of the cleaning/ Cleaning/ Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- sanitizing schedule/ sanitizing cedure program validation/re- Dairy Plant Product Traceability Procedure validation Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure 100 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Hazards Prerequisite program (go Presence, step by step Growth, What is through ISO/ Origin, Cause, Control Measures Monitored Survival, TS 22002-1) 6 Agent(s) Source, Vector, and When Increase, Re Utilities - Air, Condition (Contami- Water, Energy nation) C Presence Without proper Master cleaning/sanitizing schedule Chemical type, Contamina- seperation be- GHP inspection concentration, tion tween cleaning Audit contact time and sanitizing Pathogen monitoring and tempera- solutions and ture product there could be prod- uct contamina- tion P None A B C D E F Instructions: Prerequisite Hazard Hazard Hazard origin, Control Measure What is Program Agent presence, cause, source, Describes the control measures the FBO has monitored and Describes the Describes growth, vector, condi- in place to control relevant hazards. when ISO/TS 22002-1 the hazard survival, tion Describes requirement. agent, e.g. increase, Describes the the hazard biological, re(con- cause, origin, measurement chemical, tamination) condition or parameters and physical or Describes source of a the frequency combi- how the haz- hazard. of monitoring nation ard manifests required. thereof. as a threat, i.e. presence, growth or survival. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 11: Cleaning and Sanitizing 101 Correction / Verification Who is Responsible Records Reference Documents Corrective Action Activities Cleaning/sanitizing Review/update Cleaning/sani- GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- supervisor master cleaning/ tizing tions ing and Maintenance PRP QA/laboratory sanitizing schedule GHP inspec- Audit Dairy Plant Master Cleaning/Sanitizing or program; revali- tions Document/re- Program/Schedule date the effective- Audits cord review Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures ness of the cleaning/ Cleaning/ Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- sanitizing schedule/ sanitizing cedure program validation/re- Dairy Plant Product Traceability Procedure validation Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure G H I J K Who is responsible Correction / Correc- Records Verification Reference Documents Describes the job role tive action Indicates the activities Describes the FBO documents and, where or title of the depart- Describes the correc- monitoring Describes the necessary, the relevant external documents, ment/function within tion and corrective and hazard verification ac- e.g. statutory and regulatory requirements. the FBO responsible for action aimed at pre- measurement tivities neces- monitoring the relevant venting reoccurrence parameter sary to confirm hazard measurement of exceeding the al- records to be the accuracy of parameters. lowable or permitted maintained. the monitor- hazard measurement ing and hazard parameters. measurement parameters. 102 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 3] PRP Verification Action Plan Worksheet This worksheet aids in planning PRP verification. Verification is confirmation, supported by objective evidence, specifying that requirements have been fulfilled. Original prerequisite program verification is carried out after the program has been implemented and de- veloped. Further planned verifications should take place at least once a year. Unscheduled verifications are required when PRP changes take place. The FBO should also have a verification plan. Verification may only be carried out by an authorized person. The FBO must document all verification activities for each PRP. A blank [WS 3] PRP verification action plan worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Prerequisite Program Verification Action Team #11 Reviewed by hygienist and cleaning and sanitizinglPRP team Cleaning and Sanitizing Review of environment, pathogen and foreign objects monitoring Review of GHP inspections Food Safety Management System audits Internal GMP / hygiene audits Review of chemicals/MSDS and chemical storage Review of cleaning/sanitizing validation/re-validation study Review of traceability Review of training Frequency & criticality review Food Safety Management System audits Internal cGMP audits / GHP inspections Frequency and criticality review A B Instructions: Prerequisite program Verification Action Organization to provide details Organization to provide details of PRP verification actions associated with the PRP and who is of PRP Team Number and PRP responsible for the review of the verification action. Title. We suggest the PRP Team # should match the relevant chapter in the relevant FSMS Scheme Standard, e.g. ISO/TS 22002-1 Chapter 11 – Cleaning and Sanitizing. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 11: Cleaning and Sanitizing 103 [WS 4] PRP Meeting Summary Worksheet This worksheet is used to document PRP meetings and any resulting decisions. A blank [WS 4] PRP meeting summary worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Outcome Date Partcipants Purpose (decisions/ Responsibility Deadline Performed actions) 20-Apr-15 G Moran Iniital review of Update PRP man- G Moran to com- 15-May-15 15-May-15 O Brown PRP agement worksheet plete verification M Rodrigues review-related sheet B Jackson PRPs D Smith O Murphy C Flack 28/4/2015 G Moran Complete GAP Completed and ap- G Moran to update 15-May-15 15-May-15 O Brown sheet proved PRP worksheets M Rodrigues Review PRP Reviewed and ap- B Jackson mangement proved D Smith worksheet Appointed desig- O Murphy Review cleaning/ nated person C Flack sanitization re- validation study 12-Oct-15 G Moran Review of clean- Reviewed/up- PRP team to com- 17-Dec-15 17-Dec-15 O Brown ing tool program dated Training and plete M Rodrigues awareness, e.g. 5S improvements B Jackson program, storage, shown following D Smith replacement improved coaching O Murphy and supervising by C Flack supervisors A B C D E F G Instructions: Date Participants Purpose Outcome(decisions/ Responsibility Deadline Performed List meet- List attendees, Provide the reason action) Identify those re- Record Provide ac- ing dates. including both for the meeting. Record decisions sponsible to execute deadlines. tion dates. team members made and next steps. decisions. and invitees. 104 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 5] PRP GAP Registration and Resolution Worksheet This worksheet defines and eliminates gaps between PRP requirements of a certain standard (s), for example, ISO/TS 22002-1, and other documents that must comply with FSMS. When completing this worksheet, the FBO may use different standards and / or documents to fulfill PRP re- quirements, for example, for an ISO / TS 22002-1 requirement. These should correspond to the FSMS of that particular FBO. A blank [WS 5] PRP GAP registration and resolution worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Fill in only if gaps have been identified Action Plan Gap Resolu- Description [of the Associat- ISO/TS Specific re- [Including tion [Actions requirement of ed Dairy Gap Comments 22002-1 quirement timescales for Completed the Standard] Policy completion] and Date] 11.2 Clean- Tools and equipment shall Review Food Enhance Update aware- Reviewed/ Need to ing and be of hygienic design and effective- safety awareness ness/training updated continue Sanitizing maintained in a condition ness of policy of 5S, stor- and monitoring awareness to monitor Agents and which does not present a awareness age, tool effectiveness awareness/ for next six Tools potential source of extrane- of the ISO/ protection via greater training ef- months to ous matter TS 22002-1 procedures supervision of fectiveness, sustain im- requirement FBO supervi- see PRP Team provements sors Meeting shown to 28-April-2015 date 11.3 Clean- Cleaning and sanitizing Re-validate Food Previous Re-validation Review/ Need to ing and programmes shall be es- cleaning/ safety validation study review/ approved continue to Sanitizing tablished and validated by sanitizing policy study in- approved re-validation monitor for Programs the organization validation complete/ study, see next twelve study inadequate PRP Team months Meeting 12- Oct-2015 A B C D E F G H Instructions: Standard/ Description [of the require- Specific re- Associat- Gap Action Plan Gap Resolu- Comments Scheme ment of the Standard] quirement ed Policy Describe [Including tion [Actions Add any name, PRP Provide a description of the Provide a Detail the the gap. timescales for Completed additional name and requirement arising from the short de- relevant completion] and Date] relevant clause FSMS scheme where the gap scription of FSMS Provide details Provide comments, number exists. the specific Policy. of the action details of the if required. Provide a requirement to be taken to actions taken description where the address the to address of the FSMS gap exists specific require- the gap and Scheme Re- within the ment identified the date of quirement. FBO. as not having completion. been fulfilled. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 11: Cleaning and Sanitizing 105 [WS 6] Hazard Agent Worksheet The PRP Hazardous Agents Worksheet provides a standard classification system for recording hazardous agents in the FSTK PRP workbook. The hazardous agents classification system is based on the food and bever- age industry hazardous agent classification system. The hazardous agent worksheet is for reference or guidance purpose only; no template is provided. Hazardous Agents Hazard Class Abbreviation Microbiological (vegetative or spores, depending on circumstances) B Chemical (such as cleaning chemicals, non-food grade lubricants, oils and greases, and C chemical residues) Physical (such as various types of foreign material including metal, wood, plastic, or other P foreign bodies) Allergens (milk, soy, wheat, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanut) A A B Instructions: Hazardous agent Hazard Class Classify food safety hazard agents, e.g. biological, chemical, or physical. Indicate the food safety hazard agent code, e.g. biological – B; chemical – C; physical – P; allergen – A. 106 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Prerequisite Program PRP 12: Pest Control [WS 1] PRP Scope Worksheet This worksheet defines the scope of the FBO PRP. The information needs to be clear, especially in detailing the product(s), including production lines for which the study was conducted. It should also provide information about the individuals making up the study team along with any revision history of the PRP programs. The PRP scope worksheet has five sections with instructions for their completion as outlined below. These are followed by a sample completed worksheet. A blank [WS 1] PRP scope worksheet blank can be found on the enclosed CD. Instructions: PRP Study Scope Provide PRP title from standard/ scheme (e.g. “Pest Facility Joe Bloggs Dairy Plant Start Date: 20th April 2015 Control”) and standard/scheme chapter number (e.g., “12- Pest Product cat- Grade A IMS Registered Whole Milk Status: Draft Control”). egory Provide the facility name, Proessess HSTS Pasteurizer, Aseptic Filling, Retort End date: Ongoing product category, prod- uct, processes, PRP status, Products Grade A Asceptically processed and document status (e.g. draft, packaged Milk approved), PRP start and end dates. PRP Review History Tick as Notes/reason for unscheduled Dates of last 3 This section records informa- PRP type appropriate review reviews tion about history of PRP revisions, with explanation New PRP  Current PRP’s underwent a of reason why this update is Study comprehensive review for done: ‘according to plan’ or compliance to ISO/TS 22002-1 and ‘unscheduled.’ For unsched- Scheduled 20th March ISO 22000:2005 starting in April of uled revisions, explain why this Review 2016 2015 and completed 20th April 2015 revision is unscheduled (what These management sheets describe reason?) Unscheduled each PRP in place at the Dairy Plant Review facility. PRP Team Members Name Position Department Responsibility/Role For every PRP study, the G Moran Food Safety Manager Food Safety Food Safety/QA organization needs to es- tablish an HACCP team with O Brown Hygienist/Microbiologist Food Safety Hygienist/Microbiologist specific responsibilities and roles. Include names within the M Rodrigues Milk Processing Manager Milk Processing Milk Processing company, department name, B Jackson Laboratory Manager QA Laboratory and responsibilities. The core area of competence of each D Smith Warehouse Manager Warehousing Warehousing team member should also be documented in this section O Murphy Engineering Manager Engineering Engineering C Flack Factory Manager Management Management FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 12: Pest control 107 Specialist Input To establish PRP studies, com- panies may need advice from an Name Location/Job Title Input/Specialist Advice outsourced expert. (Consultant/ Subject matter expert). Expla- Angela Yard Consultant PRP Team Facilitator nation of expert’s role should be explained in this section: Input/ Specialist advice Authorization Team members must indicate their approval of the document Food Safety Team Leader/Quality Assurance Signature: Date by providing their names, posi- Manager G Moran 20th April 2015 tions, and responsibilities held, signature. The authorized team Signature: Date member should provide his/her Management Team Member: C Flack 20th April 2015 signature and the date signed. 108 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 2] PRP Management Worksheet This worksheet identifies hazards and the PRP necessary to manage them. It also identifies corrective actions to be taken should hazard levels rise above acceptable limits. The worksheet identifies records that FBOs should keep and the verification procedures required for each PRP. Hazards Prerequisite program (go Presence, step by step Growth, Origin, Cause, What is Moni- through ISO/ Survival, Control Measures Agent(s) Source, Vector, tored and When TS 22002-1) 6 Increase, Re Utilities - Air, Condition (Contami- Water, Energy nation) 12.1 General B Contamina- Pests Hygiene, cleaning and incoming Hygiene, cleaning Requirements tion material inspection in place as well as and raw mate- pathogen and environmental moni- rial monitored toring procedures through GHP Inspections and audits monthly Pathogen moni- toring program in place weekly 12.2 Pest Control B,C Contamina- Pests, chemicals Pest control program in place, out- Pest activ- Program tion used sourced to an external company ity, infestation, Dairy plant designated site contact is pest activity is the sanitizing supervisor. frequently moni- Contact person is the dairy plant tored accord- sanitizing supervisor ing to the pest Documents and records are with the management dairy plant sanitizing supervisor program List of approved pesticide chemicals used is available on a USB stick that is with the Pest Management Program folder/manual. The food safety manager approves all dairy plant chemical pesticides 12.3. Preventing B,C Contamina- Holes, cracks, Building maintenance in place Pest activ- Access tion open doors, ven- Pest access points are sealed ity, infestation, tillation openings All doors to the outside have closures, pest activity is windows can't be opened,ventilation frequently moni- openings are designed to minimize tored accord- the potential entry of pests ing to the pest Dairy plant approved pesticides management maintained program Material Safety Data Sheets for dairy plant spproved pesticides maintained 12.4. Har- B Contamina- Raw material, bad cGMP and good housekeeping in Pest activ- bourage and tion housekeeping, place throughout the Dairy Plant ity, infestation, infestations pallets, etc Material found to be infested is sepa- pest activity is reted or discarded frequently moni- Outside space is not used for storage tored according to the pest man- agement pro- gram, monthly PRP audit FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 12: Pest control 109 A blank [WS 2] PRP management worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Correction / Verification Who is Responsible Records Reference Documents Corrective Action Activities Dairy Plant QA Labo- Training, cleaning of GHP inspection Pest control Dairy Plant Design and Construction of ratory area where devia- Audit Reports records no Buildings PRP Dairy Plant Sanitiza- tion was found Pathogen pest activity Dairy Plant Site Location and Standards tion Raw Material is sent Monitoring PRP Dairy Plant Food back to supplier Raw Material Dairy Plant layout of Premises and Work- Safety or discarded, if not monitoring space PRP compliant Dairy Plant Internal Structure PRP Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- ing and Maintenance PRP Raw Material Handling Procedure Dairy Plant Product Inspection Procedure Dairy Plant Cleaning and Sanitizing Proce- dures Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure Dairy Plant Enrivornmental and Pathogen monitoring Procedure Pest Control Folder/Manual [External Pest Control Company] Dairy Plant QA Labo- Containment during Pest manage- Pest control Dairy Plant Pest Control Program ratory construction ment service records no Dairy Plant Pest Control Map Dairy Plant Sanitiza- Eliminate source of report [external pest activity Pest Control Folder/Manual [External Pest tion pest entry provider] Control Company] Dairy Plant Food Safety Dairy Plant QA Close entry point of Pest manage- Pest control Dairy Plant Design and Construction of Dairy Plant Mainte- pests ment service records no Buildings PRP nance report [external pest activity Dairy Plant Site Location and Standards Dairy Plant Sanitiza- provider] PRP tion Dairy Plant layout of Premises and Work- space PRP Dairy Plant Internal Structure PRP Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- ing and Maintenance PRP Dairy Plant Sanitation Cleaning of invested Inspection/au- Pest control Dairy Plant Raw marterial handling proce- area, dit report records no dure Route cause analysis Training, pest activity, Dairy Plant Product Inspection procedure Training Non-conform- Audit ing product Destruction of non-conform- ing product 110 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Hazards Prerequisite program (go Presence, step by step Growth, Origin, Cause, What is Moni- through ISO/ Survival, Control Measures Agent(s) Source, Vector, tored and When TS 22002-1) 6 Increase, Re Utilities - Air, Condition (Contami- Water, Energy nation) 12.5. Monitoring B Contamina- Pests Pest control program in place, out- Pest activ- and Detection tion sourced to an external company ity, infestation, Pest control map of detectors and pest activity is traps included in the Pest Control frequently moni- Folder/Manual tored accord- Detectors and traps are according to ing to the pest ISO/TS 22002-1 management Dectors and traps are frequently program inspected according to pest manage- ment program 12.6. Eradication B, C Contamina- Pests Eradication measures shown in Pest Pest activ- tion Management Service Report ity, infestation, Only authorized and trained dairy pest activity is plant personnel handles pesticides frequently moni- Records of dairy plant approved tored accord- pesticides are maintained in the Pest ing to the pest Control Service Report management program A B C D E F Instructions: Prerequisite Hazard Hazard Hazard origin, Control Measure What is moni- Program Agent presence, cause, source, Describes the control measures the FBO tored and when Describes the Describes growth, vector, condition has in place to control relevant hazards. Describes the ISO/TS 22002-1 the hazard survival, Describes the hazard measure- requirement. agent, e.g. increase, cause, origin, con- ment parameters biological, re(con- dition or source of and the frequency chemical, tamination) a hazard. of monitoring physical or Describes required. combi- how the haz- nation ard manifests thereof. as a threat, i.e. presence, growth or survival. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 12: Pest control 111 Correction / Verification Who is Responsible Records Reference Documents Corrective Action Activities Dairy Plant Sanitiza- Review pest man- Pest control Pest control Dairy Plant Pest Control Folder/Manual tion agement program records records [External Pest Control Company] No pest activity No pest activ- Dairy Plant Enrivornmental and Pathogen ity Monitoring Procedure Audit Dairy Plant GHP Inspection Procedure Dairy Plant Awareness/Training Procedure Dairy Plant Sanitiza- Review pest man- Pest manage- Pest control Dairy Plant Pest Control Folder/Manual tion agement program ment service records [External Pest Control Company] Dairy Plant Food report No pest activ- Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- Safety ity cedure G H I J K Who is responsible Correction / Correc- Records Verification Reference Documents Describes the job role tive action Indicates the activities Describes the FBO documents and, where or title of the depart- Describes the correc- monitoring Describes the necessary, the relevant external documents, ment/function within tion and corrective and hazard verification ac- e.g. statutory and regulatory requirements. the FBO responsible for action aimed at pre- measurement tivities neces- monitoring the relevant venting reoccurrence parameter sary to confirm hazard measurement of exceeding the al- records to be the accuracy of parameters. lowable or permitted maintained. the monitor- hazard measurement ing and hazard parameters. measurement parameters. 112 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 3] PRP Verification Action Plan Worksheet This worksheet aids in planning PRP verification. Verification is confirmation, supported by objective evidence, specifying that requirements have been fulfilled. Original prerequisite program verification is carried out after the program has been implemented and de- veloped. Further planned verifications should take place at least once a year. Unscheduled verifications are required when PRP changes take place. The FBO should also have a verification plan. Verification may only be carried out by an authorized person. The FBO must document all verification activities for each PRP. A blank [WS 3] PRP verification action plan worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Prerequisite Program Verification Action Team #12 Reviewed by Laboratory Manager and Pest Control RPP team Pest Control Review of Pest Sighting Log Review of pest management service reports Food Safety Management System audits Internal GMP / hygiene audits Review of approved chemical pesticide Review of Material Safety Data Sheets [MSDS] Frequency & criticality review Review of training Frequency & criticality review Food Safety Management System audits Internal GMP audits / GHP inspections Frequency and criticality review A B Instructions: Prerequisite program Verification Action Organization to provide details Organization to provide details of PRP verification actions associated with the PRP and who is of PRP Team Number and PRP responsible for the review of the verification action. Title. We suggest the PRP Team # should match the relevant chapter in the relevant FSMS Scheme Standard, e.g. ISO/TS 22002-1 Chapter 12 – Pest Control. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 12: Pest control 113 [WS 4] PRP Meeting Summary Worksheet This worksheet is used to document PRP meetings and any resulting decisions. A blank [WS 4] PRP meeting summary worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Outcome Date Partcipants Purpose (decisions/ Responsibility Deadline Performed actions) 20-Apr-15 G Moran Iniital review of Update PRP man- G Moran to com- 15-May-15 15-May-15 O Brown PRP agement worksheet plete verification M Rodrigues review-related Sheet B Jackson PRPs D Smith O Murphy C Flack 28/4/2015 G Moran Complete GAP Completed and ap- G Moran to update 15-May-15 15-May-15 O Brown sheet proved PRP worksheets M Rodrigues Review PRP Reviewed and ap- B Jackson mangement proved D Smith worksheet Appointed desig- O Murphy Appoint desig- nated person C Flack nated person 12-Oct-15 G Moran Review and pes- Reviewed/approved PRP team to com- 17-Dec-15 17-Dec-15 O Brown ticide chemicals pestcide chemical plete M Rodrigues and material specification B Jackson safety data sheets Updated MSDS D Smith [MSDS] Folder O Murphy C Flack A B C D E F G Instructions: Date Participants Purpose Outcome(decisions/ Responsibility Deadline Performed List meet- List attendees, Provide the reason action) Identify those re- Record Provide ac- ing dates. including both for the meeting. Record decisions sponsible to execute deadlines. tion dates. team members made and next steps. decisions. and invitees. 114 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 5] PRP GAP Registration and Resolution Worksheet This worksheet defines and eliminates gaps between PRP requirements of a certain standard (s), for example, ISO/TS 22002-1, and other documents that must comply with FSMS. When completing this worksheet, the FBO may use different standards and / or documents to fulfill PRP re- quirements, for example, for an ISO / TS 22002-1 requirement. These should correspond to the FSMS of that particular FBO. A blank [WS 5] PRP GAP registration and resolution worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Fill in only if gaps have been identified Action Plan Gap Resolu- Description [of the Associat- ISO/TS Specific re- [Including tion [Actions requirement of ed Dairy Gap Comments 22002-1 quirement timescales for Completed the Standard] Policy completion] and Date] 12.2 Pest The establishment shall Nominated Food No clear Agree nomi- Nominated Dairy Plant control have a nominated person person to Safety desig- nated person person ap- Sanitizing programs to manage pest control manage Policy nigated by next PRP pointed, see Supervisor activities and/or deal with pest control person team meeting PRP team appointed appointed expert contrac- activities meeting designated tors 28-April-2015 person A B C D E F G H Instructions: Standard/ Description [of the require- Specific re- Associat- Gap Action Plan Gap Resolu- Comments Scheme ment of the Standard] quirement ed Policy Describe [Including tion [Actions Add any name, PRP Provide a description of the Provide a Detail the the gap. timescales for Completed additional name and requirement arising from the short de- relevant completion] and Date] relevant clause FSMS scheme where the gap scription of FSMS Provide details Provide details comments, number exists. the specific Policy. of the action of the actions if required. Provide a requirement to be taken to taken to ad- description where the address the dress the gap of the FSMS gap exists specific require- and the date Scheme Re- within the ment identified of completion. quirement. FBO. as not having been fulfilled. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 12: Pest control 115 [WS 6] Hazard Agent Worksheet The PRP Hazardous Agents Worksheet provides a standard classification system for recording hazardous agents in the FSTK PRP workbook. The hazardous agents classification system is based on the food and bever- age industry hazardous agent classification system. The hazardous agent worksheet is for reference or guidance purpose only; no template is provided. Hazardous Agents Hazard Class Abbreviation Microbiological (vegetative or spores, depending on circumstances) B Chemical (such as cleaning chemicals, non-food grade lubricants, oils and greases, and C chemical residues) Physical (such as various types of foreign material including metal, wood, plastic, or other P foreign bodies) Allergens (milk, soy, wheat, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanut) A A B Instructions: Hazardous agent Hazard Class Classify food safety hazard agents, e.g. biological, chemical, or physical. Indicate the food safety hazard agent code, e.g. biological – B; chemical – C; physical – P; allergen – A. 116 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Prerequisite Program PRP 13: Employee Hygiene and Employee Facilities [WS 1] PRP Scope Worksheet This worksheet defines the scope of the FBO PRP. The information needs to be clear, especially in detailing the product(s), including production lines for which the study was conducted. It should also provide information about the individuals making up the study team along with any revision history of the PRP programs. The PRP scope worksheet has five sections with instructions for their completion as outlined below. These are followed by a sample completed worksheet. A blank [WS 1] PRP scope worksheet blank can be found on the enclosed CD. Instructions: PRP Study Scope Provide PRP title from standard/ scheme (e.g. “Pest Facility Joe Bloggs Dairy Plant Start Date: 20th April 2015 Control”) and standard/scheme chapter number (e.g. “13- Em- Product cat- Grade A IMS Registered Whole Milk Status: Draft ployee Hygiene and Employee egory Facilities”). Proessess HSTS Pasteurizer, Aseptic Filling, Retort End date: Ongoing Provide the facility name, product category, prod- Products Grade A Asceptically processed and uct, processes, PRP status, packaged Milk document status (e.g. draft, approved), PRP start and end dates. PRP Review History Tick as Notes/reason for unscheduled Dates of last 3 This section records informa- PRP type appropriate review reviews tion about history of PRP revisions, with explanation New PRP  Current PRP’s underwent a of reason why this update is Study comprehensive review for done: ‘according to plan’ or compliance to ISO/TS 22002-1 and ‘unscheduled.’ For unsched- Scheduled 20th March ISO 22000:2005 starting in April of uled revisions, explain why this Review 2016 2015 and completed 20th April 2015 revision is unscheduled (what These management sheets describe reason?) Unscheduled each PRP in place at the Dairy Plant Review facility. PRP Team Members Name Position Department Responsibility/Role For every PRP study, the G Moran Food Safety Manager Food Safety Food Safety/QA organization needs to es- tablish an HACCP team with O Brown Hygienist/Microbiologist Food Safety Hygienist/Microbiologist specific responsibilities and roles. Include names within the M Rodrigues Milk Processing Manager Milk Processing Milk Processing company, department name, B Jackson Laboratory Manager QA Laboratory and responsibilities. The core area of competence of each D Smith Warehouse Manager Warehousing Warehousing team member should also be documented in this section O Murphy Engineering Manager Engineering Engineering C Flack Factory Manager Management Management FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 13: Employee Hygiene and Employee Facilities 117 Specialist Input To establish PRP studies, com- panies may need advice from an Name Location/Job Title Input/Specialist Advice outsourced expert. (Consultant/ Subject matter expert). Expla- Angela Yard Consultant PRP Team Facilitator nation of expert’s role should be explained in this section: Input/ Specialist advice. Authorization Team members must indicate their approval of the document Food Safety Team Leader/Quality Assurance Signature: Date by providing their names, posi- Manager G Moran 20th April 2015 tions, and responsibilities held, signature. The authorized team Signature: Date member should provide his/her Management Team Member: C Flack 20th April 2015 signature and the date signed. 118 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 2] PRP Management Worksheet This worksheet identifies hazards and the PRP necessary to manage them. It also identifies corrective actions to be taken should hazard levels rise above acceptable limits. The worksheet identifies records that FBOs should keep and the verification procedures required for each PRP. Hazards Prerequisite program (go Presence, step by step Growth, What is through ISO/ Origin, Cause, Control Measures Monitored Survival, TS 22002-1) 6 Agent(s) Source, Vector, and When Increase, Re Utilities - Air, Condition (Contami- Water, Energy nation) 13.1 General B, C, P [See Presence Contamination Dairy plan hygiene policy Pathogen Requirements below] Contamina- by pathogens Dairy plant hygiene awareness and monitoring, tion Contamina- training daily tion by cleaning GHP, weekly and sanitizing residues Contamination by extraneous material 13.2 Personal B Presence Contamination Provision of personnel hygiene facilities Pathogen Hygiene Facili- Contamina- by vegetative Hygenic design of personnel hygiene monitoring, ties and Toilets tion pathogens facilities daily Location and cleaning/maintenance of Cleaning/sani- personnel hygiene facilities tizing, daily Temperature of water Maintenance, Weekly Supply of soap and/or sani- tizer C Presence Cleaning and MSDS sheets for cleaning and/or sanitiz- Toxic residues Contamina- sanitizing solu- ing chemicals Daily/weekly tion tion residues Approved cleaning and sanitizing chemi- cals Chemical storage P Presence Entraneous ma- Preventive maintenance Maintenance Contamina- terial arising from Cleaning log Cleaning tion poor personnel Daily/weekly facilitiy main- tenance and/ or cleaning, e.g. paint FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 13: Employee Hygiene and Employee Facilities 119 A blank [WS 2] PRP management worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Correction / Verification Who is Responsible Records Reference Documents Corrective Action Activities All personnel Pathogen monitor- Personnel GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Measures for Prevention of Hygienist ing hygiene tions Cross Contamination PRP QA/laboratory Re-training, if GHP inspec- Audit Dairy Plant Hygiene Policy required tions Document/re- Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures Disciplinary action, if Audits cord review Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- required Pathogen cedure monitoring Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure Facilities manage- Preventive mainte- GHP inspec- GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Measures for Prevention of ment nance tions tions Cross Contamination PRP Hygienist Re-training, if Audits Audit Dairy Plant Construction and layout of QA/laboratory required Personnel hy- Document/re- Building PRP Cleaning operators/ Re-clean/re-sanitize giene facilities cord review Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- service providers cleaning log ing and Maintenance PRP Maintenance book Dairy Plant Management of Purchased Materials PRP Dairy Plant Utilities PRP Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure Dairy Plant Product Traceability Procedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure QA/laboratory Environmental GHP inspec- GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Measures for Prevention of Sanitizing operators monitoring fre- tions tions Cross Contamination PRP Cleaning service quency review Audits Audit Dairy Plant Construction and layout of providers Re-training, if Cleaning/sani- Document/re- Building PRP required tizing cord review Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- Re-clean/re-sanitize ing and Maintenance PRP Dairy Plant Management of Purchased Materials PRP Dairy Plant Utilities PRP Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure Dairy Plant Product Traceability Procedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure Maintenance Re-training, if GHP inspec- GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Construction and layout of Cleaning service required tions tions Building PRP provider Re-clean/re-sanitize Audits Audit Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- Cleaning/sani- Document/re- ing and Maintenance PRP tizing cord review Dairy Plant Management of Purchased Maintenance Materials PRP Dairy Plant Utilities PRP Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure Dairy Plant Product Traceability Procedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen monitoring Procedure 120 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Hazards Prerequisite program (go Presence, step by step Growth, What is through ISO/ Origin, Cause, Control Measures Monitored Survival, TS 22002-1) 6 Agent(s) Source, Vector, and When Increase, Re Utilities - Air, Condition (Contami- Water, Energy nation) 13.3 Staff B Presence Contamination Hygienic storage of prepared food Cleaning/sani- Canteens and Contamina- by vegetative Cooking and holding temperatures tizing, daily Designed Eating tion pathogens Pathogen Areas monitoring, daily Temperature and time limi- tations, daily C Presence Cleaning and MSDS sheets for cleaning and/or sanitiz- Toxic residues Contamina- sanitizing solu- ing chemicals Daily/weekly tion tion residues Approved cleaning and sanitizing chemi- cals Chemical storage P Presence Entraneous ma- Preventive maintenance Maintenance Contamina- terial arising from Cleaning log Cleaning tion poor personnel Daily/weekly facilitiy main- tenance and/or cleaning, e.g. paint 13.4 Workwear B Presence Contamination Personal hygiene policy [hair, dirt, per- Temperature and Protective Contamina- by pathogens sonnel perspiration, etc] Pathogen Clothing tion Glove use, where Hair restraints/beard snoods monitoring specified Dedicated dairy plant footwear/properly Inproper foot- maintained food foamers wear Specification for laundry of uniforms/lab coats Adequate supply of laundered unfiroms/ lab coats Locker provided for uniform storage Clean uniforms to be worn C None P Presence Entraneous Personal hygiene policy [jewelery, GHP Contamina- material arising fingernails, pens/biro’s etc] Daily tion from person- nel jewellery, false fingernails, fingernail polish, buttons, pens etc. 13.5 Health B Presence Contamination Dairy plant personal hygiene policy Personnel Status Contamina- by pathogens Dairy plant hygiene awareness and health status tion due to personnel training Pathogen ill health, minor Supervisor notification monitoring cuts or infectious Glove use after minor cuts and hand Frequency disease washing Daily/weekly Personnel prohibition to work handling food products C None P None Contamination Use of adhesive bandage reported to Use of adhe- from adhesive management sive bandage, if bandage/plaster allowed FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 13: Employee Hygiene and Employee Facilities 121 Correction / Verification Who is Responsible Records Reference Documents Corrective Action Activities Hygienist Cleaning/sanitizing GHP inspections GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- Canteen staff schedule/program Audits tions ing and Maintenance PRP Ingredient/product Environmental Audit Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures disposal and pathogen Document/re- Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- monitoring cord review cedure Cleaning/ sani- Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen tizing Monitoring Procedure Cooking and holding tem- perature Waste disposal QA/laboratory Environmental GHP inspec- GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Cleaning Sanitizing operators monitoring fre- tions tions and Maintenance PRP Cleaning service quency review Audits Audit Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures providers Re-training, if Cleaning/sani- Document/re- Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Procedure required tizing cord review Dairy Plant Environmental Monitoring Pro- Re-clean/re-sanitize cedure Maintenance Re-training, if GHP inspec- GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- Cleaning service required tions tions ing and Maintenance PRP provider Re-clean/re-sanitize Audits Audit Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures Cleaning/sani- Document/re- Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- tizing cord review cedure Maintenance QA/laboratory Re-clean CIP charts for GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Measures for Prevention of Cleaning operator all dairy plant tions Cross Contamination PRP processing Audit PRP Dairy Plant Construction and Layout of equipment Document/re- Building PRP cord review Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- ing and Maintenance PRP Dairy Plant Management of Purchased Materials PRP Dairy Plant Personal Hygiene Policy Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure All personnel includ- Re-training, if GHP inspec- GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Personal Hygiene Policy ing visitors and required tions tions Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- contractors Disciplinary action, if Audits Audit cedure required Cleaning/sani- Document/re- tizing cord review Maintenance All personnel Personnel prohibi- Personnel hy- GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Measures for Prevention of Hygienist tion to work han- giene /health tions Cross Contamination PRP Medical health nurse, dling food products GHP inspec- Audit Dairy Plant Personal Hygiene Policy if available tions Document/re- Dairy Plant Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures Audits cord review Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- Pathogen cedure monitoring Dairy Plan Product Traceability Procedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure Food safety manager Use of gloves Adhesive ban- GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Personal Hygiene Policy dage use tions Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- Audit cedure Document/re- cord review 122 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Hazards Prerequisite program (go Presence, step by step Growth, What is through ISO/ Origin, Cause, Control Measures Monitored Survival, TS 22002-1) 6 Agent(s) Source, Vector, and When Increase, Re Utilities - Air, Condition (Contami- Water, Energy nation) 13.6 Illness and B Presence Contamination Dairy plant personal hygiene policy Personnel Injuries Contamina- by pathogens Dairy plant hygiene awareness and health status tion due to personnel training Pathogen injury on hands Supervisor notification monitoring and lower por- Glove use after minor cuts and hand Frequency tions of the arms washing Daily/weekly Personnel prohibition to work handling food products C None P None Contamination Use of adhesive bandage reported to Use of adhe- from adhesive management sive bandage, if bandage/plaster allowed 13.7 Personnel B Presence Contamination Dairy plant personal hygiene policy Pathogen Cleanliness Contamina- by pathogens Dairy plant hygiene awareness and monitoring tion due to lack training frequency of personnel Gloves, where required GHP inspec- hygiene by per- tions/observa- sonnel tions Daily/weekly C None P None 13.8 Personal B Presence Contamination Dairy plant personal hygiene policy Pathogen Behaviour Contamina- by pathogens Dairy plant hygiene awareness and monitoring tion training frequency Gloves, where required Daily/weekly P None P Presence Entraneous Dairy plant personal hygiene policy GHP, weekly Contamina- material arising Dairy plant smoking policy tion from person- Dairy plant hygiene awareness and training nel behaviour, Designed areas for storing smoking mate- e.g. smoking, rials, medicines chewing gum, Maintenance of personal lockers [cleanli- jewelery, pens ness and kept free of soiled clothing, stor- exposed, fales age of religious/cultural imperatives etc.]; in nails, eyelashes, summary, personal affects medicines, etc. Hand washing signs A B C D E F Instructions: Prerequisite Hazard Hazard Hazard origin, Control Measure What is Program Agent presence, cause, source, Describes the control measures the FBO monitored and Describes the Describes growth, vector, condition has in place to control relevant hazards. when ISO/TS 22002-1 the hazard survival, Describes the Describes requirement. agent, e.g. increase, cause, origin, con- the hazard biological, re(con- dition or source of measurement chemical, tamination) a hazard. parameters and physical or Describes the frequency combi- how the haz- of monitoring nation ard manifests required. thereof. as a threat, i.e. presence, growth or survival. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 13: Employee Hygiene and Employee Facilities 123 Correction / Verification Who is Responsible Records Reference Documents Corrective Action Activities All personnel Personnel prohibi- Personnel hy- GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Measures for Prevention of Hygienist tion to work han- giene /health tions Cross Contamination PRP Medical health nurse, dling food products GHP inspec- Audit Dairy Plant Personal Hygiene Policy if available tions Document/re- Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- Audits cord review cedure Pathogen Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen monitoring Monitoring Procedure Food safety manager Use of gloves Band Aid use GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Personal Hygiene Policy tions Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- Audit cedure Document/re- cord review All personnel Pathogen monitor- Personnel GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Measures for Prevention of Hygienist ing hygiene tions Cross Contamination PRP QA/laboratory Re-training, if GHP inspec- Audit Dairy Plant Personal Hygiene Policy required tions Document/re- Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- Disciplinary action, if Audits cord review cedure required Pathogen Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen monitoring Monitoring Procedure Cleaning/sanitizing Pathogen monitor- Personnel GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Measures for Prevention of supervisor ing hygiene tions Cross Contamination PRP QA/laboratory Re-training, if GHP inspec- Audit Dairy Plant Personal Hygiene Policy required tions Document/re- Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- Disciplinary action, if Audits cord review cedure required Pathogen Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen monitoring Monitoring Procedure All personnel Pathogen monitor- Personnel GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Measures for Prevention of Hygienist ing hygiene tions Cross Contamination PRP Dairy Plant Envi- QA/laboratory Re-training, if GHP inspec- Audit ronment Suitability, Cleaning and Mainte- required tions Document/re- nance PRP Disciplinary action, if Audits cord review Dairy Plant Personal Hygiene Policy required Pathogen Dairy Plant Smoking Policy monitoring Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure G H I J K Who is responsible Correction / Correc- Records Verification Reference Documents Describes the job role tive action Indicates the activities Describes the FBO documents and, where or title of the depart- Describes the correc- monitoring Describes the necessary, the relevant external documents, ment/function within tion and corrective and hazard verification ac- e.g. statutory and regulatory requirements. the FBO responsible for action aimed at pre- measurement tivities neces- monitoring the relevant venting reoccurrence parameter sary to confirm hazard measurement of exceeding the al- records to be the accuracy of parameters. lowable or permitted maintained. the monitor- hazard measurement ing and hazard parameters. measurement parameters. 124 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 3] PRP Verification Action Plan Worksheet This worksheet aids in planning PRP verification. Verification is confirmation, supported by objective evidence, specifying that requirements have been fulfilled. Original prerequisite program verification is carried out after the program has been implemented and de- veloped. Further planned verifications should take place at least once a year. Unscheduled verifications are required when PRP changes take place. The FBO should also have a verification plan. Verification may only be carried out by an authorized person. The FBO must document all verification activities for each PRP. A blank [WS 3] PRP verification action plan worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Prerequisite Program Verification Action Team #13 Reviewed by hygienist and cleaning and sanitizinglPRP team Employee Hygiene and Employee Facilities Review of environment, pathogen and foreign objects monitoring Review of GHP inspections Food Safety Management System audits Internal GMP / hygiene audits Review of chemicals/MSDS and chemical storage Review of cleaning/sanitizing validation/re-validation study Review of traceability Review of training Frequency & criticality review Food Safety Management System audits Internal cGMP audits / GHP inspections Frequency and criticality review A B Instructions: Prerequisite program Verification Action Organization to provide details Organization to provide details of PRP verification actions associated with the PRP and who is of PRP Team Number and PRP responsible for the review of the verification action Title. We suggest the PRP Team # should match the relevant chapter in the relevant FSMS Scheme Standard, e.g. ISO/TS 22002-1 Chapter 13 – Employee Hygiene and Employee Facilities FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 13: Employee Hygiene and Employee Facilities 125 [WS 4] PRP Meeting Summary Worksheet This worksheet is used to document PRP meetings and any resulting decisions. A blank [WS 4] PRP meeting summary worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Outcome Date Partcipants Purpose (decisions/ Responsibility Deadline Performed actions) 20-Apr-15 G Moran Iniital review of Update PRP man- G Moran to com- 15-May-15 15-May-15 O Brown PRP agement worksheet plete verification M Rodrigues review-related sheet B Jackson PRPs D Smith O Murphy C Flack 28/4/2015 G Moran Complete GAP Completed and ap- G Moran to update 15-May-15 15-May-15 O Brown Sheet proved PRP worksheets M Rodrigues Review PRP Reviewed and ap- B Jackson Mangement proved D Smith Worksheet Appointed desig- O Murphy Review Health nated person C Flack Screening Policy 12-Oct-15 G Moran Review of stor- Reviewed/updated PRP team to 17-Dec-15 17-Dec-15 O Brown age of product policy and commu- continue to moni- M Rodrigues contact tools and nication of prohibi- tor as part of GHP B Jackson equipment in tion of storage of inspections D Smith personal lockers product contact O Murphy tools and equip- C Flack ment in personal lockers A B C D E F G Instructions: Date Participants Purpose Outcome(decisions/ Responsibility Deadline Performed List meet- List attendees, Provide the reason action) Identify those re- Record Provide ac- ing dates. including both for the meeting. Record decisions sponsible to execute deadlines. tion dates. team members made and next steps. decisions. and invitees. 126 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 5] PRP GAP Registration and Resolution Worksheet This worksheet defines and eliminates gaps between PRP requirements of a certain standard (s), for example, ISO/TS 22002-1, and other documents that must comply with FSMS. When completing this worksheet, the FBO may use different standards and / or documents to fulfill PRP re- quirements, for example, for an ISO / TS 22002-1 requirement. These should correspond to the FSMS of that particular FBO. A blank [WS 5] PRP GAP registration and resolution worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Fill in only if gaps have been identified Action Plan Gap Resolu- Description [of the Associat- ISO/TS Specific re- [Including tion [Actions requirement of ed Dairy Gap Comments 22002-1 quirement timescales for Completed the Standard] Policy completion] and Date] 13.5 Health Medical examinations, Health Food Health Review/update Review/ap- Need to Status where permitted, shall be screening of safety screening health screen proved policy continue carried out at intervals de- personnel policy policy not policy and and re-en- to monitor fined by the organization in compli- communicate forced policy/ for next ance with effectively practice with tweleve country within the FBO relevant months regulatons as soon as personnel nd not practical personnel, effectively see PRP team commu- meeting 12- nicated to Oct-2015 personnel 13.8 Per- Prohibition of storage of Product Food Practice Re-enforce Review/ Need to sonnel product contact tools and contact safety does not policy/practice approved continue Behaviour equipment in personal tools and policy match re- and include in new health to monitor lockers equipment quirmeent GHP inspec- screning for next six to be stored of the tions policy and months to in FBO- Standard communi- sustain im- supplied cated to all provements toolbox personnel, shown to see PRP team date meeting 28-April-2015 A B C D E F G H Instructions: Standard/ Description [of the require- Specific re- Associat- Gap Action Plan Gap Resolu- Comments Scheme ment of the Standard] quirement ed Policy Describe [Including tion [Actions Add any name, PRP Provide a description of the Provide a Detail the the gap. timescales for Completed additional name and requirement arising from the short de- relevant completion] and Date] relevant clause FSMS scheme where the gap scription of FSMS Provide details Provide comments, number exists. the specific Policy. of the action details of the if required. Provide a requirement to be taken to actions taken description where the address the to address of the FSMS gap exists specific require- the gap and Scheme Re- within the ment identified the date of quirement. FBO. as not having completion. been fulfilled. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 13: Employee Hygiene and Employee Facilities 127 [WS 6] Hazard Agent Worksheet The PRP Hazardous Agents Worksheet provides a standard classification system for recording hazardous agents in the FSTK PRP workbook. The hazardous agents classification system is based on the food and bever- age industry hazardous agent classification system. The hazardous agent worksheet is for reference or guidance purpose only; no template is provided. Hazardous Agents Hazard Class Abbreviation Microbiological (vegetative or spores, depending on circumstances) B Chemical (such as cleaning chemicals, non-food grade lubricants, oils and greases, and C chemical residues) Physical (such as various types of foreign material including metal, wood, plastic, or other P foreign bodies) Allergens (milk, soy, wheat, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanut) A A B Instructions: Hazardous agent Hazard Class Classify food safety hazard agents, e.g. biological, chemical, or physical. Indicate the food safety hazard agent code, e.g. biological – B; chemical – C; physical – P; allergen – A. 128 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Prerequisite Program PRP 14: Rework [WS 1] PRP Scope Worksheet This worksheet defines the scope of the FBO PRP. The information needs to be clear, especially in detailing the product(s), including production lines for which the study was conducted. It should also provide information about the individuals making up the study team along with any revision history of the PRP programs. The PRP scope worksheet has five sections with instructions for their completion as outlined below. These are followed by a sample completed worksheet. A blank [WS 1] PRP scope worksheet blank can be found on the enclosed CD. Instructions: PRP Study Scope Provide PRP title from standard/ scheme (e.g. “Pest Facility Joe Bloggs Dairy Plant Start Date: 20th April 2015 Control”) and standard/scheme chapter number (e.g. “14 – Product cat- Grade A IMS Registered Whole Milk Status: Draft Rework”). egory Provide the facility name, Proessess HSTS Pasteurizer, Aseptic Filling, Retort End date: Ongoing product category, prod- uct, processes, PRP status, Products Grade A Asceptically processed and document status (e.g. draft, packaged Milk approved), PRP start and end dates. PRP Review History Tick as Notes/reason for unscheduled Dates of last 3 This section records informa- PRP type appropriate review reviews tion about history of PRP revisions, with explanation New PRP  Current PRP’s underwent a of reason why this update is Study comprehensive review for done: ‘according to plan’ or compliance to ISO/TS 22002-1 and ‘unscheduled.’ For unsched- Scheduled 20th March ISO 22000:2005 starting in April of uled revisions, explain why this Review 2016 2015 and completed 20th April 2015 revision is unscheduled (what These management sheets describe reason?) Unscheduled each PRP in place at the Dairy Plant Review facility. PRP Team Members Name Position Department Responsibility/Role For every PRP study, the G Moran Food Safety Manager Food Safety Food Safety/QA organization needs to es- tablish an HACCP team with O Brown Hygienist/Microbiologist Food Safety Hygienist/Microbiologist specific responsibilities and roles. Include names within the M Rodrigues Milk Processing Manager Milk Processing Milk Processing company, department name, B Jackson Laboratory Manager QA Laboratory and responsibilities. The core area of competence of each D Smith Warehouse Manager Warehousing Warehousing team member should also be documented in this section O Murphy Engineering Manager Engineering Engineering C Flack Factory Manager Management Management FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 14: Rework 129 Specialist Input To establish PRP studies, com- panies may need advice from an Name Location/Job Title Input/Specialist Advice outsourced expert. (Consultant/ Subject matter expert). Expla- Angela Yard Consultant PRP Team Facilitator nation of expert’s role should be explained in this section: Input/ Specialist advice. Authorization Team members must indicate their approval of the document Food Safety Team Leader/Quality Assurance Signature: Date by providing their names, posi- Manager G Moran 20th April 2015 tions, and responsibilities held, signature. The authorized team Signature: Date member should provide his/her Management Team Member: C Flack 20th April 2015 signature and the date signed. 130 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 2] PRP Management Worksheet This worksheet identifies hazards and the PRP necessary to manage them. It also identifies corrective actions to be taken should hazard levels rise above acceptable limits. The worksheet identifies records that FBOs should keep and the verification procedures required for each PRP. Hazards Prerequisite program (go Presence, step by step Growth, Origin, Cause, What is Moni- through ISO/ Survival, Control Measures Agent(s) Source, Vector, tored and When TS 22002-1) 6 Increase, Re Utilities - Air, Condition (Contami- Water, Energy nation) 14.1 General B, C, P Contamina- Microbiological, Hygiene, cleaning, product inspection, Hygiene, clean- requirements tion chemical or extra- pathogen, environmental monitor- ing, storage neous matter ing, extraneous material procedures, monitored contamination traceability through GHP inspections and audits monthly Pathogen moni- toring program in place weekly 14.2 Storage, B Contamina- Reclaimed or Product that has not been continu- Environmental Identification tion reworked product ously in control of the dairy plant to and pathogen and Traceability may have been be reclaimed or reworked; is assumed monitoring handled, stored or to contain pathogens. When product Good warehous- used in a way to is no longer under the control of the ing practices subject it to con- dairy plant, if can be not be assumed [GWP] tamination with to have been held to preclude tem- Product segrega- pathogens perature abuse of adulteration. Only tion product that has not left the control Product protec- of the dairy plant should be used, tion [tempera- kept segregated, handled, protected ture] and cooled as appropriate foe the Daily/weekly product with the exeption fo product approved by the Regulatory Agency. Reworking is done in a clean area and in a manner that will not contami- nate the product being salvaged C Contamina- Allergens being Foods containing undeclared al- Reworked prod- tion mixed with prod- lergens may cause life threathening uct segregration ucts that are not reactions in sensitive individuals Product labelling labeled as con- taining allergens FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 14: Rework 131 A blank [WS 2] PRP management worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Correction / Verification Who is Responsible Records Reference Documents Corrective Action Activities Dairy plant ware- Training GHP Inspection GHP inspec- Dairy Plant Design and Construction of housing Product rework Audit Reports tions Audits Buildings PRP Dairy plant QA labo- Product disposal Pathogen Product In- Dairy Plant Site Location and Standards ratory Monitoring spection PRP Dairy plant food Product In- Environmen- Dairy Plant layout of Premises and Work- safety spection tal/ Pathogen space PRP Traceability monitoring Dairy Plant Internal Structure PRP Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- ing and Maintenance PRP Warehousing PRP Rework Procedure Dairy Plant Product Inspection Procedure Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure Dairy Plant Product Traceability Procedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure Pest Control Folder/Manual [External Pest Control Company] Dairy plant ware- Training GHP/GWP GHP/GWP Dairy Plant Design and Construction of housing Product rework inspection Inspections Buildings PRP Dairy plant milk pro- Product disposal Audit reports Audits Dairy Plant Site Location and Standards cessing Rework [clas- Environmen- PRP Dairy plant QA labo- sification] tal/ Pathogen Dairy Plant Layout of Premises and Work- ratory Pathogen monitoring space PRP Dairy plant food monitoring Dairy Plant Internal Structure PRP safety Product in- Warehousing PRP spection Rework Procedure Traceability Product Traceability Procedure Dairy Plant Product Inspection Procedure Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure Dairy plant ware- Training GHP/GWP GHP/GWP Dairy Plant Design and Construction of housing Product rework inspection Inspections Buildings PRP Dairy plant milk pro- Product disposal Audit reports Audits Dairy Plant Site Location and Standards cessing Rework [clas- Environmental PRP Dairy plant food sification] monitoring Dairy Plant Layout of Premises and Work- safety Traceability space PRP Dairy Plant Internal Structure PRP Warehousing PRP Measures of Prevention of Cross Contami- nation PRP Rework Procedure Allergen Management Procedure Dairy Plant Product Inspection Procedure Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure 132 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Hazards Prerequisite program (go Presence, step by step Growth, Origin, Cause, What is Moni- through ISO/ Survival, Control Measures Agent(s) Source, Vector, tored and When TS 22002-1) 6 Increase, Re Utilities - Air, Condition (Contami- Water, Energy nation) P Contamina- Extraneous cate- Opening of products is conducted Foreign objects tion rial may result in in a manner that will minimize the contamination choking or other opportunity for bits or packaging, Each batch physical harm to cutting tools, etc. from entering the consumers product. Verification that, at some point in the process ingredient or the milk product to which the ingredient is added, will pass through a filter, screen, small orifice 14.3. Rework B,C,P Contamina- Microbiological, Rework Procedure and additional Hygiene, cleaning Usage tion chemical or ex- docuemntation specifying the condi- Foreign object traneous matter tions of rework, process step, ac- contamination, contamination ceptable quantity, type, conditions of each batch rework, any pre-processing steps etc. GHP inspections Opening of products is conducted Audits in a manner that will minimise the Environment and opportunity for bits or packaging, pathogen moni- cutting tools, etc. from entering the toring program in product. Verification that, at some place weekly point in the process ingredient or the milk product to which the ingredient is added, will pass through a filter, screeen, small orifice A B C D E F Instructions: Prerequisite Hazard Hazard Hazard origin, Control Measure What is moni- Program Agent presence, cause, source, Describes the control measures the FBO tored and when Describes the Describes growth, vector, condition has in place to control relevant hazards. Describes the ISO/TS 22002-1 the hazard survival, Describes the hazard measure- requirement. agent, e.g. increase, cause, origin, con- ment parameters biological, re(con- dition or source of and the frequency chemical, tamination) a hazard. of monitoring physical or Describes required. combi- how the haz- nation ard manifests thereof. as a threat, i.e. presence, growth or survival. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 14: Rework 133 Correction / Verification Who is Responsible Records Reference Documents Corrective Action Activities Dairy plant ware- Training GHP/GWP GHP/GWP Dairy Plant Design and Construction of housing Product rework inspection inspections Buildings PRP Dairy plant milk pro- Product disposal Audit report audits Dairy Plant Site Location and Standards cessing Rework [clas- Foreign ob- PRP Dairy plant QA sification] jects monitor- Dairy Plant Layout of Premises and Work- Dairy plant food Foreign objects ing space PRP safety monitoring Dairy Plant Internal Structure PRP Product in- Warehousing PRP spection Rework Procedure Traceability Dairy Plant Product Inspection Procedure Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure Dairy plant QA Training GHP inspection GHP/GWP Dairy Plant Design and Construction of Dairy plant mainte- Product rework Audit report inspections Buildings PRP nance Product disposal Rework [clas- audits Dairy Plant Site Location and Standards Dairy plant sanitiza- sification] Environment, PRP tion Environment, pathogen and Dairy Plant layout of Premises and Work- pathogen and foreign objects space PRP foreign objects monitoring Dairy Plant Internal Structure PRP monitoring Product in- Dairy Plant Environment Suitability, Clean- Product in- spection ing and Maintenance PRP spection Warehousing PRP Traceability Rework Procedure Waste disposal Dairy Plant Product Inspection Procedure Dairy Plant Awareness and Training Pro- cedure Dairy Plant Environmental and Pathogen Monitoring Procedure G H I J K Who is responsible Correction / Correc- Records Verification Reference Documents Describes the job role tive action Indicates the activities Describes the FBO documents and, where or title of the depart- Describes the correc- monitoring Describes the necessary, the relevant external documents, ment/function within tion and corrective and hazard verification ac- e.g. statutory and regulatory requirements. the FBO responsible for action aimed at pre- measurement tivities neces- monitoring the relevant venting reoccurrence parameter sary to confirm hazard measurement of exceeding the al- records to be the accuracy of parameters. lowable or permitted maintained. the monitor- hazard measurement ing and hazard parameters. measurement parameters. 134 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 3] PRP Verification Action Plan Worksheet This worksheet aids in planning PRP verification. Verification is confirmation, supported by objective evidence, specifying that requirements have been fulfilled. Original prerequisite program verification is carried out after the program has been implemented and de- veloped. Further planned verifications should take place at least once a year. Unscheduled verifications are required when PRP changes take place. The FBO should also have a verification plan. Verification may only be carried out by an authorized person. The FBO must document all verification activities for each PRP. A blank [WS 3] PRP verification action plan worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Prerequisite Program Verification Action Team #14 Reviewed by laboratory manager and pest control RPP team Rework Review of environment, pathogen and monitoring of foreign objects Review of GHP/GWP inspections Food Safety Management System audits Internal GMP / hygiene audits Review of product inspection Review of product disposal Review of traceability Review of training Frequency & criticality review Food Safety Management System audits Internal cGMP audits / GHP inspections Frequency and criticality review A B Instructions: Prerequisite program Verification Action Organization to provide details Organization to provide details of PRP verification actions associated with the PRP and who is of PRP Team Number and PRP responsible for the review of the verification action Title. We suggest the PRP Team # should match the relevant chapter in the relevant FSMS Scheme Standard, e.g. ISO/TS 22002-1 Chapter 14 – Rework FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 14: Rework 135 [WS 4] PRP Meeting Summary Worksheet This worksheet is used to document PRP meetings and any resulting decisions. A blank [WS 4] PRP meeting summary worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Outcome Date Partcipants Purpose (decisions/ Responsibility Deadline Performed actions) 20-Apr-15 G Moran Iniital review of Update PRP man- G Moran to com- 15-May-15 15-May-15 O Brown PRP agement worksheet plete verification M Rodrigues review-related sheet B Jackson PRPs D Smith O Murphy C Flack 28/4/2015 G Moran Complete GAP Completed and ap- G Moran to update 15-May-15 15-May-15 O Brown sheet proved PRP worksheets M Rodrigues Review PRP Reviewed and ap- B Jackson management proved D Smith worksheet Appointed desig- O Murphy Appoint desig- nated person C Flack nated person 12-Oct-15 G Moran Review of rework Reviewed/updated PRP team to com- 17-Dec-15 17-Dec-15 O Brown classification re- procedure plete M Rodrigues cords, e.g. product B Jackson name, D Smith production date, O Murphy shift, line of origin, C Flack shelf-life A B C D E F G Instructions: Date Participants Purpose Outcome(decisions/ Responsibility Deadline Performed List meet- List attendees, Provide the reason action) Identify those re- Record Provide ac- ing dates. including both for the meeting. Record decisions sponsible to execute deadlines. tion dates. team members made and next steps. decisions. and invitees. 136 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 5] PRP GAP Registration and Resolution Worksheet This worksheet defines and eliminates gaps between PRP requirements of a certain standard (s), for example, ISO/TS 22002-1, and other documents that must comply with FSMS. When completing this worksheet, the FBO may use different standards and / or documents to fulfill PRP re- quirements, for example, for an ISO / TS 22002-1 requirement. These should correspond to the FSMS of that particular FBO. A blank [WS 5] PRP GAP registration and resolution worksheet is available on the enclosed CD. Fill in only if gaps have been identified Gap Action Plan Description [of the Associat- Resolution ISO/TS Specific re- [Including requirement of ed Dairy Gap [Actions Comments 22002-1 quirement timescales for the Standard] Policy Completed completion] and Date] 14.2 Stor- The rework classifica- Recording of Food Rework Review/update Rework Need to age, Iden- tion or the reason for rework clas- safety procedure rework proce- procedure completed tification rework designation shall sification policy does not dure updated, see training and and Trace- be recorded (e.g. product fully meet PRP team verify effec- ability name,production date, shift, require- meeting 12- tiveness of line of origin, shelf-life) ments of Oct-2015 implemen- ISO/TS tation 22002-1 A B C D E F G H Instructions: Standard/ Description [of the require- Specific re- Associat- Gap Action Plan Gap Resolu- Comments Scheme ment of the Standard] quirement ed Policy Describe the [Including tion [Actions Add any name, PRP Provide a description of the Provide a Detail the gap. timescales for Completed additional name and requirement arising from the short de- relevant completion] and Date] relevant clause FSMS scheme where the gap scription of FSMS Provide details Provide comments, number exists. the specific Policy. of the action details of the if required. Provide a requirement to be taken to actions taken description where the address the to address of the FSMS gap exists specific require- the gap and Scheme Re- within the ment identified the date of quirement. FBO. as not having completion. been fulfilled. FSTK PRP Workbook Examples and Instructions (WS1- WS6) Prerequisite Program. PRP 14: Rework 137 [WS 6] Hazard Agent Worksheet The PRP Hazardous Agents Worksheet provides a standard classification system for recording hazardous agents in the FSTK PRP workbook. The hazardous agents classification system is based on the food and bever- age industry hazardous agent classification system. The hazardous agent worksheet is for reference or guidance purpose only; no template is provided. Hazardous Agents Hazard Class Abbreviation Microbiological (vegetative or spores, depending on circumstances) B Chemical (such as cleaning chemicals, non-food grade lubricants, oils and greases, and C chemical residues) Physical (such as various types of foreign material including metal, wood, plastic, or other P foreign bodies) Allergens (milk, soy, wheat, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanut) A A B Instructions: Hazardous agent Hazard Class Classify food safety hazard agents, e.g. biological, chemical, or physical. Indicate the food safety hazard agent code, e.g. biological – B; chemical – C; physical – P; allergen – A. 138 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan Workbook The second workbook details the FBO’s HACCP/O-PRP Plan based upon Codex Alimentarius and ISO 22000 requirements. It consists of 13 worksheets to be filled in by the designated HACCP team. Within these are ten main work- sheets, WS 1 to WS 10. There are three supplementary worksheets, WS A, WS B and WS C: see the FSTK HACCP/ O-PRP Plan Workbook Overview. The FSTK HACCP and O-PRP Plan Workbook (Excel files) can be found on the enclosed CD. The FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan workbook is recommended for use in conjunction with ISO 22000:2005. Each section of this workbook includes a worksheet stating:  A brief description of the worksheet’s specific purpose;  Instructions for the detail to be inserted in each field;  An example of a completed worksheet. Main Worksheets:  HACCP Scope Worksheet [WS 1]: defines and documents the scope of the HACCP study along with its revision history. It also lists the HACCP team members conducting the study.  Product/Ingredient Description Worksheet [WS 2]: defines and documents the product character- istics associated with the product or product category.  Flow Diagram Worksheet [WS 3]: defines and documents all production steps concerning the product and /or a group of similar products.  Hazard Identification and Description Worksheet [WS 4]: defines and documents hazards noted in the food production process, as identified by the HACCP team. These are described and assessed.  Control Measures Selection and Categorization Worksheet [WS 5]: defines and documents the selection and categorization of control measures related to identified hazards [WS B].  Validation of Control Measures Worksheet [WS 6]: defines and documents FBO validation of the control measures identified in worksheet [WS 5] above.  HACCP Plan including O-PRP Worksheet [WS 7]: defines and documents the details of all CCPs and O-PRPs, indicating control measures, critical limits, corrective actions taken, plus the verification events detailed in worksheet [ WS 8].  Verification Plan Worksheet [WS 8]: defines and documents verification activities intended to sub- stantiate HACCP effectiveness in a particular case.  Modification and Follow-Up Worksheet [WS 9]: defines and documents all plan modifications and follow-up steps resulting from these modifications.  Meeting Summery Worksheet [WS 10]: defines and documents meetings held by the HACCP team. Supplementary worksheets  Hazardous Agent Codes and Classification Worksheet [WS A]: defines the guideline for Food Safety/ HACCP team for assessing hazards controlled by HACCP system.  Hazard Assessment Table [WS B]: defines and documents the hazard assessment/risk assessment.  HACCP List of Supporting Documents Worksheet [WS C]: cites details of the list of reference docu- ments (procedures/work instructions) associated with the FBO HACCP Plan and O-PRP. FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan Workbook 139 History of HACCP In the 1960s, the Pillsbury Corporation developed the HACCP control system with NASA to ensure food safety for the first manned space missions. The HACCP system and guidelines for its application were defined by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. This Commission implements the joint Food Standards Program of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO). Following an outbreak of E. coli 0157 in Scotland in 1996, the Pennington Report recommended that HACCP be adopted by all food businesses to ensure food safety. All Global Food Safety Initiative Scheme standards, BRC, SQF, FSSC 22000 etc. have specific requirements for the incorporation of HACCP into an FBO’s food safety management system. Effective HACCP is invaluable in supporting any due diligence defense, and will enhance good manufacturing practice. What is HACCP? The word HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point) confuses many people. Simply put, it refers to a system that must be put in place to ensure that produced food is safe. This system is called a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and must be based on the principles of HACCP. A FSMS based on the principles of HACCP is a systematic approach to identifying and controlling hazards, whether microbiological, chemical or physical, that could pose a threat to the production of safe food – in simple terms, it involves identifying what could go wrong in a food system and planning how to prevent it. The FBO’s FSMS should allow the FBO to identify and control any hazards that could pose a danger to the preparation of safe food. It involves identifying what can go wrong, planning to prevent it and making sure the plan is being implemented. HACCP is a legal requirement but also benefits businesses. 140 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Principles of HACCP A Food Safety Management System based on the principles of HACCP enables the FBO to identify and control hazards before they threaten the safety of food to its consumers. There are seven principles of HACCP: 1. Identify the hazards This step requires the FBO to look at each step (e.g. purchasing, delivery, storage, preparation, cooking, chill- ing etc.) in its operation and identify what can go wrong e.g. salmonella in a cooked chicken product due to cross contamination with raw meat (biological hazard), contamination of uncovered food with detergent (chemical hazard) or a piece of broken glass fallen into an uncovered food (physical hazard). 2. Determine the critical control points (CCPs) During this step the FBO needs to identify the points in its operation that ensures control of the hazards e.g. cooking raw meat thoroughly will kill pathogens such as E. coli O157. 3. Establish critical limit(s) During this step the FBO sets limits to enable them to identify when a CCP is out of control, for example, when cooking beef burgers, the center of the burger must reach a minimum temperature of 75°C (or an equivalent time temperature combination, e.g. 70°C for two minutes) to ensure pathogens are destroyed. 4. Establish a system to monitor control of the CCP During this step when identifying CCPs and critical limits it is important to have a way to monitor and record what is happening at each CCP. Typically, monitoring will involve measuring parameters such as tempera- ture and time. However, how you monitor and how often will depend on the size and nature of your busi- ness. Monitoring should in all cases be simple, clear and easy to do. For example, measure the temperature of refrigerated food to ensure that it is being maintained below 5°C. 5. Establish the corrective action to be taken when a particular CCP is not under control When FBO monitoring indicates that a CCP is not under control, corrective action must be taken. For ex- ample, when the temperature of the food in a refrigerator rises to 10°C due to a technical fault, discard the food and repair the refrigerator using the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the correct temperature of 5°C is achieved. 6. Establish procedures for verification to confirm the HACCP system is working effectively The FBO should review and correct the FSMS periodically and any time they make changes to its operations. For example, when replacing an oven, verify that the time/temperature settings in the new oven achieve the minimum safe cooking temperature for a particular dish by measuring the temperature of the food. 7. Establish documentation concerning all procedures and records appropriate to these principles and their application For the successful implementation of the FSMS based upon HACCP, appropriate documentation and records must be kept and be readily available. It is unrealistic to operate HACCP or to demonstrate compliance with current legislation without providing evidence such as written records. As with the FSMS itself, the complex- ity of record keeping depends on the nature and complexity of the business. The aim should be to ensure control is maintained without generating excessive paperwork. Preliminary Steps in Developing a HACCP Plan 141 Preliminary Steps in Developing a HACCP Plan Introduction To develop a HACCP plan, the FBO needs to plan and develop the processes necessary for producing safe food products. The first step is to collect important information in a fact-finding process called Preliminary Steps. ISO 22000:2005 requires all relevant information needed to conduct the hazard analysis to be collected, main- tained, updated and documented. The Purpose of the Preliminary Steps: A HACCP system and/or a FSMS is a systematic, preventive approach to ensure the safe production of food products. Prior to the application of HACCP, the FBO should operate according to the Codex General Principles of Food Hygiene, the appropriate Codex Codes of Practice, and appropriate food safety legislation. The FBO needs to understand the food sector requirements that applies to its food products and processes. The FBO is obliged to implement, operate and ensure the effectiveness of the planned activities and any changes to those activities. The Five Preliminary Steps The internationally-recognized Codex Alimentarius Commission outlines five preliminary steps that must be completed before developing a HACCP plan. The development of the plan is a logical step-by-step process. The preliminary steps necessary before implementing a HACCP plan include the following, which must be ad- dressed in sequence: 1. Assemble the HACCP team; 2. Describe the food and its distribution; 3. Describe the intended use and consumers of the food; 4. Develop a flow diagram that describes the process; 5. Verify the flow diagram. Preliminary Step #1 – Assemble the HACCP Team To ensure that all likely hazards and critical control points (CCPs) are identified, a multidisciplinary team of people must be assembled to develop, implement and maintain the HACCP system. The HACCP team should include people with operational experience, product specific knowledge and a good understanding of the production process. The HACCP team should include the following types of employees: quality assurance (QA), technical staff, production managers and supervisors, laboratory personnel, engineer- ing and sanitation staff. If the FBO is small, the HACCP Team may be supported by an external FSMS consultant. In such cases, there should be a written agreement or contract in place between the FBO and the FSMS Consultant clearly defin- ing their role and responsibilities. The FBO has a duty of care to ensure the FSMS consultant is qualified and competent and can perform his or her role given the risk level of the product or commodity being processed. A HACCP team leader should be designated to oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of the HACCP system. He or she must have a good understanding of HACCP and a working knowledge of the product and its production process. It is desirable that the HACCP team leader has proven competence in training design and delivery, i.e. attendance at a recognized Train-the-Trainer course is recommended. 142 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Preliminary Step #2 – Describe the Food and its Distribution A full description of the product must be prepared to provide a profile of the product and help determine food safety hazards associated with its production. A key element is the collection of food safety hazards and acceptable limits. The HACCP team needs to collect food safety hazards identification data and acceptance levels as defined and documented by: Statutory and regulatory agencies:  The Codex Alimentarius Commission;  Customers;  Scientific studies. Product Descriptions must describe relevant food safety information, such as:  Available water;  Process parameters, e.g. pH, heavy metals;  End product characteristics, e.g. shape, size, color, texture, odor;  Method of preservation;  Packaging;  Storage conditions;  Shelf life;  Special labelling information;  Customer preparation;  Method of distribution. Preliminary Step #3 – Describe the Intended Use and Consumers of the Food It is important to identify the expected use of a product by the end user or consumer (for example, is the product cooked before consumption or ready to eat without cooking) because the intended use of a product will affect hazard analysis decisions. Intended use information also needs to state whether the end user will be the general public or a specific con- sumer group, particularly vulnerable groups of the population such as infants, the elderly, pregnant women, ill people, immuno-compromised persons or cancer patients. Preliminary Step #4 – Develop a Flow Diagram that Describes the Process The HACCP Team must create a flow diagram that provides a clear, simple outline of all inputs, steps and outputs in the food production process. The all steps in the process must be set out, including any rework or recycling of materials. The flow diagram will provide the basis for carrying out a systematic hazard analysis. Preliminary Steps in Developing a HACCP Plan 143 Preliminary Step #5 – Verify the Flow Diagram On-Site An on-site verification of the flow diagram must be carried out to confirm that it accurately reflects the food production process. The HACCP team should follow the production process on-site and check that the flow diagram includes all steps that are carried out. When verifying the accuracy of the flow diagram, consider different shifts and hours of operation, different batch sizes, optional ingredients and non-routine steps such as equipment maintenance. After the five preliminary steps to developing a HACCP plan have been completed, a solid foundation will be in place to successfully apply to the seven principles of HACCP. Benefits of HACCP HACCP provides businesses with a cost-effective system for controlling food safety at every stage of the food production process, including production, storage, distribution, and sale to the final consumer. The preventive approach of HACCP improves food safety management and complements other quality management sys- tems. The main benefits of HACCP are:  Saves your business money in the long run;  Avoids you poisoning your customers;  Food safety standards increase;  Ensures you are compliant with the law;  Food quality standards increase;  Organizes your process to produce safe food;  Organizes your staff promoting teamwork and efficiency;  Due diligence defense in court. IFC has developed a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis tool that enables the FBO to establish the benefits of adopting HACCP or a FSMS. See Module 7 of the IFC FSTK. Included in this FSTK is a partial example of a milk processing HACCP plan. In the partial milk processing ex- ample, two CCPs and one O-PRP example are provided. 144 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES HACCP Document Templates for Whole Milk Overview & Guide Of The HACCP Worksheets Main Worksheets Supplementary Worksheets Comments [WS1-WS10] [WSA- WSC] WS 1 Registration and approval of the HACCP Study HACCP Scope WS 2 Product and process description, including raw PRODUCT/INGREDIENT material and end product characteristics DESCRIPTIONS WS 3 Simplified process flow diagram with OPRP and FLOW DIAGRAM CCP location WS A Guidance for Food Safety/ HACCP team for as- HAZARDOUS AGENT CODES sessing hazards controlled by HACCP system AND CLASSIFICATION WS 4 Each potential hazard is listed and significance HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND is determined with help of severity of health DESCRIPTION effect and likelihood of appearance Coding and classifying of the potentially hazard- WS B ous agents that need to be considered during HAZARD ASSESSMENT TABLE the study WS 5 With help of the decision tree the control CONTROL MEASURE SELECTION measures are categorized to CCP, OPRP or AND CATEGORIZATION Modification WS 6 Evidence that the control measure can achieve VALIDATION OF CONTROL the targeted limits MEASURES List and overview of all identified CCPs and WS 7 OPRPs with control measures, limits, corrective HACCP PLAN INCLUDING OPRPs actions and responsibilities Overview of verification activities that shows WS 8 that the CCP's and OPRPs have been imple- VERIFICATION PLAN mented properly WS 9 MODIFICATION(S) AND FOLLOW- List of modifications with all details UP WS 10 Recording meetings, attendances and decisions MEETING ACTIVITY LOG made by the team WS C (Optional) LIST OF SUPPORTING Recording and filing supporting information DOCUMENTS FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan Workbook HACCP Document Templates for Whole Milk 145 [WS1] HACCP Scope Worksheet This worksheet defines the extent of the scope of the FBO HACCP and demonstrates its effectiveness. The worksheet is composed of two parts: the first should be completed before the start of the HACCP study and the second section after the completion of HACCP study. The worksheet consists of eight sections. Completion instructions are outlined below. A blank [WS1] HACCP Scope Worksheet is included on the enclosed CD. Complete the first section (below) at the start of the HACCP study Instructions: HACCP Study N°: Version N°: #122015 V1.0 HACCP Study HACCP study details Tick as appropriate Provide information includ- New HACCP study  ing the HACCP study number, version number HACCP study Scheduled review 20-12-2015 details, and HACCP study start date. Unscheduled review Study started Date: 01-02-2015 HACCP Study Scope Factory Job Bloggs LLC Plant/line 2211 HACCP Study Scope Complete HACCP study scope, Brand Bloggs including factory name, plant/ line, brand, product name, Product name Whole Milk product code, FSMS reference. Product code IMS #1 FSMS reference ISO 22000 Description of scope of study (e.g. module (start and end point) or products Description of Scope of Study included) Provide a short descrip- tion about the processes and Grade “A” Asceptically processed and packaged Milk product. Scheduled or unscheduled review: Main changes / reasons / causes Scheduled or Unscheduled Review: ISO 22000/FSSC 22000 Review Provide the HACCP review history, including type (scheduled or (unscheduled). For unscheduled reviews, indicate the reason. HACCP Team Members Name Responsibility / Role / Expertise Department / Company G Moran Food Safety Manager Food Safety/QA O Brown Hygienist/Microbiologist Hygienist HACCP Team Members M Rodrigues Milk Processing Manager Milk Processing Provide details on HACCP team B Jackson Laboratory Manager Laboratory members. D Smith Warehouse Manager Warehousing O Murphy Engineering Manager Engineering C Flack Factory Manager Management N Williams Veterinary Food Safety/QA 146 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Instructions: Authorisation for new HACCP study or update to new version Authorization of HACCP Study Factory Manager C Flack Date: 15-02-2015 Indicate name and positions of authorized persons and date of authorization. Complete the section below on completion of the HACCP study Planned Modification(s) according to HACCP study Modification N° Provisional Control Measure(s) for im- Dead-line mediate application Date: Planned Modifi cation Identify HACCP study issue, Date: next review date, modification Date: number, provisional control measures and deadlines. HACCP study review HACCP study issue date Next scheduled 20-12-2015 Study issued Date: 15-02-2015 review - Date: Authorisation of finished study Food Safety Team G Moran Date: 12-02-2015 Authorization of Completed Leader Study Hygieniest/Micro- O Brown Date: 12-02-2015 Authorized persons should sign biologist and date the study. Factory Manager C Flack Date: 12-02-2015 FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan Workbook HACCP Document Templates for Whole Milk 147 [WS2] Product/Ingredient Description Worksheet The product description worksheet provides details of products and processes, including raw material and end-product characteristics. Each product (or a group of similar products) shall be fully specified and docu- mented, including sensitivity to and potential for safety risks. The description of product safety encompasses the food chain, ranging from raw materials used to the distribution of the finished products. The traceability of the raw materials up to and including final supply shall be described. An extensive specification of the end products is required to ensure a comprehensive assessment of the food safety procedures. End-products specified on the worksheet must clearly reflect the following product details:  Product name  Type  General product specifications, such as appearance and weight  Specific requirements such as relevant legislation and/or customer requirements  Raw materials and ingredients used (composition)  Safety indicators (chemical, microbiological and physical, allergens)  Product packaging  Main steps and processing conditions (production method)  Shelf life and storage conditions  Safety-related product labeling  Intended use by consumers / proper use  Transportation conditions and distribution methods  Potential for mishandling/misuse of the product  Target consumer groups  Other characteristics having an impact on food safety The description of raw and auxiliary materials which have contact with the food should concisely indicate the following:  Names of these raw materials, ingredients and auxiliary materials  Composition  High-risk ingredients  Safety indicators (chemical, microbiological and physical, allergens)  Origin or supplier  Main stages and processing conditions (production method)  Methods of packaging and transportation  Storage conditions and shelf life  Preparation or processing before use/reprocessing  Acceptance criteria related to food safety The column “Source of Information” refers to relevant legislative, regulatory, technological or other documents regulating the requirements specified here. All indicators in this form are provided solely for illustrative pur- poses. When designing its own specifications, the FBO should give consideration to all indicators relative to existing legislation and regulations and customer requirements, as well as cited features. A blank [WS2] Product/ Ingredient Description Worksheet is included on the enclosed CD. 148 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES End- product Characteristics Instructions: Name (product(s), Grade ‘A’ Asceptically Processed and Packaged Milk product group(s), line) Composition Cow Milk Type (e.g. raw, Ready to Eat cooked, ready to eat) Key physical, Chemical Parameters: biological and Heavy metals: chemical Lead, mg / kg, not more than 0.1 characteristics Arsenic, mg / kg, not more than 0.05 Cadmium, mg / kg, not more than 0.03 Mercury,mg/kg,notmorethan0.005 Antibiotics: Chloramphenicol is not allowed Tetracycline group is not allowed End-product characteristics Streptomycin is not allowed Complete details of product Penicillin is not allowed or product family name, type, Inhibitory substances are not allowed physical and chemical charac- Melamines are not allowed teristics, key processing steps Radionuclides: and other characteristics. In- Cs-137 Bq / kg, not more than 100 dicate details of raw materials, Sr-90, Bq / kg, not more than 37 high risk ingredients, packaging materials, rework, and other Biologocal Parameters: characteristics. • Mesophilic aerobic and facultative anaerobic microorganisms - no more than -100,000 cfu / g • (coliforms) in 0.1 - are not allowed • Pathogens including Salmonella spp 25.0 g - not allowed • Staphylococcus aureus in 1.0g - not allowed • Listeria in 25.0 g - not allowed Phisical Parameters: Group purity - not less than 1 Particles of mechanical impurities are not allowed Key processing steps Storage, Clarifier/Seperator, Normalization, Pasteurization, Filler, (e.g. drying, heat Storage, Distribution/Logistics treatments, freezing) Other Specifications and Regulatory requirements (food safety related) Specifi cations and regulatory requirements Product specifications JB-0346-7654-A (food safety related) Indicate details of product Product specific regu- specifications and regulatory latory requirements PMO 2005 requirements. Filling and Packing Filling and packaging Packaging description High density polyethylene gallon container with a polypropylene (e.g. size) snap-on screw tamper evident cap Complete details of packaging and packaging system require- Packaging system (e.g. ments. Aseptic packaging modified atmosphere) Claims and Label Information Instruction for use by Keep refrigerated, Grade ‘A’ pasteurized, homogenized, vitamin A consumers (incl. use or and D added, 30% less fat than regular milk storage after opening) Claims and label information Statements for safe Complete details of product use (e.g. allergen info, claims and label information. Shelf life - 7 days; storage temperature not to exceed +6 degrees special instructionfor C - 24 hours safe handling) Other Date of manufacture FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan Workbook HACCP Document Templates for Whole Milk 149 Distribution / Storage / Description Distribution instruc- Product is cased in standard milk cases - four units per case, us- tions (e.g. ambient, ing refrigerated trucks from 0 degrees C to + 20 degrees C chilled, frozen) Distribution/storage/de- scription Storage instructions Distributed using refrigerated trucks from 0 degrees C to + 20 Complete details of distribution, (e.g. ambient, chilled, degrees C in a vehicle fitted out tor the shipment of food for the storage, shelf-life and other frozen) wholesale and retail trade conditions. Storage conditions at temperature from 0 degrees C to + 20 Shelf life conditions degrees C. Shelf life - 7 days Other Not applicable Use by Consumers Ready to serve product. May also be used as an ingredient in Intended use preparing meals Use by consumers Target group of users Supply details of intended use, and special consumer special consumer groups, and Consumers of all ages consume this product considerations (e.g. reasonably expected mishan- infants, elderly) dling and misuse. Reasonably expected mishandling and Not stored under proper refrigeration misuse Incoming Material Characteristics Name all raw materials, Name of raw materi- Cow milk ingredients, food and contact als, ingredients materials. Composition Composition Cow milk Specify ingredients, including food additives and processing aids. High-risk ingredients (e.g., al- lergens, microbiological or dan- gerous raw materials, sources of foreign bodies) Provide a list of high-risk ingredients: allergens (celery, corn, eggs, citrus, pumpkin, legumes, peanuts, soybeans, Cow’s milk - a hospitable environment for the development of milk, seafood, sesame, tree nuts, High-risk ingredients microorganisms (lactic acid bacteria, streptococci, coliforms, wheat); microbiological hazards putrefaction bacteria, Salmonella spp among others) (Salmonella spp.; Clostridium botulinum; Staphylococcus aurеus; Yersinia enterocolitica; Listeria monocytogenes; Vibrio spp.; Escherichia coli O157:H7; Clostridium perfringens; Bacillus cereus; Campylobacter spp.; Shigella spp.); sources of foreign bodies: packaging, material, transport, product type. 150 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Instructions: Chemical Parameters: Toxic elements: • Lead, mg / kg, not more than 0.1 • Arsenic, mg / kg, not more than 0.05 • Cadmium, mg / kg, not more than 0.03 • Mercury, mg / kg, not more than 0,005 Pesticides: • Hexachloran α, β, γ isomers), mg / kg, not more than 1.25 (in terms of fat) • DDT and its metabolites, mg/ kg, not more than 1.0 (in terms of fat) Radionuclides: Key physical, biological and • Сs-137, Bq / kg, not more than 100 chemical characteristics • Sr-90, Bq / kg, not more than 3.7 • Inhibiting substances are not allowed Properties or characteristics of Antibiotics: the product are important in Key physical, biological and chemical charac- • Chloramphenicol is not allowed determining its safety. These teristics • Tetracycline group is not allowed can be physical (particle size, • Streptomycin is not allowed porosity, weight, etc.), chemi- • Penicillin is not allowed cal (pH, water activity, acidity, etc.) or microbiological (con- Biologocal Parameters: Number of somatic cells, thousand/cm3, tent CFU/g) characteristics. • Mesophilic aerobic and facultative anaerobic microorgan- isms - no more than -100,000 cfu / g (coliforms) in 0.1 - are not allowed • Pathogens including Salmonella spp 25.0 g - not allowed • Staphylococcus aureus in 1.0g - not allowed • Listeria in 25.0 g - not allowed Phisical Parameters: Density, kg/m3, at least 1028 Group of purity - not less than 1 Particle mechanical impurities not allowed Supplier Supplier Dairy Farm World of Milk Specify raw material supplier. Main stages and conditions (method of production) such Processing main steps as drying, heat treatment, Obtained during the mechanical milking of cattle, followed by and freezing and conditions (pro- cooling to +6 ° C duction method) Specify processes to block the occurrence, reproduction or survival of microorganisms. Packaging materials in con- Packing and transpor- Closed tightly-sealed transportation containers (stainless steel tact with food tation containers tanks); food rubber gaskets used in sealing the lids Specify the type of material in contact with food. Storage conditions and shelf life Storage conditions and Storage temperature not to exceed +6 ° C. 24 hours Specify shelf life and appropri- shelf life ate storage conditions for raw materials. Preparation and/or process- ing before use Preparation and/ or Specify stages of preparation Filtering, cooling processing before use or processing of raw materials prior to use to minimize food hazards. Temperature when accepted of not more +10 ° C Acceptance criteria related Availability of veterinary certificate to safety Acceptance criteria Test for the absence of antibiotics (chloramphenicol, tetracycline related to safety group, streptomycin, penicillin) Specify safety criteria of raw Group of purity- not less than 1 materials checked by the Particles of mechanical impurities are not allowed company at acceptance. Other (e.g preserva- Other tives, processing aids, Not applicable Specify other relevant infor- sevices) mation, if any. FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan Workbook HACCP Document Templates for Whole Milk 151 [WS 3] Flow Diagram Worksheet This worksheet illustrates the product production process within an HACCP system. The flow diagram should be constructed by the HACCP team and should cover all operational steps pertain- ing to a specific product. The same flow diagram may be used for any number of products manufactured by similar processing. Prepare flow diagrams for the products or process categories covered by the HACCP system. Flow diagrams should provide a basis for evaluating the possibility of an occurrence, increase or introduction of food safety hazards. The flow diagrams need to take into account the relevant process steps, their sequence and how they relate to each other. If work is subcontracted or outsourced, it should be indicated in the flow diagram. The flow diagram should detail the introduction of raw materials or ingredients. If rework is an option in the process or recycling, these steps need to be included. Finally, waste, by-products, intermediate and end-prod- ucts should be included in the flow diagram. The accuracy of the flow diagrams and layout shall be verified by the HACCP/Food Safety Team. This verification shall be repeated periodically (at least annually) to identify and document modifications to process installation and layout. The FBO needs to make diagram for all process steps, including all control steps (CCP), with specific parameters. In parallel with the flow diagram, the docu- ment and person responsible should be identified for most flow diagram steps. It is important to include steps such as waste treatment, CIP systems, re-processing in the flow diagram: 1: Construct a flow diagram of the process 2: Number each step in the process 3: Indicate CCP when HACCP system study is finished 4: Indicate OPRP when HACCP system study is finished 5: Record on-site verification of flow-diagram To complete this Worksheet, information can be found in following system documents:  Codex Alimentarius Standard Commission  CAC/RCP 1-1969, Rev.4-2003 General principles of Food Hygiene  Food Safety System based on ISO 22000 152 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES # Production Process Step Step Discription CCP1 Input control of raw and auxiliary materials is carried out in the enterprise laboratory in accordance with the guidelines on technochemical and microbiological control at dairy 1 1 industry companies; these are duly approved, and consis- Raw milk receiving tent with the standards of research methods specified in O-PRP 1 the technical specifications for this product. Milk selected based on safety indicators is purified by me- chanical filters, then immediately cooled to (4 ± 2) ° C and 2 2 fed to the intermediate storage tanks. The duration of raw Raw milk cleaning/filtration and storge milk storage at a temperature up to 4 ° C is 12 hours; and 6 hours at up to 6 ° C. 3.1 3 3.2 Part of the milk is separated in cream separators in order to 3 Raw milk Storage Separation of milk Raw cream storage select the cream. The milk is normalized in mass fractions of fat and protein in such a way that these shares of the normalized mass fractions correspond to milk fat and protein shares in the end-product. As for fat, milk is normalized as follows: • Cream is added to a whole milk 4.1 • As for protein, the milk can be normalized by mixing milk Vitamin receiving batches with content of varying protein weight percentages. 4.3 • Vitamins should be stored in a dry, dark place with limited 4 Vitamin dosage 4 access at a temperature not higher than + 25 ° C; Can be Normalization stored in a sealed package without air and light 1 year. and fortification • For dosage of vitamins, the responsible person must be 4.2 weight the required number of vitamin and prepare a solu- Vitamin storage tion as recommended by the technological instruction in O-PRP 2 compliance with the safety requirements. • The required amount of the complex need to take, trying not to raise dust, wearing protective gloves and goggles to avoid contact with skin and eyes. • After using of the vitamin the package must be tightly closed. 5 5 Homogenization Milk is homogenized at a pressure of 12-18 bar. CCP2 The milk is pasteurized at a temperature not less than 85° 6 C and pesterization timenot less than 20 sec (this time is 6 Pasterization conditioned by constructive features of the equipment) and cooled to 4 ± 2 ° C. 7 Pasteurized refrigerated milk enters the tank for intermedi- 7 Pasterization ate storage before further processing. The maximum shelf storage life of pasteurized milk to sterilization is 24 hours. 8.1 8.4 Pasterized milk bottling is carried out under hygienic conditions. Conteiner receiving Waste from The packaging material is clening with pasterized or packaging 8 treated water before bottling. 8 Filling Packaging material is supplied only from approved supplier. 8.3 Conteiner cleaning The certificate of analysis and/or compliance is provided. 8.2 Conteiner storage with pasterized/ Laboratory is providing incoming inspection according to treated water company requirements. Packets put in shrink film or cardboard trays are stacked on pallets for foodstuff transportation and fed to the dry 9 clean chamber at a temperature of 0 ° C to +20 ° C. Here 9 Cold storage the pasterized milk is cooled to a temperature of +20 ° C or less, in less than 24 hours, after which the process is O-PRP 3 considered complete. Product in storage must be protected from direct sunlight. The shelf life of pasterized milk with a fat content of 5.0% 10 in a pack of composite material with a nominal volume 10 Distribution/ logistics of 1 litre is four months from the date of manufacture at a temperature ranging from 0 ° C to +20 ° C. Authorization Name Position / responsibilities in Signature Date The document should be approved on-site the team after the flow diagram check is completed G Moran Food Safety Manager, HACCP Signature 02.01.2015 This document should be verified on-site Team Leader after the flow diagram check is completed FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan Workbook HACCP Document Templates for Whole Milk 153 [WS 4] Hazard Identification and Description Worksheet The hazard identification and description worksheet identifies each potential hazard and determines its signif- icance by the severity of the potential health effect and likelihood of occurrence. Whenever the FBO changes in a manner that could adversely affect food safety, all relevant steps of the hazard analysis should be updated. Hazard Identification The FBO (HACCP/Food Safety Team) shall identify and document all potential biological, chemical and physi- cal hazards that can have an adverse effect on product safety. The identification shall include all aspects of operations within the scope of the HACCP/FSMS system. The hazard identification shall include:  Raw materials and ingredients: specifications, process control at suppliers;  Characteristics of interim and end products: intrinsic product specifications;  Characteristics of used processes, including subcontracted services;  Prerequisite program (PRP), including aspects including: • Layout of the facility, production lines, installations and equipment; • Location of rooms, routing, storage and separation of raw materials, interim products, end products, ventilation; • Production processes such as purchasing, cleaning and disinfection, packaging, maintenance, pest control, and waste management; • Personnel (including arrangements for visitors and external service providers, e.g. mechanics): hy- giene, knowledge with regard to food hygiene and food safety, requirements to provide notification of diseases and infections. Hazard Analysis (Risk) The FBO (HACCP/Food Safety Team) shall conduct a hazard analysis to identify hazards that should be elimi- nated or reduced and controlled to ensure the safe production of food. The hazard analysis should include the probability of hazard occurrence and severity of adverse health effects. A blank [WS 4] Hazard Identification and Description Worksheet is included in the enclosed CD. 154 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Location of potential Hazard Description hazard Indicate the step (e.g. raw mtrl, processing or Describe clearly and specifically the hazards that are reasonably expected to occur at each step: distribution) at which class (M, P, C or A), agent, size, origin, nature, etc. the hazard may be intro- duced. Nature of the hazard Origin or source (e.g. presense, ability of the hazard (e.g. to grow, survive, Step where and how it Step No: H# Hazard Class formation of toxins (description) can be introduced or toxic chemicals, into the product or migration of its environment) chemicals) Therapeutic Raw Milk Primary milk produc- 1 C drugs C1 Presence Receiving tion [farm] (antibiotics) Raw Milk Toxic elements Primary milk produc- 1 C C3 Presence, introduction Receiving (heavy metals) tion [farm] Salmonella, Staphylococ- Primary milk produc- Raw Milk cus aureus, 1 B B1 tion [farm], transpor- Presence, introduction Receiving L mono- tation cytogenes, Listeria,Shigella Extraneous Primary milk produc- Raw Milk 1 P material (stone, P1 tion [farm], transpor- Presence Receiving glass e.g.) tation Primary milk produc- Raw Milk 1 A Allergen A1 tion [farm], transpor- Presence Receiving tation Pathogenic mi- Primary milk produc- croorganisms tion [farm], person- B salmonella, S B1 Survival nel, work environ- Aurus, L mono- ment 6 Pasteurization cytogenes C Absence __ _____ __ P Absence __ _____ __ A B C D E F G Instructions: Step # Step Descrip- Hazard class Hazardous agent Hazard # Origin or source of the Nature of the hazard Defines tion Defines the description Defines the hazard Defines particular hazard sequential Defines the title hazard agent Defines the haz- hazard agent Defines where and how threats (e.g., availability, number or description of class: ard controlled by code: B1; C1, P the product or environ- capacity for growth, sur- for each the process step B - biological the measure ment can be contami- vival, allocation of toxins process C - chemical nated or toxic chemicals, migra- step P – physical tion of chemicals) A – allergen FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan Workbook HACCP Document Templates for Whole Milk 155 Justification Hazard Assessment for Selection of Hazards and Assesment Q1: Based on the hazard description, likelihood of oc- Provide supporting data/references on currence (before applying the control measure) and likelihood of occurrence, information on severity of health effects, does this hazard needs to severity of health effects and acceptabel be controlled, i.e. is it a significant hazard? level in end product. For each hazard, document why it is or why it is not likely to occur or causing Significant hazard? adverse health effects. For non significant (Yes/No) hazards document if it is manged e.g. by Severity For significant Acceptable level Likelihood of a PRP, through a specification or Major of adverse hazard, select and in end product occurrence Allergen Declaration (MAD) health effect categorize control Make sure that all hazards likely to occur measure(s) on are considered WS 5 Justify why a certain hazard has been disregarded Can cause Hazard likelyhood is frequent, antibiotics Absence Frequent [4] Significant [20] fatality [5] used to treat animals. Lead, mg / kg, not more than 0.1 Last two years there were not indentified Arsenic, mg / kg, heavy metals in incoming milk. This hazard is Could occur Can cause ill- not more than Insignificant [6] controlled by the prerequisites programs for [2] ness [3] 0.05 Cadmium, the analysis of incoming raw materials and mg / kg, not more finished products. than 0.03 Can lead to Hazard is controlled by PRP [Incoming raw Absence Rare [1] serious illness Insignificant [4] material] and finished product]. [4] Taking into account a moderate level of Could occur Can cause hygiene in primary milk production on the Absence Insignificant [6] [2] illness 3] farm, there is a remote probability of en- countering foreign objects in milk. This hazard is controlled by the prerequisites Can lead to programs - allergen control procedure and Always presence Rare [1] serious illness Insignificant [4] mention in the label as cow’s milk.. This haz- [4] ard is not insignificant for a consumer who may suffer from the allergy. Can lead to Pasterization can be violated by the survival Could occur Absence serious illness Significant [8] probability of microorganisms in the milk, [2] [4] creating a severe health hazard. _____ __ _____ __ _____ _____ __ _____ __ _____ H I G K L Acceptable level in Likelihood of Severity of Significant hazard Justification of hazard selection and assess- end product occurrence adverse health Defines whether the ment Defines acceptable Defines the like- effect hazard is significant Defines why it is or is not likely to occur, and level of hazard as lihood of hazard Defines the or not. For significant cause, or not cause, adverse health effects required by law or occurrence severity of any hazards, select and customer specifica- adverse health categorize control tions effect arising measure(s) on HACCP from the hazard Hazard Assessment Worksheet 156 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 5] Control Measure Selection and Categorization The control measures selection and categorization worksheet categorizes the control measures and states whether they should be managed through operational PRPs or by the HACCP plan. The HACCP/Food Safety Team shall identify and document the control measures to be applied or imple- mented when the hazard identification and hazard analysis concludes that the risk of an identified hazard is significant and needs to be eliminated or reduced and controlled at an acceptable level. The HACCP/Food Safety Team shall conduct an assessment of every step in the process using a decision tree. The assessment shall be based on the differing expertise within the team and shall utilize external and internal information. For each step, including all products, processes and parts of the PRP, the assessed aspects shall be identified. The reasons for deciding whether it is a CCP (critical control point) or not shall be documented and traceable. Step and Hazard Control Measures Select and describe a control measure or combi- nation of control measures capable of prevent- ing, eliminating or reducing the hazard to an Transfer hazards considered significant in the hazard assessment in acceptable level. WS 4 to this worksheet (WS 5). Document the rationale for the selection, e.g. effectiveness of applied control measures alone or in combination against identified hazard (refer to documents if possible)? Step Step # H# Hazard Description of control measures description” 1 Raw Milk Re- C1 Therapeutic Drugs (antibiot- Control of raw milk to assure the absence of anti- ceiving ics: chloramphenicol, tetra- biotics using express method (Delvotest) cycline family, streptomycin, penicillin) 2 Raw Milk Filtra- P1 Extraneous Foreign Mate- PRP [Incoming Raw Material] -Filtering and purity tion rial- glass control of raw milk — — — — — 6 Pasterization B1 Pathogenic Micro Organisms Pasterization — — — — — 8.3 Container clean- B1 E.coli There are no control measures ing with paster- ized/treated water A B C D E Instructions: Step # Step description Hazard # Hazardous agent description Description of control measures Defines Defines the title or Defines Defines the hazard controlled by Describes the control measure / combination of con- sequential description of the the hazard the measure trol measures taken to prevent hazards, eliminate or number for process step agent reduce them to an acceptable level each pro- code: B1; cess step C1, P, FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan Workbook HACCP Document Templates for Whole Milk 157 More than one control measure may be required to control a hazard, and more than one hazard may be con- trolled by a control measure. Classification of control measures: a) Prerequisites Programs (PRP) b) Operational Prerequisites Programs (O-PRP) c) HACCP plan Each field in this worksheet contains instructions/guides as to the information or rating to be entered in the relevant fields. The worksheet also contains a number of questions with answer options, where the significance of selecting each answer is explained. A blank [WS 5] Control Measure Selection and Categorization Worksheet can be found on the enclosed CD. Categorization of Control Measures in OPRPs and CCPs - answer questions Q1 to Q5 as necessary Q1: Based on the likelihood of occurrence (before applying the control measure) and the severity of adverse health effects (WS 4), is this hazard significant (needs to be controlled)? YES: This is a significant hazard. Go to Q2. NO: This is not a significant hazard. Q2: Will a subsequent processing step, including expected use by consumer, guarantee the removal of this significant hazard, or its reduction to an acceptable level? YES: Identify and name subsequent step. NO: Go to Q3. Q3: Are control measures or practices in place at this step, and do they exclude, reduce or maintain this signifi- cant hazard to/at an acceptable level? YES: Go to Q4. NO: Modify the process or product and go to Q1. Q4: Is it possible to establish critical limits for the control measure at this step? YES: Go to Q5. NO: This hazard is managed by an OPRP. Q5: Is it possible to monitor the control measure in such a way that corrective actions can be taken immediately when there is a loss of control? YES: This hazard is managed by the HACCP-plan (CCP). NO: This hazard is managed by an OPRP. Justification Provide supporting evidence that that slelected Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 CCP / OPRP / MOD control measure(s) and target/critical limits will adequately control the hazard. Express method allows testing for each batch of raw materials and detection of antibotics in dairy raw materials Yes No Yes Yes Yes CCP 1 Filteration of milk by filter with a cell diameter of 0.01mm en- Yes No Yes Yes No O-PRP 1 ables prevention of impurities in milk — — — — — — — Pasterization destroys some pathogenic micro organisms in milk, Yes No Yes Yes Yes CCP 2 or at a minimum reduces their number to an acceptable level - absence in 25 mg — — — — — — — Process change needed; use pasteurized or additionally purified Process water Yes No No — — modification F G H Categorization of control measures CCP/O-PRP/process Decision justification in OPRPs and CCPs. Answer ques- modification Notes the rationale behind the choice of a measure / combination of tions Q1 to Q5 as necessary Identifies the category control measures Provides questions the HACCP team of control measure should answer, giving a range of pos- selected sible responses 158 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 6] Validation of Control Measures Worksheet The purpose of the validation of control measures worksheet is to provide the evidence that the control mea- sure can achieve the targeted limits. It questions the organization as to the effectiveness of the controls that has in place to address each hazardous agent. Each field in this worksheet contains instructions/guides as to the information or rating to be entered in the relevant fields. The worksheet contains a number of questions that prompt for the type of information required. A blank [WS 6] Validation of Control Measures Worksheet can be found on the enclosed CD. CCP N° Justification for the Selection of Step Hazardous agent Control measure OPRP N° Control Measures CCP 1 1 Therapeutic Drugs: anti- Control of raw milk Rapid test allows quick determina- biotics: tetracycline group, for the absence of tion of the presence of antibiotics in penicillin, streptomycin, antibotics using the raw materials. This methodology is chloramphenicol Delvo test approved and ensures test accuracy and reliability O-PRP 1 2 Extraneous foreign material Filtration and purity Filtration of milk on a filter cell with control of raw milk a diameter of 0.01 mm enables the prevention of impurities in the fin- ished product CCP 2 6 Pathogenic microorganisms, Pasteurization Pasteurization destroys some including Salmonella S. au- pathogenic microorganisms in the reus, L. monocytogenes milk or reduces their numbers to an acceptble level A B c D E Instructions: CCP N° Step # Hazardous agent description Control measure Justification for the selection of OPRP N° Defines Defines the hazard controlled Defines the control control measures Defines CCP sequential by the measure measures selected for Defines whether the control measure and O-PRP number for this hazard functions in practice numbers each process step FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan Workbook HACCP Document Templates for Whole Milk 159 The HACCP team has to provide, or ask for, evidence that selected control measures are capable of achieving the intended control for identified hazards. The HACCP Team Leader shall provide answers to the following questions:  Have potential hazards been correctly identified as significant or not?  Are applied control measures capable of reducing the significant hazards to an acceptable level?  Are critical limits correct and appropriate?  Will the corrections restore product’s safety control? Justification for the Checking Control Measure Critical Limits (for CCP Selection of Critical Corrections Effectiveness only) Limits Monthly check using ELISA or Absence Legislation for raw milk Return to supplier or disposal HPLC method of milk Determination of purity ac- Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable cording to the standard Monthy microbiological Pasteurization temperature Technological Flow divert and re-pasteuriza- analysis of the product not less than 85 ° C, time- instruction of pasteur- tion not less than 20 sec ized milk F G H I Checking control measure Critical limits (for CCP only) Justification for the se- Corrections effectiveness Defines the critical limits lection of critical limits Defines the actions necessary Defines the extent to which the determined for this CCP Defines the basis for to prevent a negative effect on control measure is effective determining the relevant food safety when critical limit is critical limits exceeded 160 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 7] HACCP Plan Including O-PRPs Worksheet The HACCP Plan (including the OPRP worksheet) provides an overview of all identified CCPs and OPRPs with control measures, limits, corrective actions and identifies the people responsible. A blank [WS 7] HACCP Plan, including the O-PRPs worksheet, is included on the enclosed CD. Step Critical Limits / CCP N° H# Step # descrip- Hazard description Control measure(s) Targets (or Limits if OPRP N° tion applicable) CCP 1 C 1 Raw milk Therapeutic drugs - Control of raw milk 100% absence receiving antibiotics: chloram- for the absence of phenicol, tetracycline antibiotics using family, streptomycin, the express method penicillin (Delvotest) O-PRP 1 P 2 Raw milk Extraneous foreign Raw milk filtering Not applicable filtration material - glass and purity control CCP 2 B 6 Pasteuriza- Pathogenic microor- Control of tempera- Pasterization tem- tion ganisms, including S. ture and pasteriza- perature not less than Aureus, L. monocy- tion timing 85° C , time not less togenes than 20 sec A B C D E F G Instructions: CCP N° Hazard Step # Step de- Hazardous agent Control measure Critical limits OPRP N° class Defines scription description Defines the control Defines the critical limits Defines Defines the se- Defines the Defines the hazard measures selected for determined for this CCP CCP and hazard agent quential title or de- controlled by the this hazard O-PRP class: number scription of measure numbers B - biological for each the process C – chemical process step P – physical step A – allergen FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan Workbook HACCP Document Templates for Whole Milk 161 Monitoring Corrections, Corrective actions Verification Records How, frequency, who? Responsibilities Responsibilities (details in WS 8) Delvotest, each batch, Return of milk to sup- Inform dairy farm and Raw milk Control by IFA methods by quality specialist plier or environmental veterinary service pro- receiving monthly from each sup- disposal of product/ vider, identifying reasons log plier, laboratory technician procurement manager for therapeutic drugs use/ quality manager Determination of purity Repeated filtering by Unannounced audit of Filtering Checking of cooling log by according to standard, quality specialist supplier co-ordinated by and cooling laboratory manager each batch, quality the quality manager log specialist Automatic registra- Stopping milk supply Checking technical condi- Pasteriza- Parameter control of tion of pasterization for filling, backflow tion of the device; checking tion log, reference thermometer temperature and time, and re-pasterization of monitoring and metering thermo- hourly by shift foreman visual inspection of milk by pasteurization the instrument; pasteuri- gram and control of thermome- temperature indicator, operator zation training for operator ter every shift by microbi- continuously, by the / mechanical engineer, HR ologist pasteurization operator manager H I J K L Monitoring how, fre- Corrections, responsi- Corrective actions respon- Records Verification (details in quency, who? bilities sibilities Defines the WS 8) Defines the monitoring Defines the actions nec- Defines actions necessary to records to be Defines the verification of method, its frequency and essary to prevent a nega- eliminate reasons for exceed- maintained conducted actions the person responsible tive effect on food safety ing critical limits to prevent when critical limit is their repeated occurrence exceeded; also identifies the person responsible 162 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 8] Verification Plan Worksheet The verification plan worksheet provides an overview of verification activities showing that the CCPs and OPRPs have been implemented properly. The FBO must establish, document and implement procedures for verification of the HACCP system. The main purpose of verification is to determine compliance with the specifications of the HACCP system and to confirm that the system is working effectively through the application of (auditing) methods, procedures, tests (including random sampling and analysis) and other evaluations, in addition to monitoring. Verification procedures should be established, documented, and should include as a minimum:  Purpose;  Methods, standard operating procedures or tests applied;  Tasks and responsibilities;  Frequency;  Records. These procedures shall address, as a minimum, the following topics:  Review of the HACCP system and its corresponding records;  Analysis of any product recalls and product dispositions;  Assessment of all general control measures, nonconformities and corrective actions taken to confirm effective control of CCPs;  Assessment of all general control measures to seek confirmation of implementation and to demon- strate effective control of associated hazards;  Conformity of the actual flow diagrams and layout with the documented situation;  Conformity of O-PRP and CCP documents with the operational situation;  Analysis of customer and consumer complaints related to hygiene and food safety;  Review of analytical outcome of random sampling and analysis of products;  Evaluation of compliance in the context of applicable legislation and regulations (as well as with fore- seeable changes in legislation and regulations), and identification of changes in legislation and regula- tions concerning food safety;  Review of gaps between current and target levels of knowledge, awareness and staff training with respect to hygiene and food safety, and the results in terms of effective (on the job) training sessions;  Consistency of the current documentation. A blank [WS 8] verification plan worksheet is included on the enclosed CD. FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan Workbook HACCP Document Templates for Whole Milk 163 Verification Procedure (e.g. methods or Verification Activity procedures to Frequency Responsible Records CCP No: (e.g of CCP monitoring use, observations (how often is (who is (which records or O-PRP or OPRP functioning, to be made or the task to be responsible should be No: corrective actions) measurements to performed) for the task) used) be taken, actions if there is a deviation or follow-up) CCP 1 Verify the input and Selective periodic Monthly for each FS Manager Register of efficiency control of raw monitoring and con- supplier and weekly input control milk in the absence of trol of records Laboratory Laboratory therapeutic drugs Manager technician workbook O-PRP 1 Monitor implementa- Periodic control of Weekly Laboratory Cleaning and tion of the raw material cleaning process and Manager cooling Register filtration procedure and records for cleaning its effectiveness and cooling CCP 2 Verifying milk pasteriza- Periodic control of Control of reference Shift Supervi- Milk pasteriza- tion, its effectiveness pasterization tem- thermometer param- sor tion register and efficiency perature and time eters - hourly Micrrobiolo- Thermogram Periodic control of Control of thermo- gist Peroxidaze milk thermograms; grams - every shift Quality Spe- test register Peroxidaze test Peroxidaze test - cialist every shift A B C D E F Instructions: CCP N° Verification activity Verification proce- Frequency Responsible Records OPRP N° Defines the purpose of dure Defines the frequency Defines in- Defines the Defines the verification Defines the methods with which verification dividual and/ records to be CCP and or procedures to use, should be conducted or depart- maintained O-PRP observations to be ment/function numbers made or measure- responsible ments and actions for conducting taken if there is a de- verification viation or follow-up 164 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS 9] Modifications and Follow-Up Worksheet The modification and follow-up worksheet details any modifications to the plan and outlines/tracks any fol- low-up that may be required. This worksheet references details regarding process steps and hazards. A blank [WS 9] modifications and follow-up worksheet blank is included in the enclosed CD. Production Process Provisional Control Hazard Description Modification Steps Measure(s) Step # Step De- Hazard Hazard- Modifi- Recommended Modi- Limit Immediate measures scription # ous Agent cation fication and Confir- date to be applied while Descrip- N° mation of Transfer for modifications are not tion Action yet implemented 8 Filling P1 Foreign 2 Implement control 20-2- None Body of the packaged milk 2015 with x-ray dector to reveal foreign bodies 8,3 Handling B1 E. Coli 1 Used for rinsing con- 20-2- Increased to weekly contain- tainers pasteurized or 2015 the frequency of mi- ers with additionally purified crobiological control of water water water used A B C D E F G H Instructions: Step # Step de- Hazard Hazard- Modifi- Recommended modi- Limit Provisional control Defines scription # ous agent cation fication and confirma- date measure(s) se- Defines Defines descrip- # tion of transfer to for Defines Defines the immediate quential the title or the tion Defines action the provisional (contain- number descrip- hazard Defines the Defines the recommend- planned ment) control measure for each tion of the agent the hazard modi- ed modification and date for to be applied when process process code: controlled fication confirmation of informa- cor- modifications are not step step B1; C1, by the number tion to be transferred to rective yet implemented P, A measure relevant department/ action group for action FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan Workbook HACCP Document Templates for Whole Milk 165 [WS 10] Meeting Summary Worksheet The meeting activity log worksheet records meetings, attendances and decisions made by the team. Meetings of HACCP/Food Safety Team enable the the entire team to be informed about implementation and effectiveness of their food safety system. They are an important means of information transfer. Every HACCP/Food Safety Team should have regularly scheduled meetings. In the case of unpredicted events, the HACCP/Food Safety Team may have unscheduled meetings. A blank [WS 10] meeting summary worksheet is included in the enclosed CD. Outcome (deci- Date Partcipants Purpose Responsibility Performed sions/actions) 1-Feb-15 G Moran Review/update Updated the G Moran 5-Feb-15 O Brown the product de- product descrip- M Rodrigues scription tion B Jackson D Smith O Murphy C Flack N Williams 12-Dec-15 G Moran Verify the flow- No action re- G Moran 20-Dec-15 O Brown diagram, compare quired M Rodrigues document versus B Jackson practice D Smith O Murphy C Flack N Williams A B C D E F Instructions: Date Participants Purpose Outcome Responsibilities Performed Shows meeting Lists those HACCP Details the reasons Details decisions Identifies the indi- Shows actual dates team members for the meetings made at the meet- viduals responsible completion dates (and invitees) at- ing (for example, for executing deci- tending next steps) sions 166 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS A] Hazard Agent Codes and Classification Worksheet Hazard agents codes and classification worksheets enable coding and classification of potentially hazardous agents. This is an optional activity in the implementation of the HACCP toolkit. Ingredient or Process H# Hazard Class Hazardous Agent Description Raw milk B1 Biological Presence of vegetative pathogens (Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, L monocytogenes, Listeria, Shigella) C1 Chemical Presence of therapeutic drugs - antibiotics: chloramphenicol, tetracy- cline family, streptomycin, penicillin C2 Chemical Presence of mycotoxins C3 Chemical Presence of toxic elements (heavy metals) P1 Physical Extraneous material (not less then 2mm- glass, stone…) A1 Allergen Allergy to cow milk protein Pasteurized milk B1 Biology Presence of vegetative pathogens B2 Biology Contamination of vegatative pathogens Other ingredients/ B1 Biological Presence of vegetative pathogens packaging materials C1 Chemical Presence of toxic or carcinogenic substances P1 Physical Extraneous material Water B1 Biological E.coli A B C D Instructions: Ingredient or process H# Hazard class Hazardous agent description Details of the ingredient Defines This column Defines the hazard controlled by the measure or process the defines the hazard hazard agent agent class: code: B – biological B1; C1, P, C – chemical P – physical A – allergen FSTK HACCP/O-PRP Plan Workbook HACCP Document Templates for Whole Milk 167 [WS B] Hazard Assessment Table The guidance table for worksheets provides guidance for the FBO HACCP/Food Safety Team when assigning risk associated with each hazard type. The risk table is based on ISO 31000:2009 and ISO 2000:2005. Severity of Health Effect Can cause 5 fatality Significant (controlled by OPRPs or CCPs) Can lead to 4 serious illness Can cause 3 illness Can cause 2 inconvenience Insignificant (controlled by PRPs) Almost no 1 significance Score 1 2 3 4 5 Rare Could occur Likely Frequent Very frequent (1 year) (1 / 6 month) (1 / month) (1 / week) (1 / day) Likelihood of Occurrence The Hazard Assessment Table helps to separate significant from non-significant hazards and to document the decision: 168 MODULE 4 FOOD SAFETY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES [WS C] List of Supporting Documents Worksheet This worksheet records and files supporting information relevant to the HACCP system. Registration must include the list of current foreign and local legal and regulatory requirements for food safety, including those relating to raw materials, services and products, and applicable codes of practice, along with customer requirements (and any additional requirements) related to food safety products. Document Title and Status and Issue of Document No. Filing Location Designation the Document Developer 1 ISO 22000–2005 Valid from 01.09.2005, ISO Standardization and first edition Certification Office 2 Enterprise standard IMS 008 Valid from 01.01.2011, Head of Pro- Standardization and “Purchases of Raw and Auxiliary first edition curement and Certification Office Materials” Logistics 3 Sanitary norms, rules and Valid from 09.06.2009 Ministry of Standardization and hygienic standards “Hygienic Health Certification Office Requirements for Quality and Safety of Food Raw Materials and Food Products,” approved by the Ministry of Health dated of 09.06.09 No. 63 A B C D E Instructions: Sequential number Document title and designation Status and issue of Document Filing location Provides the sequen- Indicates the document number document developer Records the location of tial number assigned and title Indicates the date pub- Identifies the the document to each document in lished and, if needed, document au- the register the document issue. thor or publisher FSMS Procedures and Documentation MODULE 5 170 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Documentation Overview Introduction The seventh and final principle of HACCP is to establish effective record-keeping procedures that document the food safety management system. Maintaining complete and accurate records is essential to ensure ef- fective monitoring of the Food Safety Management System and demonstrate compliance with food safety requirements. The structure of the documentation used in the Food Safety Management System is hierarchical, which facili- tates the distribution, maintenance and understanding of the documentation. Figure 1 illustrates a typical hierarchy of HACCP documentation. The development of a hierarchy depends on the circumstances of the organization. Figure 1 Food Safety Policy Food Safety Management and Objectives System Documentation Level 4 Hierarchy HACCP Level 3 Plans Standard Operating Level 2 Procedures and PRPs Other Documentation/ Level 1 Records The extent of the Food Safety Management System documentation can differ from one organization to an- other due to the: a) size of the organization and type of activities; b) complexity of processes and their interactions; and c) competence of personnel. HACCP documentation may be in any type of media, such as hard copy or electronic media. Documentation Overview 171 Purpose and Benefits The purposes and benefits of having Food Safety Management System documentation for an organization include, but are not limited to, the following: a) Describing the Food Safety Management System of the organization; b) Providing information for cross-functional groups so that they may better understand interrelationships; c) Communicating management’s commitment to food safety to employees; d) Helping employees understand their role within the organization, thus giving them an increased sense of the importance and purpose of their work; e) Building mutual understanding between employees and management; f) Providing a basis for expectations of work performance; g) Stating how things are to be done in order to achieve specified requirements; h) Providing objective evidence that specified requirements have been achieved; i) Providing a clear, efficient framework of operation; j) Providing a basis for training new employees and periodic re-training of current employees; k) Providing a basis for order and balance within the organization; l) Providing consistency in operations based on documented processes; m) Providing a basis for continual improvement; n) Providing customer confidence based on documented systems; o) Demonstrating the capabilities within the organization to interested parties; p) Providing a clear framework of requirements for suppliers; q) Providing a basis for auditing the Food Safety Management System; r) Providing a basis for evaluating the effectiveness and continuing suitability of the Food Safety Management System. Food Safety Policy and its Objectives The Food Safety policy and its objectives should be documented either as an independent document or in- cluded in the food safety management system. The Food Safety Policy should contain the relevant defined requirements specified by the GFSI Food Safety Scheme. Food Safety Objectives should be SMART, i.e. Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time bound. Food Safety Objectives should be consistent with the Food Safety Policy and should be consistent with the primary aim of the GFSI Food Safety Scheme, i.e. eliminate or reduce relevant food safety hazards. Documented procedures Structure and format The structure and format of documented procedures (hard copy or electronic media) should be defined by the organization in the following ways: text, flow charts, tables, a combination of the above, or any other suitable method in accordance with the needs of the organization. The documented procedures should contain the necessary information and should contain a unique identification. Documented procedures may make reference to work instructions that define how an activity is performed. Documented procedures generally describe activities that cross different functions, while work instructions generally apply to tasks within one function. 172 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Contents Title The title should clearly identify the documented procedure. Purpose The purpose of the documented procedure should be stated. Scope The scope of the documented procedure, including areas to be included or not included, should be described. Responsibility and authority The responsibility and authority of people and/or organizational functions, as well as their interrelations as- sociated with the processes and activities described in the procedure, should be identified. These may be de- scribed in the procedure in the form of flow charts and descriptive text as appropriate for clarity. Description of activities The level of detail may vary depending on the complexity of the activities, the methods used, and the levels of skills and training of people that is necessary in order for them to accomplish the activities. Irrespective of the level of detail, the following aspects should be considered as applicable: a) Defining the needs of the organization, its customers and suppliers; b) Describing the process steps in terms of text and/or flow charts related to the required activities; c) Establishing what is to be done, by whom or by which organizational function: why, when, where and how; d) Describing process controls and controls of the identified activities; e) Defining the necessary resources for the accomplishment of the activities (in terms of personnel, train- ing, equipment and materials); f) Defining the appropriate documentation related to required activities; g) Defining the input and output, associated with each process step; h) Defining the measurements to be taken. The organization may decide that some of the above information is more appropriate in a work instruction. Records The records related to the activities in the documented procedure should be defined in this section of the documented procedure or in other related section(s). The forms to be used for these records should be identi- fied as applicable. The method required to complete, file and keep the records should be stated. Appendices Appendices containing information supportive to the documented procedure may be included, such as tables, graphs, flow charts and forms. Review, approval and revision Evidence of review and approval, status and date of revision of the documented procedure should be indicated. Identification of changes Where practicable, the nature of the change should be identified either in the document or the appropriate attachments. Documentation Overview 173 Work instructions Structure and format Work instructions should be developed and maintained to describe the performance of all work that would be adversely affected by lack of such instructions. There are many ways of preparing and presenting instructions. Work instructions should contain the title and a unique identification. The structure, format and level of detail used in the work instructions should be tailored to the needs of the organization’s personnel and depends on the complexity of the work, the methods used, training undertaken, and the skills and qualifications of such personnel. The structure of the work instructions may vary from that of documented procedures. The work instructions may be included in the documented procedures or referenced in them. Contents Work instructions should describe critical activities. Details which do not give more control of the activity should be avoided. Training can reduce the need for detailed instructions, provided the persons concerned have the information necessary to do their jobs correctly. Types of work instructions Although there is no required structure or format for work instructions, they generally should convey the pur- pose and scope of the work and the objectives, and make reference to the pertinent documented procedures. Whichever format or combination is chosen, the work instructions should be in the order or sequence of the operations, accurately reflecting the requirements and relevant activities. To reduce confusion and uncertainty, a consistent format or structure should be established and maintained. Review, approval and revision The organization should provide clear evidence of review and approval of work instructions and their revision level and date of revision. Records Where applicable, the records specified in the work instruction should be defined in this section or in other related section(s). The minimum food safety records required are identified in the relevant GFSI food scheme. The method required to complete, file and keep the records should be stated. The forms to be used for these records should be identified as applicable. Identification of changes Where practicable, the nature of the change should be identified either in the document or the appropriate attachments. 174 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Food Safety Plans A food safety plan, also often referred to as a HACCP Plan (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) is a set of written procedures that will help eliminate, prevent or reduce food safety hazards that may cause your cus- tomer to become ill or injured. The contents of the Food Safety Plan are defined by Codex and the details can be found in detail in Module 4 of the IFC Food Safety Toolkit. Specifications Raw Material, Ingredient and Product-contact Materials [Packaging] Specification Contents All raw materials, ingredients and product-contact materials shall be described in documents to the extent needed to conduct the hazard analysis, including the following, as appropriate: a) Biological, chemical and physical characteristics; b) Composition of formulated ingredients, including additives and processing aids; c) Origin; d) Method of production; e) Packaging and delivery methods; f) Storage conditions and shelf life; g) Preparation and/or handling before use or processing; h) Food safety-related acceptance criteria or specifications of purchased materials and ingredients ap- propriate to their intended uses. The organization shall identify statutory and regulatory food safety requirements, or the organization’s food safety requirements that are more strict then statutory and regulatory food safety requirements related to the above. The descriptions shall be kept up-to-date. Finished Product Specification Contents The characteristics of end products shall be described in documents to the extent needed to conduct the haz- ard analysis, including information on the following, as appropriate: a) Product name or similar identification; b) Composition; c) Biological, chemical and physical characteristics relevant to food safety; d) Intended shelf life and storage conditions; e) Packaging; f) Labelling relating to food safety and/or instructions for handling, preparation and usage; g) Method(s) of distribution. The organization shall identify statutory and regulatory food safety requirements related to the above. The descriptions shall be kept up-to-date. Documentation Overview 175 Forms Forms are developed and maintained to record the data demonstrating compliance to the requirements of the Food Safety Management System. Forms should contain a title, identification number, revision level and date of revision. Forms should be refer- enced in, or attached to, the quality manual, documented procedures and/or work instructions. Records Food Safety Management System records state results achieved or provide evidence that the activities indi- cated in the documented procedures and work instructions are performed. The records should indicate the compliance with the requirements of the Food Safety Management System and the specified requirements for food safety. The responsibilities for preparation of records should be addressed in the Food Safety Manage- ment System documentation. Records are the only references available to trace the production history of a finished product. Records can be used as a tool to alert the operator to potential problems before they lead to the violation of a critical limit. Records can serve as evidence that proper procedures are being followed. NOTE: Records are not generally under revision control as records are not subject to change. 176 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Process of Approval, Issue and Control of Food Safety Management System Documents Review and approval Prior to issue, the documents should be reviewed by authorized individuals to ensure clarity, accuracy, ad- equacy and proper structure. The intended users should also have the opportunity to assess and comment on the usability of the documents and on whether the documents reflect actual practices. Release of documents should be approved by the management responsible for their implementation. Each copy should have evi- dence of this release authorization. Evidence of approval of documents should be retained. Distribution The method of distribution of the documents by authorized personnel should ensure that pertinent issues of appropriate documents are available to all personnel who will need the information included in the docu- ments. Proper distribution and control may be aided, for example, by using serial numbers of individual copies of the documents for recipients. Distribution of documents such as the HACCP Manual may include external parties (e.g. customers, certification bodies and regulatory authorities). Incorporation of changes A process for the initiation, development, review, control and incorporation of changes to the documents should be provided. The same review and approval process used in developing the original documents should apply when processing changes. Issue and change control Document issue and change control are essential to ensure that the contents of the documents are properly approved by the authorized personnel and that the approval is readily identifiable. Various methods may be considered for facilitating the physical process of making changes. A process should be established to ensure that only the appropriate documents are in use. Under certain cir- cumstances, the appropriate document to be used may not be the latest revision of the document. Revised documents should be replaced by the latest revision. A document master list with revision level may be used to assure the users that they have the correct issue of authorized documents. The organization should consider recording the history of changes to the documents for legal and/or knowl- edge preservation purposes. Uncontrolled copies For the purpose of tenders, customer off-site usage and other special distribution of documents where change control is not intended, such distributed documents should be clearly identified as uncontrolled copies. NOTE Failure to provide assurance of this process can cause unintended usage of obsolete documents. Record Retention Storing records Records can be stored as case files, log books, softcopy databases, etc. FBOs should take reasonable steps to ensure training records are stored in a secure location and are not available to others who are not authorized to have access. FBOs also need to have a policy on backing up soft-copy data, access rights and security. Pre- cautions should be made to protect soft copy records from electronic viruses or technical failure, and written records from damage due to fire, water, rodents or insects (e.g. termites). Documentation Overview 177 Protecting records FBOs should develop their own confidentiality policy to protect their training written and electronic records and other sensitive information, and the obligations of all employees to abide by them. FBOs should seek to balance an individual’s right to confidentiality with their right to services and protection. Access to records When providing auditors with access to their training records, FBOs should take steps to protect the confi- dentiality of employees and other individuals identified or discussed in such records. Both auditor requests and the rationale for withholding records should be documented in the client’s files. Sensitive and confidential information must be released only to authorized parties with employee consent, wherever applicable. Record Maintenance and Destruction Update of records FBOs should develop their own internal policy on time frames for update of records. FBOs should store training records for at least six years, where practical, as this is a general GFSI scheme re- quirement. FBOs need to ensure that their record-keeping practices comply with all contractual, regulatory or legal requirements. The transferring or disposing of FBO training records should be conducted in a manner that protects employee confidentiality. Electronic or Hard Copy Records? Electronic records Keeping training records in soft copies allows for easy access, transfer and saves storage. However, keeping re- cords via an electronic tool such as the Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) whilst conducting intake assessments of new clients, for example, may seem impersonal and inappropriate. If documentation and records are stored electronically, it is important for the FBO to develop its policies and procedures for information management and technology, including system maintenance, monitoring access and staff training. Written records Written records are common and more personable to employees and auditors. However, they are at times difficult to read due to varying and unique handwriting. In addition, duplicate copies have to be made for transmission to other parties or agencies. FBOs could consider all factors and choose a system that meets their needs, to ultimately benefit the FBO, employees and auditors served. Why review records? It is good practice to review records so that improvements in training design and delivery can be made. Hence, records should be reviewed periodically to establish whether:  Assessments conducted were thorough, complete and timely;  Clients were actively involved in making informed choices regarding services received;  Clients were given appropriate services to achieve client outcomes;  The achievement of client outcomes could be improved upon. 178 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Samples of Food Safety Management System Procedures 1. Control of Documents 2. Control of Records 3. Complaint Management 4. Control of Nonconforming Product 5. Calibration 6. Corrective and Preventive Action 7. Internal Auditing 8. Traceability 9. Product Recall and Withdrawal 10. Mock Recall 11. Food Defence 12. Allergen Control 13. Hygiene Procedure 14. Identification and Evaluation of Compliance The standard operating procedures [SOPs] included here are for illustrative purposes only. The IFC accepts no liability for the content contained within these SOPs. The FBO may use these SOP’s as a starting point or baseline for developing their own SOPs. It is expected the FBO will amend the contents of any SOP’s contained within the FSTK will be amended to fit the unique needs of the FBO’s organization. FBO Procedure Control of Documents 179 Control of Documents FBO Procedure Document # SOP-001 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner Food Safety Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within the FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within the FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2015 Draft 01 Joe Bloggs Initial document for review and discussion. 24-04-2015 V1.0 Joe Bloggs Approved and released by process owner. Contents 1 Summary..........................................................................180 6 Procedure Notes ......................................................... 185 2 Related Documents ...................................................180 7 The Document Management System ................187 3 Definitions ....................................................................... 181 7.1 General .......................................................................187 7.2 Access Rights ..........................................................187 4 Introduction ................................................................... 181 7.3 Documentation Review.....................................187 4.1 General....................................................................... 181 7.4 Obsolete Documents .........................................187 4.2 Document Control Policy ................................ 182 7.5 Documentation Disposal ..................................187 4.3 Content of Documents ..................................... 182 7.6 Documentation Archival ...................................187 4.4 Documents of External Origin .......................183 7.7 Documentation Numbering ........................... 188 5 Procedure Flow Chart ............................................... 184 8 Records ............................................................................ 188 5.1 Document Control ............................................... 184 Classification Company Confidential Control of Documents Doc ID SOP-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 10 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 180 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Control of Documents 1 Summary Purpose The purpose of this procedure is to describe the:  Methodology in place to control all documentation relevant to the Food Safety Management System. Scope This procedure applies to:  The creation, review, approval, obsolescence, archival, disposal/ destruction of Food Safety Management System documentation.  The control of documents of external original determined to be necessary for the planning and operation of the Food Safety Management System.  The control of the company portal, website and marketing materials. Functional The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Food Safety Manager. Responsibility They are responsible for the effective implementation and maintenance of this pro- cedure. 2 Related documents Policies Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Processes N/A Procedures Control of Records, SOP-002 Work Instructions N/A Document Request Form Forms Disposal/Archival Request Form Other N/A Classification Company Confidential Control of Documents Doc ID SOP-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 10 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Control of Documents 181 Control of Documents 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description FBO Food Business Organization FSM/MR Food Safety Manager/Management Representative FSMS Food Safety Management System Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point – a system that identifies, evaluates, HACCP and controls hazards which are significant for food safety A document prepared in accordance with the principles of HACCP to ensure HACCP Plan control of hazards which are significant for food safety in the segment of the food chain under consideration Information and the media on which it is contained (clause 3.7.2 of ISO Document 9000:2005) Document Controller The person responsible for the control of documentation DMS Document Management System Document Template The template used to create documentation. 4 Introduction 4.1 General Documentation is used by an organization to ensure communication and consistency of action. The effec- tive use of documentation enables:  Achievement of conformity to customer requirements and quality improvement;  Provision of appropriate training;  Repeatability and traceability;  Provision of objective evidence; and  Evaluation of the effectiveness and continuing suitability of the FSMS. In a Food Safety Management System the following documentation may typically occur:  Documents that provide consistent information, both internally and externally, about the organiza- tion’s management system; referred to as Management System Manuals (e.g. Food Safety/Food Safety Management System Manual);  Documents that describe how the Food Safety Management System is applied to a specific product; referred to as PRPs, O-PRPs, HACCP Plans, etc.;  Documents stating requirements; referred to as specifications;  Documents stating recommendations or suggestions; referred to as guidelines; Classification Company Confidential Control of Documents Doc ID SOP-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 10 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 182 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Control of Documents  Documents that provide information about how to perform activities and processes consistently; referred to as documented procedures, work instructions and drawings, forms, document tem- plates and other documentation;  Documents that provide objective evidence of activities performed or results achieved; referred to as records. 4.2. Document Control Policy An electronic document management system has been implemented to control all documents falling under the scope of the Food Safety Management System. This system allows documentation, in electronic format, to be available, accessible and controlled. The controlled master documents are held in the DMS. Any printed copies are valid only on the day of print- ing and are deemed ‘uncontrolled’ thereafter. Employees are not permitted to hold any versions of Food Safety Management System documentation on their personal hard drives and to review/obtain all copies of required documents from the DMS. Records are a special type of document and are controlled as per procedure SOP-002 Control of Records. 4.3 Content of Documents As part of the standardisation process, all Food Safety Management System documentation will follow the same format. In general, all company documentation must:  Clearly display the company logo in the header;  Identify the number and total number of pages in the footer;  Control number;  Name;  Revision number. For procedures and work instructions, the following numbering and sections are required: 1. Summary, including purpose, scope and functional responsibility; 2. Related documents table, including policies, processes, procedures, work instructions, forms and others; 3. Definitions table; 4. Introduction to the procedure; 5. Procedure flowchart; 6. Procedure notes; 7. Records table. Sub sections may be added as necessary and the layout of this procedure (document control) used as the example to follow. The format of the header and footer in this procedure (document control) must be used and edited ap- propriately for all other procedures. Classification Company Confidential Control of Documents Doc ID SOP-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 4 of 10 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Control of Documents 183 Control of Documents 4.4 Documents of External Origin Where deemed necessary for the planning and operation of its processes and activities, the organization may obtain documents from external sources. These documents may be in any medium, e.g. DVD, CD. These documents must be controlled if a library is maintained within the FBO. Most Food Safety Schemes require access to such documents and not necessarily a physical or electronic storage of documents of external origin. Examples of external documents include:  Equipment manuals in hardcopy of CD/DVD;  Building drawings;  Customer specifications;  Other legislative or regulatory requirements;  International standards (e.g. ISO 22000:2005). On receipt of or notification of an external document of relevance, the relevant department must inform the document controller so that the document can be recorded in and controlled via the DMS. This control, through the DMS, will extend to:  Assigning a control number (where one does not already exist);  Assigning a receipt date (receipt by the company of the document);  Assigning a revision number (where one does not already exist);  Recording the distribution of the document within the company. Documents of external origin requiring a control number and a revision number will adhere to the follow- ing format: EXT xxx yyy Name of Document Revision zzz Where:  EXT = identifies the document as external in origin;  xxx = identifies the applicable company department e.g. compliance;  yyy = next control number available;  zzz = revision control number. The document controller will be responsible for the naming and numbering of all documents of external origin. The receipt date will be noted in the DMS as a note to the document. Where a document of external origin of relevance is referenced in the DMS and not stored the linkage to the online location should be recorded and maintained by the Document Controller. Any updates to documents of external origin will be reviewed by the relevant department, an assessment of applicability made and the appropriate actions taken. The newer version of the external document will be controlled as outlined above and the previous version obsoleted. Classification Company Confidential Control of Documents Doc ID SOP-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 5 of 10 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 184 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Control of Documents 5. Procedure Flow Chart 5.1 Document Control Responsibility PROCESS Record(s) Start 1. Need for Employee document identfied 2. Declined Need Manager End reviewed Agreed 3. Role Appointees Document Controller Roles assigned 4. Draft Document Author Draft document created 5. Draft Document Document Author classified 6. Draft Document Author Draft sent for approval 7а. No 7. Draft Document Amendments Approved? Author/ Approver(s) made Approved Document 8а. 8. HR/Document Postpone release Yes Training Training Plan Controller until training Need? completed No 9. Yes Obsolete version 9а. Previous Document Controller Make obsolete Version? No 9b. 9c. 10. Released Disposal Archival Document Document Document Controller process process released Archived Document Disposal Authorisation End Classification Company Confidential Control of Documents Doc ID SOP-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 6 of 10 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Control of Documents 185 Control of Documents 6 Procedure Notes Step 1 The potential need for a new document can be raised by any employee. Step 2 This need must be reviewed by the Process Owner [or Head of Department] to ensure that it is a valid requirement and that no other document already exists that covers the identified need, or that could be amended to meet the need. Where the need is declined, the process ends at this point. Step 3 Once the need has been accepted, the relevant documentation players are appointed, namely the docu- ment:  Sponsor – the person who determined that the need was valid. Can also be the process owner;  Manager – the person with responsibility and authority for the flawless implementation and man- agement of the procedure;  Approver(s) – those with review and approval responsibility and authority related to the document;  Author – the person who creates/writes the document utilizing the approved document template;  User – the person with the responsibility for conforming to the procedure and advising of any chang- es if required. Step 4 The author will create the document, either within the DMS or external to the DMS, utilizing the approved document template. The following also need to be defined at this stage:  The effective date of the procedure;  The review period, e.g. 12 months or sooner;  Any verification [testing] associated with the procedure, e.g. quiz;  Identifying the relevant interested parties;  Identifying other documents impacted by this procedure and notifying the relevant process owners. This is also the point in the document control process where the control of changes to existing documents begins. Classification Company Confidential Control of Documents Doc ID SOP-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 7 of 10 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 186 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Control of Documents Step 5 The author, in association with the sponsor and owner, will classify the document in accordance with its proposed usage and circulation. Classifications include the following:  PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone;  COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individu- als within FBO and partner organizations;  COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within the FBO, and used for normal business activities by the general population;  HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within the FBO. Step 6 & 7 Once the author is satisfied with the level of detail in the procedure, he or she will verify the procedure matches current operational practices, relevant statutory and regulatory and conformity requirements prior to submitting for approval. This can be achieved through discussions with the relevant departments. The document is then sent for approval via the DMS (or manually) to each of the specified approvers. All approvers are required to read and evaluate the document and signify their approval or disapproval of the content. Where approved the document moves to the next stage of the process; however, if one or more approvers reject the document, it returns to the author for the appropriate amendments to be made. It will then be re-submitted for approval. This approvals loop may go through several iterations. Step 8 & 8a Once the document is approved, the impact of the document will be assessed and any training needs iden- tified. The effective date of this procedure will be postponed until any required training has been success- fully completed. The DMS has the ability to test persons on their understanding of a process or procedure via a quiz. Step 9 The DMS will automatically remove obsoleted versions of a document. Step 9a, 9b & 9c The DMS will automatically archive / dispose of obsoleted documents. Step 10 The approved document is released on the DMS and the relevant personnel are informed as to its release. Classification Company Confidential Control of Documents Doc ID SOP-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 8 of 10 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Control of Documents 187 Control of Documents 7. The Document Management System 7.1 General A DMS has been implemented within the company to ensure the necessary control of all documentation that falls under the scope of the FSMS. This DMS covers and provides evidence of the control of documen- tation in line with the flow chart outlined in Section 5 of this procedure and the notes outlined in Section 6 of this procedure. 7.2 Access Rights Access rights to the DMS have been assigned as follows:  Full access: • The Food Safety Manager • The Document Controller  Edit / Amendments: • Document owners • Document approvers • Document authors  Read Only: • Authorized employees Only the Document Controller and the Food Safety Manager may release a document in the DMS, subject to a successful approvals process being completed. 7.3 Documentation Review When placing a document within the DMS structure a review timescale is required to be defined. The Document Controller will monitor and ensure these timescales are being adhered to. 7.4 Obsolete Documents The DMS will automatically remove obsolete documents from view. Where hard copy obsolete documents held for legal, knowledge retention or other purposes will be clearly marked as “obsolete” to prevent their unintended use. Obsolete documentation held on the DMS may only be accessed by the Document Con- troller and the Food Safety Manager. 7.5 Documentation Disposal Authorisation via the DMS, must be granted for disposal of a document. Documents may be disposed of through deletion from the DMS or shredding of physical documents. 7.6. Documentation Archival The archival of documents is managed automatically within the DMS. Classification Company Confidential Control of Documents Doc ID SOP-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 9 of 10 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 188 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Control of Documents 7.7 Documentation Numbering All documents within the scope of the management system shall follow the naming structure outlined below: Document type Numbering structure Example POL FSMS 001 Food Safety Policy Policy POL. xxx yyy Name Revision number Rev 01 PRD QMS 001 Document Control Procedure PRD xxx yyy Name Revision number Rev 01 WI QMS 001 Writing a job descrip- Work instruction WI xxx yyy Name Revision number tion Rev 01 Specification SPEC xxx yyy Name Revision number SPEC QMS 001 Specification Rev 01 Form/Document FRM QMS 001 Master Document FRM xxx yyy Name Revision number Template Register Where: xxx = Department identification yyy = Document number Document numbers will be assigned by the document controller based on the documentation master list. Only document controller is authorised to change this naming structure. External document naming criteria are outlined in Section 4.4 of this procedure. 8 Records Document Location Duration of Record Responsibility Documentation Master List DMS Indefinitely Document Controller Documentation Review Report DMS Indefinitely Document Controller Disposal/Archival Request Form DMS Indefinitely Document Controller Classification Company Confidential Control of Documents Doc ID SOP-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 10 of 10 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Control of Records 189 Control of Records FBO Procedure Document # SOP-002 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner Food Safety Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2015 Draft 01 Joe Bloggs Initial document for review and discussion. 24-04-2015 V1.0 Joe Bloggs Approved for release by process owner. Contents 1 Summary..........................................................................190 2 Related Documents ...................................................190 3 Definitions ......................................................................190 4 Introduction ................................................................... 191 4.1 General....................................................................... 191 5 Procedure Flow Chart ................................................ 191 6 Procedure Notes ......................................................... 192 7 Records .............................................................................193 Classification Company Confidential Control of Records Doc ID SOP-002 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 5 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 190 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Control of Records 1 Summary This procedure describes the methodology employed to control records Purpose developed as part of the food safety management system. This procedure applies to the distribution, storage, preservation, legibility, Scope retention, disposition, access to and retrieval of records. The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Food Safety Manager, who is responsible for the effective implementation and main- Functional Responsibility tenance of this procedure. Departmental managers are responsible for ensuring records under their control are managed in accordance with this documented procedure. 2 Related documents Policies Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Procedures Control of Documents, SOP-001 Work Instructions Not Applicable Forms Master Document Register Other Document Management System 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description FSM/MR Food Safety Manager FSMS Food Safety Management System DMS Document Management System Classification Company Confidential Control of Records Doc ID SOP-002 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 5 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Control of Records 191 Control of Records 4 Introduction 4.1 General Records are documents stating results achieved or providing evidence of activities performed. Records can be either hard copy or soft copy (paper or electronic) and must be managed. Management of re- cords is a critical factor in the Food Safety Management System as without the availability of records, the company is unable to verify that required activities have taken place or that results have been achieved. 5. Procedure Flow Chart Responsibility PROCESS Record(s) 1. Master Records List Process Owner/ Records generated from Department Manager [DMS] output of processes 2. Process Owner/ Records filed in defined and Master Records List Department Manager locations and maintained [DMS] for retention purposes 4. Yes Master Records List Retention Process Owner/ [DMS] period Department Manager reached No 4. Master Records List Ongoing legibility, Process Owner/ 3a. 3b. [DMS] identification and Food Safety Manager Archival Disposal retrieveability reviewed through internal auditing Disposal List Disposal Authoritization 5. Process Owner/ Records and associated Certificate of Food Safety Manager/ 3c. data reviewed prior to End Distruction Internal Auditors Warehousing and presented at management review Classification Company Confidential Control of Records Doc ID SOP-002 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 5 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 192 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Control of Records 6 Procedure Notes Step 1 & 2 Through daily activities, quality records are generated that provide evidence of the completion of activities and the achievement of results. These records are held in accordance with defined retention times and to ensure preservation of their content, their identification and legibility. Storage of records will ensure that they are corrupted. These requirements are listed on the Records Master List. Step 3 Once the retention period for the records has been reached, the Process Owner and the Food Safety Man- ager must decide what to do with these records. The Compliance Department will be queried to determine if any compliance issues related to the specific records exist and need to be met. Step 3a & 3b Where a decision to archive the records is made, these records must be suitable boxed to preserve their integrity. The box must be labelled clearly as to its contents (date, type of record, origin of records, etc.). An email is then sent by the process owner or their delegate to the warehouse informing the warehouse team to expect the delivery of the boxes. The Process Owner or their delegate will arrange for the delivery of the boxes to the warehouse. Step 3c Where the decision is to dispose of the records, the Process Owner and Food Safety Manager must autho- rize this disposal. A list of all documents to be disposed of must be created and signed off by the above to signify their approval to dispose of the records. It is the responsibility of the process owner to create the disposal list and obtain the necessary approvals to dispose. Where such records are held in the warehouse, a written instruction must be sent, following authorization, to the warehouse instructing them to dispose of the records. Records must be disposed of in a fully traceable and confidential manner using an approved disposals company. Shredding is the preferred manner for disposal of records. It is the responsibility of the Food Safety Manager to obtain a certificate of destruction from the disposal company. The certificate of destruction must be attached to the disposal list and maintained by the Food Safety Manager. Step 4 Where the retention times are not reached, the control of records is monitored as part of the internal audit- ing process, the FSMS internal auditing. Step 5 The management and control of records will be reviewed as part of the management review process, under the agenda heading of documentation. Classification Company Confidential Control of Records Doc ID SOP-002 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 4 of 5 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Control of Records 193 Control of Records 7. Records Duration Document Location Responsibility of Record Records Master List Food Safety Manager Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Disposal List Food Safety Manager Office Six years Food Safety Manager Disposal Authorisation Food Safety Manager Office Six years Food Safety Manager Certificate of Destruction Food Safety Manager Office Six years Food Safety Manager Warehouse Storage Location List Warehouse Manager Indefinitely Warehouse Manager Classification Company Confidential Control of Records Doc ID SOP-002 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 5 of 5 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 194 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Complaint Management FBO Procedure Document # SOP-015 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner Food Safety Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2015 Draft 01 Joe Bloggs Initial draft for review and discussion. 24-04-2015 V1.0 Joe Bloggs Technical Review and update of correction and correc- tive action procedure notes. Contents 1 Summary................................................................................ 195 6.2 Recording of Complaint ......................................... 197 2 Related Documents ......................................................... 195 6.3 Logging of Complaint .............................................. 198 3 Definitions ............................................................................ 195 6.4 Review of Complaint - Validity........................... 198 4 Introduction ........................................................................ 196 6.5 Investigation of Complaint.................................... 198 4.1 Complaint Management ........................................ 196 6.6 Correction, Corrective Action .............................. 198 5 Procedure Flow Chart ..................................................... 196 6.7 Closure of Complaint ............................................... 198 6 Procedure Notes ............................................................... 197 7 Records .................................................................................. 199 6.1 Receipt of Complaint................................................ 197 Classification Company Confidential Complaint Management Doc ID SOP-015 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Complaint Management 195 Complaint Management 1 Summary This procedure describes the methodology used by the organization to Purpose manage complaints and maintain customer (retail and commercial) and consumer satisfaction and trust. This procedure applies to the receipt, review, investigation and resolu- Scope tion of complaints. The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Food Safety Functional Responsibility Manager. 2 Related documents Policies Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Processes Food Safety, PRO-001 Procedures Control of Nonconforming Product, SOP-003 Management Review, SOP-021 Corrective Action & Preventive Action, SOP-009 Work Instructions Not Applicable Forms Complaint Form Other Not Applicable 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description CRO Complaint Resolution Officer CAPA Corrective Action & Preventive Action Company FBO A cause that once removed from the problem fault sequence, prevents the Root Cause final undesirable event from recurring A method of problem solving that tries to identify the root cause of faults or Root Cause Analysis problems Classification Company Confidential Complaint Management Doc ID SOP-015 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 196 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Complaint Management 4 Introduction 4.1 Complaint Management The FBO has implemented a set of flow chart steps for recording customer/consumer complaints, review- ing these complaints, conducting investigations, determining root cause and taking actions to resolve these complaints with a a view to preventing recurrence of the complaint. A customer/consumer complaint can be defined as any expression of dissatisfaction made by the Com- pany’s Customer or Consumer regarding any products or services provided by the Company. This policy covers all written complaints, serious or unresolved telephone complaints, complaints raised in a face to face meeting or by a third party acting for that customer such as an intermediary, legal representative or Food Safety Regulatory Body. 5 Procedure Flow Chart Responsibility PROCESS Record(s) 1. Communication Customer/Consumer Records Customer/Consumer Feedback received 2. Complaint Register Any FBO Employee Complaint Recorded 3. No Complaint Complaint Register Food Safety Manager Valid? Yes Food Safety Manager/ 4. Complaint Form Department Managers Complaint Investigation Food Safety Manager/ 5. Complaint Form Management Team Decisions & Actions 6. Communication Food Safety Manager Complaint Records Communication 7. Improvement Record Food Safety Manager Monitor and Measure Classification Company Confidential Complaint Management Doc ID SOP-015 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Complaint Management 197 Complaint Management 6 Procedure Notes 6.1 Receipt of Complaint A complaint can be made by a customer/consumer face to face, over the phone, by email or other method. Where relevant food safety regulations also apply these must be completed in conjunction with this proce- dure. If food safety regulations contain requirements that are more proscriptive or demanding they should be adhered to. When you receive a client complaint: 1. Listen to the client when the complaint is being given verbally, i.e. face-to-face; 2. Establish what the complaint is and record it on a complaint form; 3. Clarify with the client that you have understood the complaint correctly; 4. As a matter of good practice, apologize for the occurrence of the issue they have experienced; 5. Explain to the client that the company has a complaints policy and that the complaint will be inves- tigated and a formal response will be issued. Also explain that this may take some time; 6. Correctly establish their contact details. Retain copies of any documentation provided by the client and keep them with the complaint form. 6.2 Recording of Complaint Formally complete the complaint form. 1. Date; 2. Reference number; 3. Customer name; 4. Customer contact number; 5. CPR number; 6. Customer complaint - description; 7. Action taken; 8. Final status. Attached all documentation relating to the complaint. Forward the complaint details to the Food Safety Manager. The Food Safety Manager formally completes the complaint register. The client should be contacted by phone/mail to advise that their complaint is being considered within 48 hours maximum. The complaint is forwarded to the Food Safety Manager. A deputy may also carry out this work on behalf of the Food Safety Manager. Classification Company Confidential Complaint Management Doc ID SOP-015 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 4 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 198 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Complaint Management 6.3 Review of Complaint - Validity The CRO carries out an initial assessment on whether the complaint is valid or not. If it is, the complaint goes to Step 5. If not, a formal response outlining the reasons is given as per Step 7. The complaint is for- warded to the relevant Department Manager for investigation. 6.4 Investigation of Complaint The Department Manager carries out a detailed investigation using the staff resources available, the Branch Manager, the member of staff who took the initial complaint, and other members of staff as required. The Department Manager uses the corrective action procedure to investigate the root cause, determine initial containment actions, and corrective actions. 6.5 Action and Decision Appropriate actions and decisions are taken following the complaint investigation and documented as a correction and corrective action, referencing the corrective action procedure. The corrective actions are verified for effectiveness as per the corrective action procedure. The time needed to verify effectiveness of any corrective actions may take longer. 6.6 Closure of Complaint The Department Manager drafts a response for the complainant. This is agreed with the Food Safety Manager if required by the circumstances and then released to the customer/consumer. The Food Safety Manager retains a copy of the formal response with the complaint form. Complaints are filed by reference number and date. This should occur within 20 working days of receiving the complaint. Where required, the complaint response is communicated to the relevant food safety regulatory body. 6.7 Monitoring and Measure The Food Safety Manager maintains the complaint files and Complaint Register for review. The Food Safety Manager carries out analysis of complaints (specifically recurrences) and carries out trending and analysis of the effectiveness of the complaints system. The Food Safety Manager prepares trending data for the Management Review process to demonstrate that the complaints are being effectively managed to the satisfaction of the company and the client. The complaints and summaries trending are inputs into the management review procedure. All complaints are to be completed and auditable under the internal audit procedure. Finally, the Food Safety Manager will continue to monitor and measure the effectiveness of actions and decisions to ensure the effectiveness and to verify if the same problem and cause occurs in the future. Classification Company Confidential Complaint Management Doc ID SOP-015 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 5 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Complaint Management 199 Complaint Management 7 Records Document Location Duration of Record Responsibility Complaint Form Food Safety Office 7 years Food Safety Manager Complaint Register Food Safety Office 7 years Food Safety Manager Complaint Investigation Food Safety Office 7 years Food Safety Manager Notes and Formal Responses Trend Analysis Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Classification Company Confidential Complaint Management Doc ID SOP-015 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 6 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 200 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Control of Nonconforming Product FBO Procedure Document # SOP-003 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner Food Safety Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2015 Draft 01 Joe Bloggs Initial document for review and discussion. 24-04-2015 V1.0 Joe Bloggs Approved and released by process owner. Contents 1 Summary.............................................................................. 201 6.1/6.2 Identification and Recording 2 Related Documents ....................................................... 201 of Non-Conformance ....................................204 3 Definitions .......................................................................... 201 6.3 Complete Investigation ....................................... 204 4 Introduction ......................................................................202 6.4 Actual Non-conformance .................................. 204 4.1 Nonconforming Product .......................................202 6.5 Correction .......................................................................... 5 Procedure Flow Chart ...................................................203 6.6 Root Cause Analysis ............................................. 204 5.1 Control of Nonconforming Product 6.7 Corrective Action .....................................................205 or Service .......................................................................203 6.8 Verification of Effectiveness ...............................205 6 Procedure Notes ............................................................ 204 6.9 Closure .........................................................................205 7 Records ................................................................................205 Classification Company Confidential Control of Nonconforming Product Doc ID SOP-003 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Control of Nonconforming Product 201 Control of Nonconforming Product 1 Summary This procedure describes the methodology used by the FBO to control instances Purpose where expected outputs have not met requirements. This procedure applies to product delivery, i.e. ingredients, raw material, intermediate Scope or finished product at all levels in the organization. Functional The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Food Safety Manager. They Responsibility are responsible for the effective implementation and maintenance of this procedure. 2 Related documents Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Policies Customer/Consumer Complaints Policy, POL-002 Processes Departmental Process Descriptions Procedures Corrective and Preventive Action, SOP-009 Work Instructions Not Applicable Forms Non Conformance Log (DMS) Other Not Applicable 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description FSM/MR Food Safety Manager/Management Representative FSMS Food Safety Management System Risk Effect of uncertainty on an expected result Nonconformity Non-fulfilment of a requirement Corrective action Action to eliminate the cause of a nonconformity and to prevent recurrence Correction Action to eliminate a detected nonconformity Person or organization that could or does not receive a product or a service Customer is intended for or required by this person or organizations Statutory requirement Obligatory requirement specified by a legislative body Regulatory Obligatory requirement specified by an authority mandated by a legislative requirement body Classification Company Confidential Control of Nonconforming Product Doc ID SOP-003 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 202 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Control of Nonconforming Product Term or Acronym Description Defect Nonconformity related to an intended or specified use Output that is a result of activities where none of them necessarily is per- formed at the interface between the provider and the customer. For the Product FBO this can be an ingredient, raw material, intermediate product or finished product supplied to a customer or consumer Intangible output that is the result of at least one activity necessarily Service performed at the interface between the provider and the customer Opinions, comments and expressions of interest in a product, a service or a Feedback complaints-handling process Customer’s perception of the degree to which the his or her expectations Customer satisfaction have been fulfilled Expression of dissatisfaction made to an organization related to its product Complaint or service, or the complaints-handling process itself where a response or resolution is explicitly or implicitly expected Permission to release a product or a service that does not conform to Concession specified requirements Characteristic Distinguishing feature, inherent or assigned, qualitative or quantitative A cause that once removed from the problem fault sequence prevents the Root cause final undesirable event from recurring A method of problem solving that tries to identify the root cause of the fault Root cause analysis or problem. 4 Introduction 4.1 Nonconforming Product Nonconforming product results from a defined requirement not being met. Examples of nonconforming product include, but are not limited to:  Breech of statutory or regulatory compliance;  Failure to implement and maintain a requirement of FSSC 22000/BRC/SQF;  Failure to meet a customer requirement, both specified or implied;  Failure to deliver a required process output. Customer complaints are handled in accordance with POL-002 Customer/Consumer Complaints Policy. All instances of nonconforming service must be identified, investigated and resolved to ensure continual improvement of the FSMS and the service provided by the organization. Classification Company Confidential Control of Nonconforming Product Doc ID SOP-003 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Control of Nonconforming Product 203 Control of Nonconforming Product 5. Procedure Flow Chart 5.1 Control of Nonconforming Product or Service Responsibility PROCESS Record(s) 1. Communication Potential Records Employee Non-Conformance Identified Audit Finding 2. Relevant Department Record Non Non-Conformance Conformance Log 3. Relevant Department Investigation Report Complete Investigation Relevant Department/ 4. No Record Non Conformance Food Safety Actual NC? Justification Log Yes 5. Non Conformance Relevant Department Log Correction Taken 6. Non Conformance Complete Root Cause Log Relevant Department Analysis & Determine Impacts Root Cause Analysis 7. Non Conformance Relevant Department Corrective Action(s) Log No Evidence of Relevant Department/ 8. Effective? Test/Verification Food Safety Yes Relevant Department/ 9. Non Conformance Food Safety Close Out Log Non-Conformance Classification Company Confidential Control of Nonconforming Product Doc ID SOP-003 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 4 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 204 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Control of Nonconforming Product 6 Procedure Notes 6.1/6.2 Identification and Recording of Non-Conformance Any employee can identify a potential non-conformity in relation to the provision of our service or the company can be notified from an external source. Once received, the potential non-conformity must be documented in the FSMS. 6.3 Complete Investigation An investigation will be conducted by the appropriate department to determine the validity of the potential non-conformity. This investigation will be in proportion to the potential risks that may arise based on the potential non-conformity. Where there is a risk to compliance, the FSM/MR will be notified immediately and their direction and assistance sought. The results of the investigation will be documented and for- warded to the Food Safety Department for review. 6.4 Actual Non-conformance A decision will be made based on the outcome of the investigation as to whether or not an actual non- conformity exists. Where all parties agree (Food Safety and the relevant affected department) that no non- conformity exists, then the justification for this decision will be documented and the matter closed. 6.5 Correction Where, based on the outcome of the investigation, it is found that a non-conformity does exist, the required correction will be taken to immediately resolve the issue. 6.6 Root Cause Analysis A full and thorough root cause analysis will be conducted to identify the root cause of the issue. This root cause analysis will be based on a recognized methodology (e.g. 5 Whys, Cause & Effect Diagram [Fishbone], 8D, etc.) and documented. Assistance may be sought from external parties where required. The root cause arrived at cannot be simply stated as “human error;” if this occurs, the root cause analysis must be re-done. Where the root cause analysis identifies other potential risks, then the appropriate preventive action must be identified, documented and implemented. See the Corrective and Preventive Action procedure, document ID SOP-009. Classification Company Confidential Control of Nonconforming Product Doc ID SOP-003 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 5 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Control of Nonconforming Product 205 Control of Nonconforming Product 6.7 Corrective Action Based on the root cause identified in the previous step, the required corrective actions will be identified, documented and implemented. Responsibilities and timelines will be established and documented for these corrective actions. Where corrective action is planned to occur over a long time period, appropriate moni- toring and/or measurement must be put in place to track the progress and effectiveness of the corrective actions. 6.8 Verification of Effectiveness After a suitable period of time has elapsed following the implementation of corrective action, the effective- ness of the corrective action must be determined. The corrective action is aimed at eliminating the cause of the non-conformity and also preventing recurrence, hence the verification of effectiveness must test the possibility of the non-conformity recurring. The test performed or the data reviewed as part of this process must be documented. Assistance from external sources may be utilized for the review of effectiveness. Where the test shows that the corrective action has not been effective, then the root cause analysis must be re-visited to ensure the correct cause was identified and the process repeated. 6.9 Closure Where the verification of effectiveness of the corrective action taken is successful in determining that the non-conformity has been rectified, then the matter is closed out and recorded as closed. 7 Records Document Location Duration of Record Responsibility Non-conformance log DMS Indefinitely FSM/MR Relevant Process Owner/Department Root cause analysis Indefinitely department Manager Relevant Process Owner/Department Investigation report Indefinitely department Manager Evidence of the verification Relevant Process Owner/Department Indefinitely of effectiveness department Manager Classification Company Confidential Control of Nonconforming Product Doc ID SOP-003 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 6 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 206 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Calibration FBO Procedure Document # SOP-022 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner Food Safety Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2015 Draft 01 Joe Bloggs Initial document for review and discussion. 24-04-2015 V1.0 Joe Bloggs Approved for release by process owner. Contents 1 Summary............................................................................................. 207 2 Related Documents ......................................................................208 3 Definitions .........................................................................................208 4 Introduction .....................................................................................209 4.1 General.........................................................................................209 5 Procedure Flow Chart ..................................................................209 6 Procedure Notes ............................................................................. 210 7 Records .................................................................................................219 Classification Company Confidential Calibration Doc ID SOP-022 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 14 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Calibration 207 Calibration 1 Summary This procedure describes the calibration program requirements for mea- Purpose surement and test equipment (MTE). This procedure applies to measurement and test equipment, which are devices used to test, measure, evaluate, inspect, or otherwise examine materials, supplies, equipment, and systems, or to determine compliance with specifications. This also includes process control devices with the potential to impact food safety. This procedure shall provide instructions for the management of calibra- tions performed on measurement and test instruments by service orga- Scope nizations, original equipment manufacturers, contractors, or laboratories (herein referred to as Contractors) and to ensure traceability to National or International Standards. This procedure states the documentation requirements for equipment calibrated by in-house personnel. All measurement and test equipment is to be enrolled in the Calibration Program and/or the Preventative Maintenance Program. Enrollment shall include measurement and test equipment designated “Reference Only” and “No Calibration Required”. The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Food Safety Manager. They are responsible for the effective implementation and Functional Responsibility maintenance of this procedure. Departmental managers are responsible for ensuring records under their control are managed in accordance with this documented procedure. Classification Company Confidential Calibration Doc ID SOP-022 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 14 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 208 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Calibration 2 Related Documents Policies Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Processes Food Safety, PRO-001 Control of Documents, SOP-001 Procedures Non-Conformity Product, SOP-003 Corrective and Preventive Action, SOP-009 Work Instructions Not Applicable Test Equipment Installation Qualification Forms Measurement Instrument Status Change Other TEM Manuals 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description Accuracy The relative agreement of a measured value with an accepted standard Verification of a measurement instrument’s performance against a traceable Calibration standard Calibration Interval The duration of time between calibrations FSM/MR Food Safety Manager FSMS Food Safety Management System The calibration of measurement instruments “as installed” in a total system and Loop Calibration represents calibration of the instruments “as used” Any instrument which monitors or controls a critical parameter of a Measurement manufacturing process, controlled environment or used to measure a product Equipment or component specification A reference tool utilized by an internationally recognized standards laboratory National Standard representing the country which operates that laboratory Also known as repeatability and is the variation in readings obtained when Precision repeating the exact same measurement(s) A measure of the ability of a measuring instrument to give the same readings Reproducibility when used by a different operator Classification Company Confidential Calibration Doc ID SOP-022 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 14 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Calibration 209 Calibration Term or Acronym Description The power of discrimination of an instrument. For analogue instruments, it is Resolution limited to 1/2 of a minor scale graduation Range The breadth or span of an instruments capability of measurement Standard A defined reference tool with traceability to a national standard Traceability Documented reference of calibration results to a recognized standard. 4 Introduction 4.1 General Calibration defines the accuracy and quality of measurements recorded using a piece of equipment. Over time there is a tendency for results and accuracy to drift, particularly when using particular technologies or measuring particular parameters such as temperature and humidity. To be confident in the results being measured there is an ongoing need to service and maintain the calibration of equipment throughout its lifetime for reliable, accurate and repeatable measurements. The goal of calibration is to minimize any measurement uncertainty by ensuring the accuracy of test equip- ment. Calibration quantifies and controls errors or uncertainties within measurement processes to an accept- able level. For example, if you know that a particular food product, e.g. batch, vat milk needs to be kept above 63°C or 161°F [USA PMO Standard] and the instrument system you are using displays a figure of 63°C, then provided the system is calibrated to be accurate within 0.5°C at 63°C you can be confident the food is safe; if the sys- tem has an accuracy of 1°C, however, then you cannot be certain that the food’s temperature has been cor- rectly controlled. Food is, of course, only one example of why it is essential to have a confirmed calibrated level of accuracy. Manufacturing processes that require specific controlled pasteurization temperatures are another. In fact, the list goes on. The equivalent pasteurization temperature for batch, vat milk in the EU is >62°C [EU] or > 65°C [East African Standard]. In summary, calibration is vitally important wherever measurements are important, it enables users and businesses to have confidence in the results that they monitor record and subsequently control. 5. Procedure Flow Chart Not applicable. Classification Company Confidential Calibration Doc ID SOP-022 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 4 of 14 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 210 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Calibration 6 Procedure Notes 6.1 Enrolment of Equipment in the Calibration Program 6.1.1 The Requester will notify the Calibration Department of new equipment by completing and return- ing the Test Equipment Installation Qualification Form to the Calibration Department. 6.1.2 The Requester shall deliver the following to the Calibration Department: 6.1.2.1 Measuring equipment (if portable); 6.1.2.2 Test Equipment Installation Qualification Form; 6.1.2.3 The Test Equipment Installation Qualification Form shall detail the measurement instrument’s suitability for its intended use prior to enrolment. Suitability must consider accuracy, test ac- curacy ratio, precision, range, resolution and conditions of use (including environmental condi- tions). A Test Accuracy Ratio (TAR) of at least 4:1 is required; rationale for exceptions must be documented and approved; 6.1.2.4 A Test Accuracy Ratio (TAR) of at least 10:1 shall be required for standards used for in-house calibration; rationale for exceptions must be documented and approved; 6.1.2.5 A copy of the equipment specifications (if available from manual/catalogue), otherwise cali- bration requirements will be listed in the special instructions section; 6.1.2.6 Operation and/or service manual(s) for equipment that is to be, or can potentially be, cali- brated in-house (in some occasions where an equipment manual is missing, the FBO must be able to demonstrate suitable controls, e.g. SOP’s etc.); 6.1.2.7 Calibration certificate(s); 6.1.2.8 Certificates for new measurement and test equipment require at a minimum a statement of traceability to national, or international, or consensus standards and conformance to pub- lished specifications. 6.1.3 Active measurement and test equipment that is not calibrated over the entire measurement range or capabilities shall be identified with a “Limited” label, or equivalent. Limitations of use shall be af- fixed on or near the measurement and test equipment. Limitations shall be listed in the “Special Instructions” section of Test Equipment Installation Qualification Form. 6.2 Calibration Intervals 6.2.1 Interval assignment – should be established as recommended below in descending order of prefer- ence:  Calibration history of the equipment under evaluation, and the intended use;  Similar measurement and test equipment enrolled in the calibration system;  Documented engineering rationale based on usage;  Manufacturer’s Recommendation. In the event none of the above information is available the initial interval shall not be greater than six months. Classification Company Confidential Calibration Doc ID SOP-022 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 5 of 14 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Calibration 211 Calibration 6.2.2 Interval changes – may be requested by the owning department by completing the Interval Change Form. Rationale must be documented on the form. Approvals should consider the risk of using out-of-tolerance measurement and test equipment in the production or inspection process(s). Records of the risk assessment must be maintained by the FBO. 6.2.2.1 Interval increases – greater than half (1/2) of the current calibration cycle require justification based on recommendations in section 6.2.1. 6.2.2.2 Initial introduction of new Measurement Instruments that have not been used since initial cal- ibration performed by the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), may be extended another full cycle, where permitted by the OEM as documented on the OEM Calibration Certificate. 6.2.3 Calibration intervals – shall be evaluated and documented on an annual basis by the Calibration Coordinator. 6.3 Change of Equipment Status 6.3.1 The Equipment Owner will request changes of equipment/calibration status using the measure- ment Instrument Status Change Form. Equipment/calibration status categories include, but are not limited to, the following: 6.3.1.1 Active – measurement and test equipment that is calibrated over the entire measurement range or capabilities. This equipment shall be labelled with a “Calibrated” label; 6.3.1.2 Inactive – measurement or test equipment that is currently not in use and consequently should not be an active part of the calibration program. This equipment shall be labelled with a “Do Not Use-Out of Service” label and made non-operational if possible; 6.3.1.3 Discontinued – measurement and test equipment that has been discontinued or destroyed; 6.3.1.4 Reference Only – measurement and test equipment that has a measurement capability but is currently not used for ANY measurement or test activities for determining conformance to any equipment, product, process, design verification/validation, or environmental specifications. This equipment shall be labelled with a “Not Calibrated – For Reference Only” label; 6.3.1.5 No Calibration Required – measurement and test equipment which by nature or application does not require periodic calibration. Equipment in this category includes intrinsic standards, and equip- ment used in specific applications whose output values are verified by other calibrated measure- ment and test Equipment. This equipment shall be labelled with a “No Calibration Required” label; 6.3.1.6 Lost – Equipment that cannot be located by the owning department. 6.3.2 Discontinued / Disposed Equipment 6.3.2.1 The department owning the equipment to be disposed/discontinued will complete the Mea- surement Instrument Status Change Form. 6.3.2.2 The Calibration ID label will be removed from the equipment by the Owning Department and affixed to the Measurement Instrument Status Change Form. 6.3.2.3 The equipment shall be appropriately identified for disposal/destruction by the Owning Depart- ment . 6.3.2.4 The Owning Department will obtain approval for disposal of asset. 6.3.2.5 The completed Measurement Instrument Status Change Form will be forwarded to the Cali- bration Department. Classification Company Confidential Calibration Doc ID SOP-022 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 6 of 14 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 212 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Calibration 6.3.3 Equipment Transfers – measurement and test equipment whose primary use/ownership is being permanently transferred between departments or divisions. The original owning department is re- sponsible for completing the Measurement Instrument Status Change Form for any Measurement and Test Equipment that is being transferred to another department or division, and obtaining the signature of the new owning department. 6.4 Calibration Database and Reporting 6.4.1 QA / Engineering / Document Control shall maintain a system for tracking and controlling mea- surement and test equipment which will prevent the use of expired or unfit measurement and test equipment. 6.4.2 The calibration database shall outline the calibration method in the comments section of the equipment history record. For example: 6.4.2.1 Sub-contract on-site calibration (performed on-site by approved supplier); 6.4.2.2 Sub-contractor (typically measuring and test equipment sent out to an approved supplier). 6.4.3 The calibration database shall distinguish company-owned standards from measurement instru- ments. 6.4.4 The Calibration Department will issue a calibration status report once every month to the Product Department Supervisors, Department Calibration Representatives, the Food Safety Manager and the Production Manager. 6.4.5 Monthly calibration status report shall consist of: 6.4.5.1 Equipment DUE for calibration in the next 30 days; 6.4.5.2 Equipment OVERDUE; 6.4.5.3 Equipment on-hand; 6.4.5.4 Remedial/Corrective Action Form status. 6.4.6 Calibration manager has two main sets of records which store all pertinent information: Equip- ment Master and Equipment History. Records are entered in these two corresponding screens by the Calibration Coordinator(s). The Equipment Master stores general information, such as ID de- scription and scheduling information (called events) for each piece of equipment. The Equipment History maintains historical information for specific pieces of equipment. Events can be calibra- tions, repairs, operations, etc. Each time an event is performed, the result of the event, including any measurement information, is entered as a history record by the Calibration Coordinator(s). 6.4.7 All data is entered by the Calibration Coordinator(s) and Administrator; other users such as the Calibration Representatives have ’User’ or ‘Read Only’ status. All information, whether deleted or entered, is mapped through an audit trail in the database. Classification Company Confidential Calibration Doc ID SOP-022 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 7 of 14 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Calibration 213 Calibration 6.5 Remedial/Corrective Action Process 6.5.1 The Calibration Department will issue a Remedial/Corrective Action Form to the equipment’s own- ing department Supervisor when measurement and test equipment is returned from being cali- brated with an identified out-of-tolerance condition before calibration. A description of the specific out-of-tolerance parameters will be included or attached to the form. 6.5.2 Any equipment with out-of-tolerance occurrences “before calibration” will be issued a “Do Not Use – Out of Service” label, or quarantined in the calibration area, pending completion of the Remedial/ Corrective Action Form by the Owning Department. 6.5.3 All Remedial/Corrective Action Forms will address: 6.5.3.1 The impact of the out of tolerance condition on the product(s)/process(s). A concise and de- tailed explanation for this decision shall be documented. The following should be addressed in the Remedial response: 6.5.3.1.1 How important the affected feature is to the end user; 6.5.3.1.2 How the out-of-tolerance condition relates to the product specification(s); 6.5.3.1.3 Any potential product impact; 6.5.3.1.4 If product impact has been identified, the product Failure Mode Effect Analysis [F]MEA and/ or a Risk Analysis report shall be used to define potential patient and or user safety impact; 6.5.3.1.5 This may include ancillary documents such as handwritten notes, calculations, graphs, tables, sketches, or photographs. 6.5.4 Remedials should also address measurement and test equipment disposition: 6.5.4.1 The fitness of the equipment for continued use; 6.5.4.2 The calibration interval of the equipment if a change to the interval is being made as a result of the evaluation; 6.5.4.3 Other changes to prevent the recurrence including: the appropriateness of the equipment for the measurement/test function and operator handling of the equipment. 6.5.5 Any open remedial/corrective actions open more than four (4) weeks will be reported to the Food Safety Manager and Department Supervisor by the Calibration Coordinator. 6.6 Labelling, Identification and Storage 6.6.1 A Calibration label must be attached to, or be posted within visual range of, the measurement and test equipment. 6.6.2 Calibrated measurement and test equipment shall be marked with a label to display: 6.6.2.1 The date of the most recent calibration; 6.6.2.2 The date when the next calibration is scheduled; 6.6.2.3 (Note, the aforementioned dates shall be of the format type requirements of SOP-xxx, e.g., Jan/5/2015 or 5/Jan/15 so as to avoid confusion between calibrations performed in the United States and Europe); 6.6.2.4 The initials of personnel or sub-contractor who performed the calibration or the name of the sub-contractor. Classification Company Confidential Calibration Doc ID SOP-022 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 8 of 14 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 214 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Calibration 6.6.3 If the item is too small for this type of marking, a color code or smaller identifying mark shall be employed and cross-referenced on the Test Equipment Installation Qualification Form for that specific item. 6.6.4 Calibration Seals shall be affixed to measurement and test equipment where a possibility of altera- tion to calibrated settings could occur. A tamperproof seal is affixed to the setting adjustment area and or access screw; this acts to safeguard against any internal and or external adjustments that could invalidate the calibration settings. Acceptable methods of sealing are: 6.6.4.1 Tamperproof labels; 6.6.4.2 Inspector’s lacquer; 6.6.4.3 Low-strength tread-loc. 6.6.5 Measurement instruments and standards, where applicable, i.e., Vernier callipers, shall be stored in suitable packaging when not in use to avoid damage. 6.6.6 Spare/backup measurement and test equipment (portable) shall be stored in locked cabinets. 6.6.7 These cabinets are identified as “Calibrated Test Equipment” that contain standards and measure- ment equipment that are currently suitable for use and “Test Equipment not Calibrated” that con- tains items due for calibration and inactive measurement and test equipment. 6.6.8 Only the Calibration Coordinator(s) and Administrator shall have access to these storage cabinets. 6.7 Battery Replacement 6.7.1 Measurement and test equipment that requires battery replacement shall be performed by the Calibration Coordinator using appropriate Electro Static Devices [ESD] practices and subsequent replacement of any tamperproof seals/labels. 6.8 Calibration Procedures 6.8.1 Calibration procedures must be application specific and prescribe step-by-step instructions for cali- bration of measurement and test equipment or categories thereof. These shall be prepared inter- nally, by another agency, the manufacturer or a composite of any of these. Internal calibration pro- cedure part number and current revision shall be referenced on the related Calibration Record/Form. 6.8.2 Calibration procedures must state: the acceptable limits of accuracy and precision; standards required; and sufficient information to enable qualified personnel to perform the calibration. 6.8.3 Equipment used for calibration(s) shall have a Test Accuracy Ratio (TAR) of at least 10:1, i.e. calibration equipment uncertainty will be 10 times greater than the uncertainty of the measurement and test equipment being calibrated; rationale for exceptions must be documented and approved. Rational may include an increase to the calibration frequency to compensate for this lack of compliance. 6.8.4 Calibration procedures and internal calibration records must state: “Calibration performed by trained personnel only.” Classification Company Confidential Calibration Doc ID SOP-022 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 9 of 14 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Calibration 215 Calibration 6.9 Calibration – Internal 6.9.1 Requirements for calibrations performed by company personnel: 6.9.1.1 Calibration standards used to perform internal calibration shall be traceable to a National or International Standard(s); 6.9.1.2 Calibrations are to be performed per application-specific written procedures, at the most cur- rent revision level, describing the step-by-step method of calibrating specific instruments or categories of instruments; 6.9.1.3 For company manufactured equipment, calibrations will be performed at the revision level applicable to the equipment; 6.9.1.4 Calibrations performed by company personnel require a cross-check to be performed prior to commencing to ensure proper documentation / procedure(s) is/are used; 6.9.1.5 Company personnel performing calibrations must be trained to the proper procedure and revi- sion level as evidenced in the individuals training record; 6.9.1.6 Calibration procedures shall clearly state the ranges of acceptable tolerances or limits; 6.9.1.7 Recorded calibration data shall be recorded to the significant digit expressed in the limits; 6.9.1.8 Environmental conditions for test and measurement equipment calibration such as lighting, vibration, etc., i.e. other than temperature and humidity except where defined by the manu- facturer’s specification or user manual, shall comply with the manufacturer’s published speci- fication; 6.9.1.9 Environmental conditions shall be monitored by calibration personnel to ensure requirements are met when performing calibration in-house; 6.9.1.10 Upon completion of calibrating an item, personnel performing the calibration will indicate en- vironmental compliance by checking off the appropriate section on the company Calibration Report. 6.9.1.11 If temperature or humidity exceed the specified limits for a particular calibration type, work for that type will be suspended and a supervisor notified to assess the impact. 6.9.2 Documentation of calibration shall consist of the following: 6.9.2.1 Completed Internal Calibration Report, including: 6.9.2.1.1 Equipment I.D. number; 6.9.2.1.2 Description of equipment; 6.9.2.1.3 Part number and/or manufacturer of the equipment; 6.9.2.1.4 Revision of the equipment (if applicable); 6.9.2.1.5 Calibration/test procedure/drawing numbers used; 6.9.2.1.6 Revision of the procedure used; 6.9.2.1.7 Indication of cross-check performed (if applicable); 6.9.2.1.8 Identification of person performing calibration/test; 6.9.2.1.9 Calibration standard(s) and/or equipment used; 6.9.2.1.10 Due date(s) of the standard(s) used; 6.9.2.1.11 Date the calibration was completed; Classification Company Confidential Calibration Doc ID SOP-022 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 10 of 14 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 216 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Calibration 6.9.2.1.12 Next calibration due date; 6.9.2.1.13 Indication of equipment condition (pre- and post-calibration). 6.9.3 Personnel training for performing calibrations must also include: 6.9.3.1 Their trainer signature in the section labelled “Approved by” indicating verification of: 6.9.3.1.1 Training to, and use of, correct procedure; 6.9.3.1.2 Cross-check (if applicable); 6.9.3.1.3 Acceptability of data. 6.9.4 Calibration data (pre and post) including acceptable tolerances/limits. These may be recorded on the Internal Calibration Report or on a data sheet specific to the equipment’s calibration proce- dure. Completed data sheet will be attached to Internal Calibration Report. 6.9.5 The Calibration Department will perform a cursory review of the completed Internal Calibration Report Form and applicable Data Sheets to: 6.9.5.1 Review for completeness. 6.9.5.2 Review for out of tolerance conditions: 6.9.5.2.1 If the results indicate that the pre-calibration condition was out-of-tolerance, issue a Remedial/Corrective Action Form. 6.9.5.3 If the equipment is not fully calibrated to the manufacturer’s or procedural specifications, the equipment may be used in a “Limited” status. In these circumstances: 6.9.5.3.1 Equipment will be identified using the “Limited Calibration” label; 6.9.5.3.2 Limitations of use will be clearly identified on or near the equipment. 6.9.6 If the calibration is found to be acceptable, the Calibration Department shall: 6.9.6.1 Sign or stamp and date the Calibration Report as evidence of completion in the section la- belled “Reviewed by;” 6.9.6.2 Apply, or issue, an updated calibration label; 6.9.6.3 Note: if changing the equipment status, the equipment owner must complete a Measurement Instrument Status Change Form; 6.9.6.4 The Calibration Department shall file the Calibration Report and relevant data sheets in the equipment’s history folder. 6.10 Calibration – External 6.10.1 Calibration Method 6.10.1.1 Calibration performed by Contractors shall be conducted by approved Suppliers (registered on the Approved Supplier List, ASL); 6.10.1.2 The methods and criteria used to perform calibration of Measurement and Test Equipment shall comply with the manufacturers specification and shall be traceable, through certifica- tion, to a National or International Standard, e.g., NIST, UKAS or equivalent; 6.10.1.3 Method of Calibration for linear Measurement Instruments such as External Micrometers, Vernier Callipers and Dial Gauges may use the methodology outlined in the British Standards in Engineering Metrology, e.g., BS 870, BS 887, BS 907, etc.; Classification Company Confidential Calibration Doc ID SOP-022 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 11 of 14 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Calibration 217 Calibration 6.10.1.4 Special instructions for calibration shall be detailed in the Test Equipment Installation Quali- fication Form, where applicable. 6.10.2 Documentation Requirements. All documentation provided by the Contractor shall include at a mini- mum: 6.10.2.1 Measurement instrument identifier; 6.10.2.2 The date of calibration; 6.10.2.3 Tolerances or specified accuracy; 6.10.2.4 Pre-calibration data; 6.10.2.5 Post-calibration data (if adjusted); 6.10.2.6 Identity of standards used; 6.10.2.7 Calibration due-date of standards; 6.10.2.8 Ancillary measurement documentation (graphs, tables, photos, etc.), if applicable; 6.10.2.9 Statement of acceptability (pass/fail): 6.10.2.9.1 Signature or stamp of person performing the Calibration, or Contractor’s name and address. 6.10.3 Repairs. For equipment identified as requiring repairs by the Contractor, the Calibration Department will: 6.10.3.1 Request the Contractor to provide a quote for the cost of the repair and provide an estimated time for completion of repair; 6.10.3.2 Notify the owning department of the need for equipment repair and request approval for repairs. 6.10.3.3 Approval of repairs: 6.10.3.3.1 The owning department will provide a signed and dated purchase request for the cost of repair; 6.10.3.3.2 The Calibration Department will inform the Contractor to proceed with repairs and provide an account number or purchase order number. 6.10.3.4 Disapproval of repairs: 6.10.3.4.1 Inform the Contractor to return the equipment, un-repaired, if offsite. 6.10.4 Receiving Equipment. Upon receipt of the equipment from the Contractor, the Calibration De- partment will: 6.10.4.1 Physically examine the measurement and test equipment for any damage; 6.10.4.2 Review all calibration documentation for required information by checking off blocks on the Calibration Return Checklist as conformance to requirements is verified; 6.10.4.3 Measurement and test equipment with documentation missing or insufficient information shall be detained in the Calibration Storage Cabinet (“Test Equipment not Calibrated”), or label “Do Not Use-Out of Service;” Classification Company Confidential Calibration Doc ID SOP-022 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 12 of 14 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 218 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Calibration 6.10.4.4 Measurement and test equipment with documentation missing or insufficient information shall require approval of Calibration Department personnel prior to releasing equipment for use. Calibration Department personnel will print name, sign or stamp, and date the Discrep- ancy Approval section of the Calibration Documentation Return Checklist upon acceptance or approval of documentation, as well as document rationale in the ‘Remarks’ section for any deficient Certificates accepted. 6.10.4.5 If Calibration Department personnel approval is denied, contact the Sub-Contractor, re- questing the deficient information. Repeat section 6.10.4.4; 6.10.4.6 Compare specific values (data) to acceptance criteria (tolerances/accuracy specifications), or review statement of acceptability for out of tolerance conditions; 6.10.4.7 Owing departments of equipment having a pre-calibration condition of being out-of- toler- ance shall be issued a Remedial/Corrective Action Form; 6.10.4.8 If the Calibration Certificate indicates that the equipment is not calibrated over the entire range of measurement or the “post-calibration” condition was out-of-tolerance, the equipment may be: 6.10.4.8.1 Discontinued; 6.10.4.8.2 Placed in “Not in Use” or “Inactive” status; 6.10.4.8.3 Used as “Reference Only;” 6.10.4.8.4 Used in a “Limited” status. In these circumstances equipment will be identified using a “Limited Calibration” or “Special Calibration” label. Limitations of use will be clearly identified on or near the equipment. 6.10.4.9 Verify dates on the Calibration Label and Calibration Certificate concur as well as comparing the due date to the calibration interval. 6.10.4.10 Check for calibration seals in place, where appropriate. 6.10.5 Finalizing 6.10.5.1 Print name, sign or stamp, and date the form, return checklist as evidence of review and avail- ability for use. The form will be placed with equipment calibration certificate records in the designated cabinet; 6.10.5.2 Update the calibration database to include all newly received information, such as next cali- bration due date and status, etc.; 6.10.5.3 File the Certificate of Calibration and relevant documents as part of the equipment’s calibra- tion history records; 6.10.5.4 Place the equipment in the calibrated equipment storage cabinet if not required for immedi- ate use; 6.10.5.5 Notify the owning department if applicable. 6.10.6 External calibration company supplier survey/audits 6.10.6.1 Accreditation by a recognized body may be accepted by in lieu of an audit, e.g., International Laboratory Accreditation Co-Operation [ILAC]. If an audit is not deemed necessary, a copy of the current certificate of accreditation will be maintained in the supplier audit file. Classification Company Confidential Calibration Doc ID SOP-022 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 13 of 14 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Calibration 219 Calibration 7 Records Document Location Duration of Record Responsibility Equipment Master and Calibration Department Indefinitely Calibration Co-Ordinator History List Calibration Program/ Calibration Department Six years Calibration Co-Ordinator Schedule Equipment calibration Calibration Department Six years Calibration Co-Ordinator Report Equipment Calibration Calibration Department Indefinitely Calibration Co-Ordinator Certificate Classification Company Confidential Calibration Doc ID SOP-022 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 14 of 14 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 220 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Corrective and Preventive Action FBO Procedure Document # SOP-009 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner Food Safety Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2015 Draft 01 Joe Bloggs Initial draft for review and discussion. 24-04-2015 V1.0 Mary Cahill Original issue & update after technical review. Contents 1 Summary.................................................................................221 6.3 Step 3 Corrective Action Plan Drafted .............224 2 Related Documents ..........................................................221 6.4 Step 4 Corrective Action Plan Reviewed........224 3 Definitions ............................................................................222 6.5 Step 5 Implement the Corrective Action ........225 4 Introduction ........................................................................222 6.6 Step 6 Monitor Implementation ........................225 5 Procedure Flow Chart .....................................................223 6.7 Step 7 Verify Implementation ..............................225 6 Procedure Notes ...............................................................224 6.8 Step 8 Review for Closure .....................................225 6.1 Step 1 Problem Definition/Record Creation ...224 6.9 Step 9 Close CAPA ....................................................225 6.2 Step 2 Root Cause Analysis...................................224 7 Records ..................................................................................225 Classification Company Confidential Corrective and Preventive Action Doc ID SOP-009 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Corrective and Preventive Action 221 Corrective and Preventive Action 1 Summary This procedure describes the methodology used within the organization Purpose to manage the corrective and preventive action process. This procedure applies to the generation of corrective and preventive ac- Scope tions, associated root cause analysis and the effective closure of correc- tive and preventive actions. The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Food Safety Functional Responsibility Manager/Management Representative. 2 Related documents Policies Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Processes Compliance, PRO-004 Complaint Management, SOP-014 Procedures Management Review, SOP-021 Strategic Planning, SOP-029 Work Instructions N/A Forms CAPA Form Other N/A Classification Company Confidential Corrective and Preventive Action Doc ID SOP-009 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 222 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Corrective and Preventive Action 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description CA Corrective Action PA Preventive Action DMS Document Management System FSM/MR Food Safety Manager/Management Representative FSMS Food Safety Management System RCA Root Cause Analysis Correction Action taken to eliminate a detected nonconformity Action taken to eliminate the cause of a nonconformity and prevent Corrective action recurrence Preventive action Action taken to prevent the occurrence of nonconformity A method of problem solving that tries to identify the root cause of faults or Root cause analysis problems 4 Introduction The identification of issues affecting the FSMS and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions are a core requirement in the continual improvement process within a management system. In order for such corrective actions to be effective, a rigorous root cause analysis process must be followed to ensure the actual cause of the issue is identified, eliminated and recurrence prevented. This procedure outlines the process implemented within the organization to ensure this is achieved. Classification Company Confidential Corrective and Preventive Action Doc ID SOP-009 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Corrective and Preventive Action 223 Corrective and Preventive Action 5. Procedure Flow Chart Responsibility PROCESS Record(s) 1. Complaint Issue Identified, Audit Finding Employee/Auditor/ Documented and Customer Correction Taken CAPA Log 2. Relevant Department Root Cause Analysis Root Cause Analysis Completed 3. Corrective Action Relevant Department Corrective Action Plan Plan Drafted 4. FSM/MR/ Rejected Corrective Action Action Plan Relevant Department/ Auditor Reviewed Plan Accepted 5. Corrective Action Relevant Department Plan CA Plan Implemented FSM/MR/ 6. Corrective Action Relevant Department/ Auditor Monitor Plan Implementation 7. Corrective Action Plan Verify Relevant Department Implementation Verification Evidence 8. FSM/MR/Auditor Review for Verification Evidence Closure 9. CAPA Log FSM/MR/ Close Issue and Relevant Department/ Auditor Document as Closed Classification Company Confidential Corrective and Preventive Action Doc ID SOP-009 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 4 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 224 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Corrective and Preventive Action 6 Procedure Notes 6.1 Step 1 Problem Definition/Record Creation An issue can be identified from several sources including auditing (both internal and external), customer complaints or legal/regulatory issues. Once identified, immediate correction must be taken to resolve the issue and the issue must be documented within the DMS software. The appropriate resources will then be put in place to manage the investigation of the issue in line with the above flowchart. 6.2 Step 2 Root Cause Analysis It is mandatory that all issues raised are investigated thoroughly utilizing a recognized root cause analysis methodology, e.g. 5 Whys, 8D, Go See Think Do, etc. Only when the root cause has been identi- fied can corrective action and/or preventive action be identified. Root cause analysis may only be under- taken by trained personnel. Under no circumstances can ‘human error’ or a ‘restatement of the issue’ be described as the root cause. In the event of this being the case, the root cause must be rejected and redone. Root cause analysis must be completed by the department in which the issue arose. Where necessary, preventive actions may also be identified during the root cause analysis. Where this is the case, they must be documented as part of the corrective action plan. 6.3 Step 3 Corrective Action Plan Drafted A corrective action plan will be created as follows: Issue Corrective Preventive Assigned Expected completion Root Cause Description Action(s) Action(s) to date The corrective action plan will be created by the relevant department where the issue arose. It is fully their responsibility to generate this plan and submit it for review and approval. 6.4 Step 4 Corrective Action Plan Reviewed The corrective action plan must be submitted to the FSM/MR/Auditor for review and approval. Where the FSM/MR/Auditor decide that the corrective action plan is not sufficient or acceptable, they will return it for rework. Corrective actions plans may be rejected on the grounds of a badly completed root cause analysis, unrealistic timeframes or no assignment of responsibilities or other grounds as deemed appropriate by the review team. Where the corrective action plan is deemed to be approved, the review team will notify the department to proceed with the plan. Classification Company Confidential Corrective and Preventive Action Doc ID SOP-009 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 5 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Corrective and Preventive Action 225 Corrective and Preventive Action 6.5 Step 5 Implement the Corrective Action The relevant department will implement the corrective action plan as documented. 6.6 Step 6 Monitor Implementation Implementation will be monitored in accordance with the documented plan on regular basis to ensure timely corrective action is taken and that any issues arising are dealt with. 6.7 Step 7 Verify Implementation When the implementing department are satisfied that the corrective action taken has been completed, a test to determine the effectiveness of the corrective action must be undertaken and relevant evidence recorded. Where results show that the expected outcome has not been achieved, i.e. the elimination of the root cause, the department must redo the root cause analysis. Only when this evidence objectively shows that the root cause of the issue has been eliminated, the department may request that the issue be closed out. 6.8 Step 8 Review for Closure The FSM/MR/Auditor, and other interested parties as necessary, will review the objective evidence related to the effectiveness of the corrective action taken. Only when they are satisfied that the root cause has been eliminated will they allow the issue to be closed. Where any doubt exists, the review team may re- quest extra verification activities to be undertaken and results submitted again or they may request a com- plete re-submittance of the corrective action plan. 6.9 Step 9 Close CAPA Where the review team is satisfied that the root cause has been eliminated, they will authorize the closure of the issue on the CAPA system. 7, Records Document Location Duration of Record Responsibility Compliant Food Safety Office Indefinitely FSM/MR Audit finding Food Safety Office 6 years FSM/MR Corrective action plan Food Safety Office 6 years FSM/MR Verification evidence Food Safety Office 6 years FSM/MR Classification Company Confidential Corrective and Preventive Action Doc ID SOP-009 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 6 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 226 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Internal Auditing FBO Procedure Document # SOP-006 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner Food Safety Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2015 Draft 01 Joe Bloggs Initial document for review and discussion. 24-04-2015 V1.0 Joe Bloggs Approved for release by process owner. Contents 1 Summary.............................................................................................. 227 2 Related Documents ....................................................................... 227 3 Definitions ..........................................................................................228 4 Introduction ......................................................................................229 4.1 Internal Auditing.......................................................................229 5 Procedure Flow Chart .................................................................. 230 6 Procedure Notes ..............................................................................231 7 Audit Records.................................................................................... 233 8 Records ................................................................................................234 Classification Company Confidential Internal Auditing Doc ID SOP-006 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 9 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Internal Auditing 227 Internal Auditing 1 Summary The purpose of this procedure is to describe the:  Internal audit methodology employed to ensure that the Food Safety Management System remains suitable, adequate and effec- Purpose tive in meeting business, customer, and compliance requirements, the requirements of FSSC 22000 and ensure that the FSMS is ef- fectively implemented and maintained. This procedure applies to:  Audit program planning, performance and follow-up, including ini- tiating of audit, audit preparation, conducting the audit, preparing Scope and distributing the audit report, completing the audit and audit follow-up if required;  Compliance and conformance auditing. The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Food Safety Functional Responsibility Manager, who is responsible for the effective implementation and main- tenance of this procedure. 2 Related documents Policies Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Processes Departmental process descriptions Corrective and Preventive Action, SOP-009 Procedures Management Review, SOP-021 Work Instructions N/A Forms FSMS Audit Checklist Statutory and Regulatory Requirements Other FSSC 22000:2010 Classification Company Confidential Internal Auditing Doc ID SOP-006 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 9 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 228 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Internal Auditing 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description Audit plan Description of the activities and arrangements for an audit The outcome of the audit provided by the audit team after consideration of all Audit conclusion the audit findings and audit objectives Set of policies, documented information or requirements used as a reference Audit criteria against which audit evidence is compared Audit finding Results of the evaluation of the audit evidence against the audit criteria Set of one or more audits planned for a specific timeframe and directed towards Audit programme a specific purpose Audit scope The extent and boundaries of the audit Person with the demonstrated personal attributes and competence to conduct an Auditor audit Compliance auditing Determination of compliance with defined statutory and regulatory requirements Conformance Determination of conformance to defined International Standards e.g. FSSC auditing 22000:2010 Correction Action taken to eliminate a detected nonconformity Corrective action Action taken to eliminate the cause of a nonconformity and prevent recurrence FSM/MR Food Safety Manager/Management Representative FSMS Food Safety Management System High risk finding Significant weakness in the system or process – need rectification immediately Systematic and independent process for obtaining audit evidence and evaluat- Internal audit ing it objectively to determine the extent to which audit criteria are fulfilled A general weakness in the system or process which if rectified immediately Low risk finding could improve efficiency A total breakdown or absence of objective evidence to satisfy one or more Quality Management System requirements, or a situation which would, on the Major finding basis of available objective evidence, raise significant doubt as to the quality of the product that the organization is supplying A potentially significant weakness in the system or process – if not rectified im- Medium risk finding mediately may lead to high risk Where there is defined and documented system which generally satisfies one or more Food Safety Management System requirements, or a situation which Minor finding would, on the basis of available objective evidence, raise a concern as to the po- tential quality of what the organization is supplying, e.g. the system and/or one or more processes have not reached an acceptable maturity level Classification Company Confidential Internal Auditing Doc ID SOP-006 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 9 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Internal Auditing 229 Internal Auditing Term or Acronym Description Nonconformity The non-fulfilment of a requirement Objective/audit Records, statements of fact or other information which are relevant to the audit evidence criteria and verifiable Opportunity for An issue, identified by the auditor that warrants investigation by the auditee to improvement affect improvement Root cause Analysis A method of problem solving that tries to identify the root cause of faults or problems A SWOT analysis is a section of the audit report where the audit team catego- SWOT analysis rises the audit findings into Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. 4 Introduction 4.1 Internal Auditing Internal auditing is completed to monitor and measure the company’s level of compliance against its statu- tory and regulatory requirements and its level of conformance with the requirements of the Food Safety Management System. Internal audits will be scheduled on a planned basis, conducted by trained internal auditors and their find- ings reported to management for review and action. Where audit findings are raised, the auditee will be required to give a commitment to addressing and resolving these issues. The internal auditor will seek evidence of the effective implementation of these actions. The results of internal audits and the overall ef- fectiveness of the internal audit programme will be reported at the management review meeting. Classification Company Confidential Internal Auditing Doc ID SOP-006 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 4 of 9 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 230 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Internal Auditing 5 Procedure Flow Chart Responsibility PROCESS Record(s) 1. Internal Audit Food Safety Manager/ Initiating the Audit Program Top Management Audit Plan(s) 2. Audit Trail Auditors Preparing the Audit Activities Audit Checklist Audit Plan(s) 3. Audit Trail Auditors Conducting the Audit Audit Checklist Audit Findings(s) 4. Preparing the Auditors Distribution of Audit Report the Audit Report 5. Audit Report Food Safety Manager Completing the Audit 6. Audit Findings Auditor/Auditee Conducting Audit Followup 7. End Classification Company Confidential Internal Auditing Doc ID SOP-006 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 5 of 9 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Internal Auditing 231 Internal Auditing 6 Procedure Notes Step 1 The Food Safety Manager has the responsibility to create and management the internal audit process. This involves establishing initial contact with the auditee(s) and agreeing the following:  Audit objectives, scope and criteria;  Agree the date for the audit to take place;  Resources to complete the audit, including access to the required people, processes, activities and documentation;  Statutory and regulatory requirements to be assessed during the audit;  The need for any observers and/or guides; and  Determine any specific areas of concern for the auditee. The output from this phase is the development of an audit programme outlining the audits to be completed over a defined period of time. It also may identify the Internal Auditor assigned to the audit. Once com- pleted, the programme will be published and communicated across the company. Step 2 Each individual internal auditor is responsible to create an:  Audit plan, including audit objectives, scope and criteria;  Audit checklist or audit trail. Audit plans and checklist/trails will be template based to ensure consistency. Once documented by the Internal Auditor, the audit plan will be communicated to the relevant auditee(s). It should be noted that some audits will be conducted on an unannounced basis as directed by the Food Safety Manager. Where this is the case, no audit plan may be produced; however, the Food Safety Manager will fully brief the Internal Auditor as to the objectives, scope and criteria of the audit. Classification Company Confidential Internal Auditing Doc ID SOP-006 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 6 of 9 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 232 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Internal Auditing Step 3 The Internal Auditor will conduct the audit in accordance with the plan. Audit checklists or audit trails will be used by the auditor to record audit evidence. Audits will be conducted using interview, observation, re- view of records and documents, and analysis of data. Trend analysis and tests may also be utilized to gather evidence as required. Details to be recorded on the checklist or audit trails include the requirement being checked, the evidence gathered, the conformance indication and identification of the auditee. In the event of an Internal Auditor identifying a non-conformity, based on objective evidence, the Internal Auditor will inform the Process Owner/Head of Department of the issue and explain what the non-con- formity is, why it is a non-conformity and the requirement that has not been fulfilled. The internal auditor will document the non-conformity in their checklist or audit trail and get the auditee to sign it signifying the auditee’s acceptance of the issue and their commitment to rectify the issue. The Internal Auditor will classify the audit finding as major, minor or an opportunity for improvement based upon risk. The Internal Auditor should not downgrade an audit finding to an opportunity for improvement where there is evidence of a non-conformity. It is solely the responsibility of the Process Owner/Head of Department, where audit findings are raised, to rectify these findings. Correction must be taken, a root cause analysis using a recognised root cause analysis methodology, e.g. 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, etc. must be completed and corrective action identified and implemented. A response plan must be submitted to the Internal Auditor by the auditee within 10 days of the audit outlining the above correction, root cause analysis and corrective action(s). The Internal Auditor will review the response plan and approve or reject it [i.e. if there is no root cause analysis, the root cause analysis is inadequate, etc.]. If rejected, the Auditee must correct the response plan and re-submit for ap- proval. All audit findings should be closed out within 12 weeks of the finding being made, exceptions to this may be granted subject to approval of the Internal Auditor and the FSM/MR. The outputs from this phase is that the audit objective has been achieved, audit plan met, completed checklists/audit trails and, where applicable, identified audit findings and a response plan received from the Process Owner/Head of Department. Step 4 The Internal Auditor will prepare an audit report outlining the audit conclusion. This conclusion is based on a comparison of all the audit findings against the audit objective. The report will be detailed and cover the following points at a minimum:  Identification of the audit objective, scope and criteria;  Identification of the Auditor and Process Owner(s)/Head of Department;  The audit conclusion;  Executive summary;  SWOT analysis;  Description of the process, critical process parameters and process performance;  The number of audit findings and their classification; Classification Company Confidential Internal Auditing Doc ID SOP-006 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 7 of 9 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Internal Auditing 233 Internal Auditing  The audit findings in detail;  Sample/confidentiality statement;  Audit follow up;  Audit checklist and/or audit trail (as an attachment). The audit report will then be released to the Food Safety Manager and the Process Owner/Head of Depart- ment. Step 5 The audit is completed when all planned audit activities have been completed or otherwise agreed with the Process Owner, e.g. there may have been an unexpected event that prevented the audit plan from being completed. The Food Safety Manager will technically review the audit report to ensure that all aspects of the audit plan have been covered, the evidence gathered is objective and related to the audit criteria, and the audit conclusion reached is correct. He or she will also manage any appeals raised by the Process Manager/Head of Department in relation to an audit finding, and where agreement cannot be reached between the Food Safety Manager and the Process Owner/Head of Department, the Food Safety Manager will elevate the issue to the Executive Management Team for resolution. Step 6 Based on the response plan submitted by the Process Owner and the agreed closure timescales, the in- ternal auditor will follow up to ensure that all audit findings have been effectively closed out. This will be achieved through the verification of the effectiveness of the corrective action(s) taken by the auditee. A test or review of evidence will be conducted by the auditor to determine if the audit finding has been closed out. Where satisfied, the internal auditor will close the audit finding. Where the Internal Auditor does not agree to close the audit finding, agreement on the actions to be taken will be determined between the Internal Auditor and the Auditee. 7 Audit Records The following documentation will be maintained as evidence of audits being performed:  Audit Plan;  Audit Checklist/Audit Trail;  Audit Report;  Root Cause Analysis Data/Response Plan. Classification Company Confidential Internal Auditing Doc ID SOP-006 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 8 of 9 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 234 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Internal Auditing 8 Records Document Location Duration of Record Responsibility Internal Audit Program Food Safety Office Six years Food Safety Manager Internal Audit Plan Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Audit Checklist / Audit Trail Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Audit Report Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Response Plan Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Classification Company Confidential Internal Auditing Doc ID SOP-006 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 9 of 9 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Traceability 235 Traceability FBO Procedure Document # SOP-012 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner Food Safety Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2015 Draft 01 Joe Bloggs Initial document for review and discussion. 24-04-2015 V1.0 Joe Bloggs Approved and released by process owner. Contents 1 Summary............................................................................... 236 6.2 Identify and Record Flows or Critical 2 Related Documents ........................................................ 236 Tracking Events, [CTEs] .........................................240 3 Definitions ........................................................................... 237 6.3 Place a Standard, Human Readable Lot ID on FBO Products [Lot ID] ........................242 4 Introduction ....................................................................... 238 6.4 Product Labelling...................................................... 242 4.1 Traceability ................................................................... 238 6.5 Testing of the Traceability System .................... 243 5 Procedure Flow Chart .................................................... 239 6.6 Traceability System Testing Frequency ..........245 6 Procedure Notes .............................................................. 239 6.7 Dairy Milk Traceability Records ..........................245 6.1 Identify and Record Lot IDs or Key Data Elements [KDEs]......................................................... 239 6.8 Post Review Actions ...............................................245 7 Records .................................................................................245 Classification Company Confidential Traceability Doc ID SOP-012 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 11 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 236 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Traceability 1 Summary To describe the process being able to trace each ingredient back to its Purpose source and being able to track dairy product after they leave the dairy plant. This instruction covers all products manufactured or distributed by the Scope FBO. Note: Local regulations and laws prevail over this guideline. The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Food Safety Functional Responsibility Manager and Traceability/Recall PRP Team. They are responsible for the effective implementation and maintenance of this procedure. 2 Related documents Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Policies Customer/Consumer Complaints Policy, POL-002 Processes Departmental process descriptions Control of Non-Conforming Product, SOP-003 Recall and Withdrawal, SOP-023 Procedures Communications, SOP-020 Crisis Management, SOP-029 Corrective and Preventive Action, SOP-009 Work Instructions Not Applicable Recall/Withdrawal Log Forms Communication Log Root Cause Analysis/Corrective Action Other Not Applicable Classification Company Confidential Traceability Doc ID SOP-012 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 11 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Traceability 237 Traceability 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description Expression of dissatisfaction made to an organization related to its product or Complaint service, or the complaints-handling process itself where a response or resolu- tion is explicitly or implicitly expected Correction Action to eliminate a detected nonconformity Corrective action Action to eliminate the cause of a nonconformity and to prevent recurrence Critical Tracking Events that identify those core business processes where traceability data cap- Events [CTEs] ture is vital to a successful traceability process The ability to separate the products that may have a large amount of the con- Dilution taminant, and those that may only have possible traces Exclusion is the ability to EXCLUDE the products that do not contain any con- Exclusion taminant FSM/MR Food Safety Manager/Management Representative FSMS Food Safety Management System Inclusion is the ability to INCLUDE any product(s) that could contain any trace Inclusion of a possible contaminant. Key Data Elements The data captured during a CTE to support a successful traceability process [KDEs] Nonconformity Non-fulfilment of a requirement Output that is a result of activities where none of them necessarily is per- formed at the interface between the provider and the customer. For the FBO Product this can be an ingredient, raw material, intermediate product or finished prod- uct supplied to a customer or consumer Recall is the process by which a product is removed from the external supply chain/distribution and where consumers are publicly advised to take specific Recall actions with the product (e.g. “do not consume the product,” or “return the product to the shop or manufacturer”). This includes the FDA class I and class II recalls Regulatory Obligatory requirement specified by an authority mandated by a legislative requirement body Risk Effect of uncertainty on an expected result A cause that once removed from the problem fault sequence, prevents the Root Cause final undesirable event from recurring A method of problem solving that tries to identify the root cause of faults or prob- Root Cause Analysis lems Classification Company Confidential Traceability Doc ID SOP-012 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 11 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 238 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Traceability Term or Acronym Description Statutory require- Obligatory requirement specified by a legislative body ment Traceability is the ability to track a food through all stages of production, processing and distribution (including importation and at retail). Traceability Traceability should mean that movements can be traced one step backwards and one step forward at any point in the supply chain The capability to identify the origin and characteristics of a product based on Tracing criteria determined at each point of the supply chain The capability to locate a product based on specific criteria wherever it is Tracking within the supply chain. 4 Introduction 4.1 Traceability Traceability systems are designed to trace and track products and their components through the supply chain. Although traceability must be an end-to-end process, it is accomplished in a supply chain consisting of independent firms with different stand-alone information systems. To ensure continuity in the flow of traceability information, each partner in the food chain must pass on information about the identified lot or product group to the next partner in the food chain [traceability information chain should not be broken]. Thus, to accomplish end-to-end traceability, supply chain partners must undertake three key activities: 1. Data collection: The system must be able to capture the required data. Although this may be ac- complished using paper-based methods, more effective technologies like bar code scanners, radio frequency identification, handheld computers and specially engineered input devices are simplifying data collection and allowing more data to be captured. 2. Data storage: Once collected, the data must be organized and stored in a database which allows different options for retrieval and search. 3. Data transmission and sharing: The system is only effective if data can be exchanged between supply chain intermediaries. Thus, traceability systems must have systems integration capabilities, connecting hardware and software, which allows diverse corporate systems to communicate. In dairy processing, traceability requires collecting, filing and sharing information about:  Product ingredients;  Processing;  Packaging;  Labelling;  Storage;  Distribution. Classification Company Confidential Traceability Doc ID SOP-012 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 4 of 11 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Traceability 239 Traceability 5 Procedure Flow Chart Not applicable. 6 Procedure Notes 6.1 Identify and Record Lot IDs or Key Data Elements [KDEs] Identify the places in the FBO facility where bulk products, ingredients, or packaging materials are added to make your final product and identify key points in the physical process where product is transformed or lots can be discretely separated (Critical Product Flows): a) Create a method of recording the Lot ID’s for each of these places; b) Decide on which identifying mark will be used for the Lot ID on the various materials; c) Train FBO employees to be consistent and accurate when recording Lot IDs; d) Keep FBO records in a way that makes the Lot IDs easy to find. Identify and record flows (Critical Tracking Events, CTEs). The following specific areas are common in the dairy foods industry and should be considered when listing KDEs - Lot Entry Points: Raw Milk Receiving − When receiving raw milk, the receiving facility should consider each farm on a truck as a lot of product received. The facility should have, or have access to, the farm name and address of the farmer. Model the receiving bay as a Lot Entry Point, and record each farm received and the silo that it was received into. This can be accomplished in three ways: 1. The receiver records the load information only, and turns the dairy farm tickets into the office where the individual tickets are correlated with the load information. This would be used when multiple dairy farms pickups are accumulated on a single delivered load; 2. Only the route information is recorded by the receiver because the load is co-mingled [mixed by a cooperative]. In this case, the cooperative would need to have the dairy farm information for each load, and would be involved in the tracking if a recall were required; 3. The receiver records the individual dairy farm tickets that are received with the load information. Milk Hauler/Driver Responsibility − The records of the Milk Hauler/Driver performing the dairy farm pickups are paramount to making a recall work and are the first step in creating a successful traceability program. Accurate identification of the dairy farm, quantity, CIP records, and sample of milk is essential, reference the manifest or e-manifest Classification Company Confidential Traceability Doc ID SOP-012 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 5 of 11 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 240 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Traceability Using Dairy Farm ID − The Dairy Farm ID is often used as the identifier for the dairy farm load. This can be helpful to trace the loads, since this number is issued by a country Department of Agriculture and is used in inspections and other records. However, many cooperatives and other dairy businesses assign their own dairy farm ID as well. It is important that your haulers’/drivers’ and receivers’ records are consistent and accurate. Raw Milk Pooling − When milk is picked up from the dairy farm, loaded into silos or tanks and reshipped to dairy foods plants, it is the responsibility of the milk pooling facility to keep the records of the dairy farm loads as they relate to the tankers shipped. This facility will be modeled as any other facility. Rework − Rework is common but complicates traceability. Consider and model rework as you would for any other ingredient or product. Rework is best handled in the following manner:  List the points [steps in the process] where rework could be collected in the process. Identify and label the rework as a final product;  If the rework is not a final product, create a Lot Identifying Mark on the rework. If it is a bulk rework situation, create a Lot Identifying Mark and mark or tag the tank with this identifier;  If the rework is a final product, use that Lot Identifying Mark;  List the points [steps in the process] where the rework is added back into the process. Record the Lot Identifying Marks as you would with any other ingredient. (KDE – Lot Entry Point);  Take note of the Rework narrative in the following section, Critical Tracking Event;  To reduce the co-mingling of lots, limit rework from one day added into another as much as possible. Packaging Materials − Any packaging materials that come in contact with the product should be recorded. Common Lot Entry Points Missed − CO2 addition, or other gases:  Bags and liners for product packaging;  Vitamins and small quantity additives. Disposed Ingredients or Products − Records should be maintained for ingredients, products, and packaging materials that are disposed. The quantity disposed, and the Lot Identifying Mark should be recorded as any final product. 6.2 Identify and Record Flows or Critical Tracking Events [CTEs] Identify the main flow paths in the Dairy Plant that product pass through from the beginning to end: a. Create a method of recording each of these flows; b. Train FBO employees to be consistent and accurate when recording these flows; c. Keep GBO records in a way that makes it easy to relate the above recorded Lot IDs with the flows. d. Track FBO flows between the facilities within your corporation or cooperative. Keeping good records of FBO interplant transfers or a system that can link the traceability of FBO products between facili- ties will reduce your time to identify products or exclude the FBO from a recall. Classification Company Confidential Traceability Doc ID SOP-012 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 6 of 11 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Traceability 241 Traceability There are a few areas of special consideration for modeling the Critical Tracking Events in a dairy foods facility:  Storage that does not get CIP’d on a frequent basis. Oils, sugars, and other bulk ingredients are stored for long periods of time without being completely emptied or CIP’d. This is common and safe, but breaks a granular model of traceability.  Reset the trace for this vessel on a calculated first-in, first-out method. For example, 3,000 kg of oil were delivered, so the first 3,000 kg used exhausts that lot. On a reoccurring basis (possibly monthly) re- verify the calculated inventory to actual inventory.  Reset the trace based on a recurring time period. This is a common practice for city water, since there never is really an interruption. For government-supplied water, many reset the trace every 24 hours.  Continuous processes. Some processes run for longer periods of time than is practical for consideration as one lot of finished product. Spray dryers, powder silos or other processes may run for several days without stopping for a CIP. Yet the flows through these processes need to be documented either manually or automatically to provide good traceability.  Reset the Critical Tracking Event whenever a source or destination changes. For instance, on a dryer, create a new flow record when the powder bin selection changes. In the case of an evaporator, change the flow record whenever the silo feeding the evaporator changes. If these two are com- bined, the quantity of product under one Critical Tracking Event becomes much smaller, reducing the size of the Lot that will be considered for a recall. When the Critical Tracking Event is reset as described, the following traceability can be accomplished: Inclusion – Depending on the risk of the contaminant, the entire list of final product Lot Identifying Marks can be held, recalled, or tested during the CIP to CIP run of the dryer. Exclusion – Depending again on the risk of the contaminant, the final products that are within the nar- rowest scope of a single silo crossing to a single powder bin can be isolated. This may be the highest risk product. Dilution – Depending once again on the risk of the contaminant, final product that contains items such as a common silo, powder bin, a common rework Lot Identifying Mark, can now be isolated to find those product lots with trace amounts of the contaminant. This method can be used to find the source of the contaminant, especially in an automatically collected traceability solution. Adding rework into the process. Rework addition should be handled as any other ingredient additions. How- ever, where creation of rework is possible, the points in the process should be modeled as a Critical Tracking Event, with a final Lot Identifying Mark so when it is added it can be traced. Classification Company Confidential Traceability Doc ID SOP-012 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 7 of 11 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 242 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Traceability 6.3 Place a Standard, Human Readable Lot ID on FBO Products [Lot ID] Label the FBO final products with a simple, human-readable Lot ID so everyone using your products in their manufacturing can also maintain consistent and accurate records: a. Use this Lot ID in FBO records as either a primary identity, or at least a searchable field in FBO elec- tronic or ERP system; b. Use this Lot ID in every record, both manual and electronic (ERP); c. Add “LOT” or “Lot ID” near the human-readable Lot ID so the operators in the FBO’s customers’ facili- ties can easily record the correct identity. 6.4 Product Labelling A simple, readable LOT ID should be accurately recorded is the key element in a successful traceability sys- tem. To allow efficient and expedient traceability, the Lot Identifying Mark should:  Be easily readable for your customers that use manual lot tracking records;  Stand out on the package, pallet label, and bill of lading so that customers can clearly determine the Lot Identifying Mark they should use in their traceability records. If you are incorporating a bar code into your records that is used by all customers, ensure that both distribu- tors and the final customers are bar code scanning the Lot Identifying Mark, and integrating it into their traceability records. The Lot Identity Mark should be obvious on every package, container, pallet and bill of lading that leaves the FBO. If the product is meant for use by another manufacturer or processor, the text “LOT” or “Lot ID” should be printed boldly and visibly next to the Lot Identifying Mark. Alternatively, for a small manufacturer, the number should be applied in human readable form. Again the text “LOT” or “Lot ID” should appear near the code. If a customer requests or accepted more extensive Lot Identifying Marks, this is also acceptable; simply make sure the mark is clear. The Lot Identifying Marks should be used in all correspondence. The recommended lot identifying mark content should consist of:  The dairy plant number, the date and a process identifier. The plant numbers are typically 4-6 digits;  The date should be in a plain format. For example, July 26, 2012 could be shown in YYYYMMDD for- mat as 20120726, or alternatively, in YYYYDDMM format as 20122607;  An additional identifier for the product created in a specific day. This identifier is a line identity. Classification Company Confidential Traceability Doc ID SOP-012 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 8 of 11 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Traceability 243 Traceability 6.5 Dairy Milk Traceability Records General Information  Any final product, bulk or packaged, should have a listing of the Lot Numbers that it contains.  The Lot Numbers that these records contain should match the Lot Numbers in the warehouse records. If the FBO traceability system is stored in a database, the Lot Identifying Marks should link or associate all the records. Traceability records should enable the FBO to find a Lot Identifying Mark and any contributing Lot Identify- ing Marks quickly and accurately. The traceability records need to only contain the information to accom- plish this. For internal records, it is recommended to have the basic traceability information linked with the full record of the process and the quality assurance records. The following is the contents of the basic record content set. KDEs - Lot Entry Points. An up-to-date listing of the KDEs - Lot Entry Points for your facility or process area. This shows that you can track where other Lot Identifying Marks enter your process. It will also correlate to the daily records you keep, either manually or electronically, of the Lot Identifying Marks that you incorpo- rate into your final products. These records can be either textual or flow charts. Critical Tracking Events. An up-to-date listing of the physical flows in the process, or Critical Tracking Events. This will correlate to the daily records of the flows in your facility and will be used to find the path of the Lot Identifying Marks through the process. These records can be either textual or flow charts. Lot Identifying Mark. This record is only a short written description of how your Lot Identifying Mark is struc- tured and what the digits represent. The following are the minimum records to be maintained by the FBO. Farm Milk Records should minimally contain:  Farm number;  Carrier/hauler identification;  Driver identification;  List of farm identification in load;  Time load was received;  Therapeutic drug [antibiotic] test result;  Receiver/tester;  Milk temperature;  Silo destination for load. Classification Company Confidential Traceability Doc ID SOP-012 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 9 of 11 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 244 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Traceability Bulk Receipt Records should minimally contain:  Bill of lading number;  Carrier information;  Lot identifying mark from supplier;  Time received. Ingredient Addition Records should minimally contain:  Lot identifying mark from supplier;  Carrier information;  Manufacturer name (if manual system; if electronic, this can be joined in the database from the Lot Identifying Mark);  Ingredient name (if manual system; if electronic, this can be joined in the database from the Lot Identifying Mark);  Time of addition;  Operator. Final Product records should minimally contain:  Lot Identifying Mark;  Product name;  Time of product run start;  Time of product run end. Peripheral Areas (Warehouse, Distribution Centers, Shipping) Outside the physical processing environment (within the supply chain) traceability becomes discrete, meaning each product that can be contaminated is contained in one package. If an easily identifiable Lot Identifying Mark is contained in the Bill of Lading, Shipping Records, Receiving Records, Warehouse system, etc., once the suspect product(s) are traced and identified each can be quickly held, tested, removed from the food chain or destroyed. Record Retention, Security, and Backup Traceability records are retained for the same duration as other regulatory records, such as CIP and pas- teurization records. Until regulatory documents list traceability record retention, assume the same length of time as the PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) specifies for HTST record retention. It is important that these records are not lost, or edited. Note the following:  If the records are manual, they should be stored in files that are either in an office that is locked when it isn’t staffed or after business hours, OR are locked in a file cabinet;  If the records are electronic, they should be backed up once every 24 hours and stored in a database or data archival system in a Write Once, Read Many (WORM) format. Classification Company Confidential Traceability Doc ID SOP-012 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 10 of 11 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Traceability 245 Traceability 6.6 Testing and Validation of the Traceability System The testing and validation of the FBO traceability system should at a minimum cover two scenarios via the FBO product recall procedure: 1. Get one or more final product KDEs – Lot Identification Mark(s) and identifying the contributing bulks, dairy farms, ingredients, additives or packaging materials that the product contains; 2. Getting a suspect or possible adulterated alert of a bulk, dairy farm, ingredient, additive, or packaging material and needing to find the final products(s) that contains the possible containment. The results of the traceability system testing and validation should be confirmed via QA/Laboratory results. 6.7 Traceability System Testing and Validation Frequency The FBO policy states that testing frequency and validation of the traceability system should be at least annual or following a serious food incident/event or a significant change to the FBO or food chain partner traceability system. 6.8 Post Review Actions A post review action review must be conducted when the mock recall is over and potential improvements implemented. Any actions arising should be monitored and tracked via the FBO corrective and preventive action procedure. As a minimum, an analysis of the involved quantities of materials must be made (produced, sold, returned, destroyed, authorized for release and not accounted for or consumed). The simple goal of the Mock Recall is ideally 100 percent product [bulk, dairy farm, ingredient, additive, in- termediate product or finished product] is accounted for within two hours or less. 7 Records Document Location Duration of Record Responsibility Dairy Plant Records [Various] Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Mock Recall Log Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Communication Records Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Root Cause Analysis Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Mock Recall Report Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Post Review Minutes Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Classification Company Confidential Traceability Doc ID SOP-012 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 11 of 11 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 246 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Product Recall and Withdrawal FBO Procedure Document # SOP-023 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner Food Safety Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2015 Draft 01 Joe Bloggs Initial document for review and discussion. 24-04-2015 V1.0 Joe Bloggs Approved and released by process owner. Contents 1 Summary.............................................................................. 247 6.3 Decision to Recall or Withdraw........................250 2 Related Documents ....................................................... 247 6.4 Actions in the FBO Factory ................................250 3 Definitions ..........................................................................248 6.5 Actions in the FBO Distribution/Logistics ..... 251 4 Introduction ......................................................................249 6.6 Actions in Trade ........................................................ 251 4.1 Product Recall and Withdrawal ........................249 6.7 Return Transport ...................................................... 251 5 Procedure Flow Chart ...................................................249 6.8 Handling of Returned Product .......................... 252 6 Procedure Notes .............................................................249 6.9 Post Review Actions .............................................. 252 6.1 Data Collection and Management...................249 6.10 Post Review Actions ............................................ 252 6.2 Decision to Recall or Withdraw........................250 7 Records ................................................................................ 252 Classification Company Confidential Product Recall and Withdrawal Doc ID SOP-023 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Product Recall and Withdrawal 247 Product Recall and Withdrawal 1 Summary To describe the process for effectively removing a product from the exter- Purpose nal supply chain/distribution. This instruction covers all products manufactured or distributed by the Scope FBO. Note: Local regulations and laws prevail over this guideline. The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Food Safety Functional Responsibility Manager, who is responsible for the effective implementation and main- tenance of this procedure. 2 Related documents Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Policies Customer/Consumer Complaints Policy, POL-002 Processes Departmental process descriptions Control of Non-Conforming Product, SOP-003 Mock Recall, SOP-008 Procedures Communications, SOP-020 Crisis Management, SOP-029 Corrective and Preventive Action, SOP-009 Work Instructions Not Applicable Recall/Withdrawal Log Forms Communication Log Root Cause Analysis/Corrective Action Other Not Applicable Classification Company Confidential Product Recall and Withdrawal Doc ID SOP-023 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 248 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Product Recall and Withdrawal 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description Expression of dissatisfaction made to an organization related to its product or Complaint service, or the complaints-handling process itself where a response or resolution is explicitly or implicitly expected Correction Action to eliminate a detected nonconformity Corrective action Action to eliminate the cause of a nonconformity and to prevent recurrence FSM/MR Food Safety Manager/Management Representative FSMS Food Safety Management System Nonconformity Non-fulfilment of a requirement Output that is a result of activities where none of them necessarily is performed at the interface between the provider and the customer. For the FBO this can Product be an ingredient, raw material, intermediate product or finished product supplied to a customer or consumer Recall is the process by which a product is removed from the external supply chain/distribution and where consumers are publicly advised to take specific Recall actions with the product (e.g. “do not consume the product”, or “return the product to the shop or manufacturer”). This includes the FDA class I and class II recalls Regulatory Obligatory requirement specified by an authority mandated by a legislative body requirement Risk Effect of uncertainty on an expected result A cause that once removed from the problem fault sequence, prevents the final Root Cause undesirable event from recurring Root Cause A method of problem solving that tries to identify the root cause of faults or Analysis problems Statutory Obligatory requirement specified by a legislative body requirement Withdrawal is the process by which a product is removed from the external Withdrawal supply chain/distribution, but which does not require any action from the consumer. Classification Company Confidential Product Recall and Withdrawal Doc ID SOP-023 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Product Recall and Withdrawal 249 Product Recall and Withdrawal 4 Introduction 4.1 Product Recall and Withdrawal Even within the best managed food business, an issue involving the safety and suitability of a food may oc- cur. This may be the result, for example, of a packaging defect, a product formulation error, a manufacturing or storage problem, a problem with the food ingredients. It is important that food business operators are aware that food safety issues can arise with their products and therefore, recognize that there is a need to plan ahead. European Union (EU) food law requires all food business operators to be able to trace the food they receive back to the immediate supplier of that food. Then, following food handling, preparation or processing, food business operators must be able to track the distribution of food, forward from their own business to their immediate customer. In addition, food business operators are required to withdraw unsafe food from the market where it has left their immediate control and, if it has reached the consumer, inform consumers of the reason for the food being removed from the market and if necessary, recall the affected food from them. Therefore, food business operators should develop documented food traceability and food recall/withdrawal systems and integrate them into their Food Safety Management Systems. 5 Procedure Flow Chart Not applicable. 6 Procedure Notes 6.1 Data Collection and Management The Food Safety Team:  Gathers all necessary information, facts and data to enable a conscious decision to confirm the valid- ity of the claim and proceed to a withdrawal or recall;  Informs regulatory authorities according to crisis management rules and local regulations;  Defines the communication with the employees, sales force, customers or consumers and other stakeholders;  Decides the destiny of the products removed;  Considers all other elements which might impact the FBO. Classification Company Confidential Product Recall and Withdrawal Doc ID SOP-023 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 4 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 250 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Product Recall and Withdrawal 6.2 Decision to Recall or Withdraw The decision to withdraw or recall is taken by the Food Safety Manager. The decision-making process follows the Crisis Management procedures and especially takes into account:  The situation and actions to take in markets where the same material is commercialized (inter- market supply);  Foreign markets, which must be consulted when taking decisions or to approve the decisions. Specific guidelines may apply. 6.3 Decision to Recall or Withdraw Communications are critical for the success of a recall as well as for the image of our brands. Communica- tions are based on:  The position statement prepared by the Food Safety Team and FBO PR/Legal Advisor recalling a product;  Questions and answers to be used by Consumer Services. The media used for communications must be adequate to reach the potential consumers of the product to be recalled. Communication must be simple and factual:  Why do we recall?  What do we recall?  What do we do as a FBO to eliminate the defect and put the product back on the market?  What is our refund policy? The same principles must be applied for communications to other stakeholders (employees, customers, authorities, etc.). 6.4 Actions in the FBO Factory The factory provides the traceability data necessary to define the material and quantities to be removed from the entire supply chain/distribution. All affected batches must be restricted in the FBO computer sys- tem. The accuracy of the traceability system must be considered and a “safety margin” on either side of the con- cerned batch added if necessary. The incident must be investigated, root case analysis and corrective actions taken. Classification Company Confidential Product Recall and Withdrawal Doc ID SOP-023 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 5 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Product Recall and Withdrawal 251 Product Recall and Withdrawal 6.5 Actions in the FBO Distribution/Logistics Upon receiving instructions to block a particular product quantity, the warehouse staff must immediately remove it from assembled loads in the warehouse. The blocked stock must be physically marked and seg- regated. If advised by the Food Safety Team, distribution will co-ordinate urgent material pickup from identified warehouses and stores if necessary. The material received back must be registered in the FBO computer system with the status “blocked” as for all returned material. On request, warehouse personnel can check and sort the suspected stock. The Food Safety Manager pro- vides instructions as to how to examine product and adequate resources (training, specialists, etc.). A detailed report must be prepared on the fate of the recalled batches. Other goods must be included when relevant (e.g. “non-recalled” goods, other FBO products or even competitors’ products). 6.6 Actions in Trade The Food Safety Team establishes clear instructions for shops and retailers on how to proceed with the affected material. Materials in the warehouses must be blocked, physically marked and a pickup schedule agreed with FBO Distribution. Materials already in shops (supermarkets shelves or back room storage) must be removed from shelves, blocked, physically marked and placed in the back room storage awaiting pickup or destruction (as agreed between the FBO and the retailer). Sales or merchandising staff may be called to assist as needed. Retailer will communicate actual quantities to be picked up to facilitate transport. The material must be returned as soon as possible to FBO or dedicated warehouses. Disposal at customer sites is possible if mutually agreed on what to dispose. Method of disposal must be defined and properly documented. 6.7 Return Transport The return transport of affected material needs special attention and a good organization. It must be done without delay. Classification Company Confidential Product Recall and Withdrawal Doc ID SOP-023 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 6 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 252 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Product Recall and Withdrawal 6.8 Handling of Returned Product The returned product must be controlled, registered, marked and segregated from normal stocks. Precise inventories must be kept. Regulatory authorities might have additional requirements on records and information. Returned product must be handled as non-conforming product; the rules for responsible destruction or disposal must be followed. In line with the FBO accounting procedure, all costs related to recalls and withdrawals must be charged to Production-Related Overheads and not to Bad Products. 6.9 Post Review Actions Post review action review must be conducted when the incident is over and potential improvements imple- mented. As a minimum, an analysis of the involved quantities of materials must be made (produced, sold, returned, destroyed and not accounted for or consumed). 6.10 Post Review Actions Recalls and withdrawals must be practiced. An annual mock recall exercise is mandatory (see Mock Recall Procedure). A post review action of a real case cannot replace a Mock Recall. An actual recall is not the time to test the FBO recall/traceability system. 7 Records Document Location Duration of Record Responsibility Recall/Withdrawal Log Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Communication Records Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Root Cause Analysis Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Recall/Withdrawal Report Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Post Review Minutes Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Classification Company Confidential Product Recall and Withdrawal Doc ID SOP-023 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 7 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Mock Recall 253 Mock Recall FBO Procedure Document # SOP-008 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner Food Safety Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2015 Draft 01 Joe Bloggs Initial document for review and discussion. 24-04-2015 V1.0 Joe Bloggs Approved and released by process owner. Contents 1 Summary...............................................................................254 6.3 Decision to Recall or Withdraw.........................258 2 Related Documents ........................................................254 6.4 Actions in the FBO Factory .................................259 3 Definitions ...........................................................................255 6.5 Actions in the FBO Distribution/Logistics .....259 4 Introduction .......................................................................256 6.6 Actions in Trade ........................................................259 4.1 Product Recall and Withdrawal .........................256 6.7 Return Transport .....................................................260 5 Procedure Flow Chart ....................................................256 6.8 Handling of Returned Product ..........................260 6 Procedure Notes ..............................................................256 6.9 Post Review Actions ..............................................260 6.1 Data Collection and Management....................256 6.10 Post Review Actions ............................................260 6.2 Decision to Recall or Withdraw.........................257 7 Records ................................................................................260 Classification Company Confidential Mock Recall Doc ID SOP-008 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 254 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Mock Recall 1 Summary To describe the process for effectively removing a product from the exter- Purpose nal supply chain/distribution. This instruction covers all products manufactured or distributed by the Scope FBO. Note: Local regulations and laws prevail over this guideline. The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Food Safety Functional Responsibility Manager, who is responsible for the effective implementation and main- tenance of this procedure. 2 Related documents Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Policies Customer/Consumer Complaints Policy, POL-002 Processes Departmental process descriptions Control of Non-Conforming Product, SOP-003 Recall and Withdrawal, SOP-023 Procedures Communications, SOP-020 Crisis Management, SOP-029 Corrective and Preventive Action, SOP-009 Work Instructions Not Applicable Recall/Withdrawal Log Forms Communication Log Root Cause Analysis/Corrective Action Other Not Applicable Classification Company Confidential Mock Recall Doc ID SOP-008 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Mock Recall 255 Mock Recall 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description Expression of dissatisfaction made to an organization related to its product or Complaint service, or the complaints-handling process itself where a response or resolution is explicitly or implicitly expected Correction Action to eliminate a detected nonconformity Corrective action Action to eliminate the cause of a nonconformity and to prevent recurrence FSM/MR Food Safety Manager/Management Representative FSMS Food Safety Management System Nonconformity Non-fulfilment of a requirement Output that is a result of activities where none of them necessarily is performed at the interface between the provider and the customer. For the FBO this can Product be an ingredient, raw material, intermediate product or finished product supplied to a customer or consumer Risk Effect of uncertainty on an expected result Recall is the process by which a product is removed from the external supply chain/distribution and where consumers are publicly advised to take specific Recall actions with the product. (e.g. “do not consume the product”, or “return the product to the shop or manufacturer”). This includes the FDA class I and class II recalls Regulatory Obligatory requirement specified by an authority mandated by a legislative body requirement A cause that once removed from the problem fault sequence, prevents the final Root Cause undesirable event from recurring Root Cause Is a method of problem solving that tries to identify the root cause of faults or Analysis problems Statutory Obligatory requirement specified by a legislative body requirement Traceability is the ability to track a food through all stages of production, processing and distribution (including importation and at retail). Traceability Traceability should mean that movements can be traced one step backwards and one step forward at any point in the supply chain. Classification Company Confidential Mock Recall Doc ID SOP-008 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 256 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Mock Recall 4 Introduction 4.1 Mock Recall The Food Industry Recall Protocol (Protocol) provides information on recalling food in and guidance for food businesses on developing a written food recall plan. A food recall is action taken to remove from distribution, sale and consumption, food which is unsafe. This means food that may cause illness or other physical harm to a person consuming the food. The three primary objectives of a food recall are to:  Stop the distribution and sale of the product as soon as possible;  Inform the government, the food businesses that have received the recalled food and the public (consumer level recalls only) of the problem;  Effectively and efficiently remove unsafe product from the market. This protocol provides guidance only and is not legally binding; however it outlines legal requirements relating to mock recalls that are enforceable by the National or Federal and territory governments, where applicable. Where legal obligations are not applicable, customer or Food Safety Scheme Standards require- ments should be followed. Recall systems should be tailored to the individual needs of the FBO. A business may seek independent advice (including legal advice) about the system it develops for food mock recalls. 5 Procedure Flow Chart Not applicable. 6 Procedure Notes 6.1 Data Collection and Management A food business may be informed of a problem with any of its food products, raw material, ingredient, in- termediate product or finished product by:  In-house testing indicating there may be a potential problem with a particular food product or batch;  Customer/consumer complaints/feedback (e.g. phone call or email from a customer or wholesaler informing the business about a potential problem);  A supplier of a raw material that is used by the company in making its food products informing the business that there is a problem with an ingredient;  Government bodies, such as health departments, local councils, or the police, indicating that there may be a problem with a particular food product. Classification Company Confidential Mock Recall Doc ID SOP-008 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 4 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Mock Recall 257 Mock Recall Such problems may include:  The presence of pathogenic bacteria (e.g. Salmonella);  Chemical contamination (e.g. chemical sanitiser);  Foreign matter contamination (e.g. pieces of glass, metal or plastic), which could cause physical harm to a person consuming the food;  Labelling errors (e.g. incorrect/insufficient cooking instructions);  Undeclared allergens (e.g. allergens such as peanut, milk or soy products not being declared on the label);  Packaging defects (e.g. where the integrity of the package is compromised and a piece of the pack- aging results in a choking hazard);  Under-processing resulting in potentially unsafe food;  It is important that all necessary information about the nature of the problem/hazard is obtained so that an assessment can be made to establish whether the food product is unsafe and recall action is required. In assessing the risk the sponsor needs to: • Identify the hazard associated with the food, for example, is it microbiological, physical, chemical or allergen related; • Determine if the identified hazard poses a potential food safety risk, for example the food may contain harmful levels of pathogenic bacteria; • What action needs to be taken to manage the food safety risk. The Food Safety Team  Gathers all necessary information, facts and data to enable a conscious decision in order to proceed with a mock recall. It is important to have a clearly defined goal and objective for the mock recall being conducted, as these exercises can be done to validate specific processes and confirm suspected weaknesses;  Defines the communication with the employees, sales force, customers or consumers and other stakeholders;  Decides the destiny of the products removed;  Considers all other elements which might impact the FBO. 6.2 Decision to Conduct a Mock Recall The decision to conduct a mock recall is taken by the Food Safety Manager. The frequency of a product mock recall should be twice per annum and more frequently if requested by the primary stakeholders. The decision-making process follows the crisis management procedures and especially takes into account:  The situation and actions to take in markets where the same material is commercialized (inter- market supply);  Foreign markets must be consulted when taking decisions or to approve the decisions. Specific guidelines may apply. Classification Company Confidential Mock Recall Doc ID SOP-008 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 5 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 258 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Mock Recall Where a food safety issue has been identified for the mock recall, the Food Safety Manager should also consider the possibility of the same problem occurring in:  Different package sizes of the same line;  Different flavors or varieties of the product;  Food products with a different batch number or date marking;  A different food product processed on the same line or in the same plant;  The same or similar food products packaged under a generic label. If the food safety issue is present in other foods, batches, sizes or brands, all of these foods will need to be considered for inclusion in the mock recall. The Food Safety Manager should also consider whether there are other products on the market or in the food supply chain that may have been affected by the same hazard as the food subjected to the mock re- call. This is referred to as trace-back. For example, if the problem is found to be linked to one or more raw materials supplied to the FBO, then the FBO needs to notify the supplier of the raw materials to enable this supplier to potentially notify other customers of the raw materials. This may then result in additional mock recalls being initiated for more food products by other food businesses. 6.3 Decision to Mock Recall Communications are critical for the success of a mock recall as well as for the image of our brands. Com- munications are based on:  The position statement prepared by the Food Safety Team/Recall Team and mock recall of a product(s);  The sensible and workable recall plan;  Test procedures and plans with mock recalls;  Identification of the Risks and Problem Areas;  Statutory and Regulatory requirements related to mock recall communication, if relevant;  Questions and answers to be used by Consumer Services. The media used for communications must be adequate to reach the potential consumers of the product to be recalled. Communication must be simple and factual:  Why do we mock recall?  What do we mock recall?  What do we do as a FBO to eliminate the defect and put the product back on the market? The same principles must be applied for communications to other stakeholders (employees, customers, authorities, etc.). This protocol provides guidance only and is not legally binding; however it outlines legal requirements relating to product recalls/withdrawals that are enforceable by the National or Federal and territory gov- ernments, where applicable. Where legal obligations are not applicable, customer or Food Safety Scheme Standards requirements should be followed. Classification Company Confidential Mock Recall Doc ID SOP-008 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 6 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Mock Recall 259 Mock Recall 6.4 Actions in the FBO Factory The factory provides the traceability data necessary to define the material and quantities to be removed from the entire supply chain/distribution. All affected batches must be restricted in the FBO computer sys- tem. The accuracy of the traceability system must be considered and a “safety margin” on either side of the con- cerned batch added if necessary. 6.5 Actions in the FBO Distribution/Logistics Upon receiving instructions to block a particular product quantity, the warehouse staff must immediately remove it from assembled loads in the warehouse. The blocked stock must be physically marked and seg- regated. If advised by the Food Safety/Recall Team, Distribution will co-ordinate urgent material pickup from identi- fied warehouses and stores, if necessary. The material received back must be registered in the FBO computer system with the status “blocked” as for all returned material. On request, warehouse personnel can check and sort the suspected stock or hold the affected product until the product is authorized as released. The Food Safety Manager provides instructions as to how to examine product and adequate resources (training, specialists, etc.). A detailed report must be prepared on the fate of the mock recalled batches. Other goods must be included when relevant (e.g. “non-recalled” goods, other FBO products or even competitors’ products). 6.6 Actions in Trade The Food Safety/Recall Team establishes clear instructions for shops and retailers on how to proceed with the affected material. Materials in the warehouses must be blocked, physically marked and traceability performed, and if required, a pickup schedule agreed with the FBO Distribution. Materials in shops (supermarkets shelves or back room storage) must be fully traced and where required removed from the shelf, blocked, physically marked and placed in the back room storage awaiting pickup or destruction or authorized release (as agreed between the FBO and the retailer). Sales or merchandising staff may be called to assist as needed. Retailer will communicate actual quantities to be picked up to facilitate transport, if required. The material must be returned as soon as possible to FBO or dedicated warehouses. Classification Company Confidential Mock Recall Doc ID SOP-008 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 7 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 260 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Mock Recall 6.7 Return Transport The return transport of affected material needs special attention and good organization. It must be done without delay. 6.8 Handling of Returned Product The returned product must be controlled, registered, marked and segregated from normal stocks. At a minimum, product should be obtained for laboratory analysis. Precise inventories must be kept. Regulatory Authorities might have additional requirements on records and information. Returned product must be handled as non-conforming product; the rules for responsible destruction or disposal must be followed. In line with the FBO accounting procedure, all costs related to mock recalls must be charged to Production- Related Overheads and not to bad products. 6.9 Post Review Actions Post review action review must be conducted when the mock recall is over and potential improvements implemented. As a minimum, an analysis of the involved quantities of materials must be made (produced, sold, returned, destroyed, authorized for release and not accounted for or consumed). The simple goal of the mock recall is ideally 100 percent product [raw material, ingredient, intermediate of finished product] is accounted for within two hours or less. 6.10 Mock Recall Frequency Mock recalls must be practiced. To annual mock recall exercises are mandatory. A post-review action of a real case cannot replace a mock recall. An actual recall is not the time to test the FBO recall/traceability system. 7 Records Document Location Duration of Record Responsibility Mock Recall Log Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Communication Records Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Root Cause Analysis Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Mock Recall Report Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Post Review Minutes Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Classification Company Confidential Mock Recall Doc ID SOP-008 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 8 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Food Defence Plan 261 Food Defence Plan A FBO Plan Document # PLAN-001 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner Food Safety Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2015 V1.0 Joe Bloggs Original Draft. 24-04-2015 V1.0 Joe Bloggs Approved for release by Process Owner. Contents 1 Summary...................................................................................................................................... 262 2 Related Documents ............................................................................................................... 262 3 Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 263 4 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 264 4.1 General.................................................................................................................................. 264 5 Procedure Flow Chart ........................................................................................................... 265 6 Procedure Notes ..................................................................................................................... 265 7 Records .........................................................................................................................................272 Classification Company Confidential Food Defence Plan Doc ID PLAN-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 12 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 262 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Food Defence Plan 1 Summary To document the measures taken by the FBO to protect food and the Purpose food production processes from intentional harm. This procedure is applicable to products, process and storage and produc- Scope tion environments and suppliers across the food chain of the FBO and address the risks to the FBO’s people, products, assets and the brand. The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Food Safety Functional Responsibility Manager. They are responsible for the effective implementation and maintenance of this procedure. 2 Related documents Policies Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Processes Food Safety, PRO-001 Control of Documents, SOP-001 Procedures Traceability, SOP-012 Work Instructions Not Applicable Forms Master Document Register Other Document Management System Classification Company Confidential Food Defence Plan Doc ID PLAN-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 12 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Food Defence Plan 263 Food Defence Plan 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description DMS Document Management System Procedures used to protect electronic systems from sources of threat, such as Electronic Security malware and hackers, intent on misusing them, corrupting them or putting them out of use FBO Food Business Organization Security of food and drink and their supply chains from all forms of malicious Food Defence attack including ideologically motivated attack leading to contamination or supply failure Any and all elements of what is commonly called the food supply chain, net or Food Supply web with the inclusion of drink and supporting and allied services FSMS Food Safety Management System Procedures used to confirm an individual’s identity, qualifications, experience and Personal Security right to work, and to monitor conduct as an employee or contractor Techniques used to make food products resistant to contamination or misuse Product Security including tamper-evident closures and lot marking Protective All the measures related to physical, electronic and personnel security which any Security organization takes to minimize the threat of malicious attack. Classification Company Confidential Food Defence Plan Doc ID PLAN-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 12 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 264 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Food Defence Plan 4 Introduction 4.1 General Multinational organizations are driving the need for their suppliers globally to have robust food defence programs, thereby minimizing the risk of intentional contamination and tampering. If you work with, or want to work with, a multinational company you will probably be required to have a Food Defence Plan. The Food Defence Plan will build on your existing food safety, HACCP and crisis management plans, as well as incorporate audits of the security of premises, shipping/receiving and personnel, in order to help ensure safe and secure food supply. Risks can originate from various sources: internal (employees, temporary workers, cleaning staff, etc.) or ex- ternal (visitors, delivery personnel, suppliers, terrorist groups, activists, etc.). Malicious acts may come from outside, but the scope of identifying risks must be understood in a broader sense. Internal risks should not be overlooked: 70 to 80 percent come from the staff itself – disgruntled employees, for example. These can take many forms: fraud, damage, sabotage, terrorist acts, theft, blackmail, and more. The probability is more or less proven. Furthermore, these occurrences have a relatively strong impact on business. The scope of Food Defence can be represented thus: Raw materials Ingredients Employees Packaging material Layers of Food Defence Visitors Water tra ns po rta Perimeter tio n Plant traceability Process tra traceability ns Prevent authorized po rta entry tio n Prevent unauthorized Plan contractors/services entry Pest control Cleaning and sanitation Finished product Maintence Construction workers Classification Company Confidential Food Defence Plan Doc ID PLAN-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 4 of 12 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Food Defence Plan 265 Food Defence Plan 5 Procedure Flow Chart Not applicable. 6 Procedure Notes This food defence plan is organized in four sections: (1) Outside Security Measures; (2) Inside Security Mea- sures; (3) Personal Security Measures; and (4) Incident Response Security Measures. 1. Outside Security Measures (examples: door locks, lighting, monitoring loading/unloading) GOAL: To prevent unauthorized access by people of unapproved materials to the facility. The FBO has in place at least one of the following measures for outside security. 1.1 Physical Security a. Plant boundaries are clear and secured to prevent unauthorized entry (for example, fences installed, no trespassing signs posted) b. Entrances are secured (for example, locks and/or alarms installed and operating) c. Plant perimeter is periodically monitored for suspicious activity d. Outside lighting is present to deter unauthorized activities e. Other access points such as windows and vents are secured f. Outside storage on the premises is protected from unauthorized access g. Other________________________________________________________________ 1.2 Shipping/Receiving Security a. Incoming shipments are examined for potential tampering b. Incoming and outgoing vehicles are examined for suspicious activity c. Loading and unloading are scheduled and monitored d. Loading dock access is controlled (for example, monitored or locked) e. Incoming shipments are secured with locks or seals f. Outgoing shipments are locked or sealed g. Other________________________________________________________________ 1.3 Mail Handling Security a. Mail is handled away from food including ingredients and packaged food product b. Employees who handle mail are aware of proper handling of suspicious mail and U.S. Postal Service guidelines c. Other________________________________________________________________ Classification Company Confidential Food Defence Plan Doc ID PLAN-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 5 of 12 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 266 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Food Defence Plan 2. Inside Security Measures (examples: Signs, observations, restricted access) GOAL: To protect product from intentional contamination throughout the production process. The FBO has in place at least one of the following measures for inside security. 2.1 General Inside Security a. Suspicious packages are reported to appropriate personnel b. Restricted areas of the establishment are clearly identified c. Previously unattached materials are checked before used d. Unexpected changes in inventory (product or equipment) are reported to appropriate personnel e. Emergency lighting is in place f. An emergency alert system is identifiable, tested, and reviewed with emergency contacts (for ex- ample, police or fire personnel) g. Other__________________________________________________________________ 2.2 Processing Area Security a. Access to ingredients, and packaged product is restricted b. Access to process control equipment such as ovens and mixers is restricted c. Ingredients are examined for possible tampering d. Records ensure traceability for one step backward, one step forward, or both e. Other__________________________________________________________________ 2.3 Storage Security a. Access to storage areas is restricted b. Stock rotation (First In, First Out) is practiced c. Labels and packaging materials are controlled to prevent theft and misuse d. Periodic examinations for tampering of materials in storage are preformed e. Other__________________________________________________________________ 2.4 Ingredients/Water/Ice Security a. Restricted access to storage tanks for potable water and to water reuse system b. Access to lines that transfer water or ingredients are examined and restricted c. Access to plant ice-making equipment is controlled d. Restricted ingredients (for examples, nitrates) are controlled e. Supplier food safety/security information is requested f. Other__________________________________________________________________ Classification Company Confidential Food Defence Plan Doc ID PLAN-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 6 of 12 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Food Defence Plan 267 Food Defence Plan 2.5 Chemical/Hazardous Material Control Security a. Chemicals/hazardous materials, including pesticides, cleaning or laboratory materials, and sanitizers, are in a restricted area or secured by a lock b. Maintain an up-to-date inventory of hazardous materials and chemicals, and investigate discrepancies c. Potential hazardous waste (biological or chemical) is controlled and disposed of properly d. Other__________________________________________________________________ 2.6 Information Security a. Access to sensitive information such as site plans and processing details in controlled b. Access to computer systems is protected through firewalls and/or passwords c. Other__________________________________________________________________ 3. Personnel Security Measures (Examples: Check references, use visitor log or sign-in, or check IDs) GOAL: To ensure that only authorized personal are in the facility at any time The FBO has in place at least one of the following measures for personnel security. 3.1 Employee Security a. A method to recognize or identify employees in the facility b. Background or reference checks are conducted for new hires c. Employees have restrictions on what they can bring in or take from the facility (for example, cameras) d. Other________________________________________________________________ Classification Company Confidential Food Defence Plan Doc ID PLAN-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 7 of 12 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 268 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Food Defence Plan 3.2 Non-employee Security (example: visitors, contractors, guests, customers, truck drivers) a. A log of non-employees and persons working for and on behalf of the FBO entering the establish- ment is maintained b. A method to recognize or identify non-employees and persons working for and on behalf of the FBO in the establishment is in place c. Non-employees and persons working for and on behalf of the FBO are chaperoned on-site d. Non-employees and persons working for and on behalf of the FBO are restricted to appropriate areas e. Non-employees and persons working for and on behalf of the FBO have restrictions on what they can bring in or take from the facility f. Other________________________________________________________________ 3.3 Security Training a. Awareness training on security measures is provides to new employees and persons working for and on behalf of the FBO b. Refresher awareness training on security measures is offered to employees and persons working for or on behalf of the FBO on a periodic basis c. Employees or persons working for or on behalf of the FBO are trained to report suspicious activities or unusual observations d. Other________________________________________________________________ 4. Incident Response Security Measures (examples: reference your emergency plan, security plan, or other) GOAL: To respond quickly to a product contamination threat or event using planned measures The FBO has in place at least one of the following measures for incident response security. 4.1 Investigating Security Concern a. Have procedures to ensure that adulterated or potentially harmful products are held b. Customer/Consumer comments are investigated c. Reporting unusual activities is encouragement d. Information is available to employees on how to respond to phone or other threats e. Employees have the ability to stop activities to minimize a potential food defense incident f. Reported security breaches (for example, alarms, suspicion of tampering) are investigated g. Other___________________________________________________________________ 4.2 Emergency Contact Security a. Plant personnel contact information is kept up to date b. Emergency contact information is kept up to date c. Other___________________________________________________________________ Classification Company Confidential Food Defence Plan Doc ID PLAN-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 8 of 12 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Food Defence Plan 269 Food Defence Plan 4.3 Other Plan Security a. A product recall plan is maintained and periodically reviewed b. Key personnel are trained in product recall/withdraw procedures c. Other___________________________________________________________________ This attachment provides a list of tools or additional security measures. These are provided to assist in tai- loring the plan to meet the FBO’s specific needs. 1. Outside Security Tools Physical Security Tools  Ensure proper lighting to monitor the establishment outdoors at night and early morning;  Install self-locking doors and/or alarms on emergency exits;  Ensure the following are secured with locks, seals, or sensors when unattended (after hour/week- ends) to prevent unauthorized entry: • Outside doors and gates • Tanker truck hatches • Windows • Railcars • Roof openings • Bulk storage tanks/silos • Vent opening • Loading ports • Trailer (truck) bodies • Hose/Pump stations  Regularly conduct and document security inspections of storage facilities, including temporary stor- age vehicles;  Restrict outdoor access to water wells/sources. Shipping/Receiving Security  Closely monitor loading and unloading of vehicle transporting raw materials, finished products, or other materials used in food processing;  Inspect tanker trucks and/or railcars to detect the presences of any material, solid or liquid, in tanks prior to loading liquid products. Load only when appropriate. Report/record results;  Control access to loading docks to avoid unverified or unauthorized deliveries;  Require advance notification from suppliers for all deliveries;  Immediately investigate suspicious changes in shipping documents;  Check all deliveries outside establishment premises pending verification;  If off-hour delivery is accepted, require prior notice of the delivery and an authorized person to be present to verify and receive the delivery;  Check less-than-truckload (LTL) or partial load shipments for content and condition;  Require incoming shipment of raw product, ingredients, and finished products to be sealed with tamper-evident or numbered, documented seals and verify the seals prior to entry. Reject if seal is broken or missing; Classification Company Confidential Food Defence Plan Doc ID PLAN-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 9 of 12 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 270 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Food Defence Plan  Select transportation companies and suppliers with consideration of security measures that they use;  Examine returned good at a separate location for evidence of tampering before salvage or use in rework;  Maintain records of disposition of returned good;  Require drivers or delivery personnel to provide identification, preferably with a photo ID, record names;  Minimize the time a truck is unlocked during loading or delivery. 2. Inside Security Tools General Inside Security  Install and monitor security cameras;  Increase visibility within the establishment (for example, improve lighting, openness, increase super- vision, add cameras);  Regularly take inventory of keys to secured/sensitive areas of the establishment;  Restrict access to controls (by locked door/gate or limiting access to designated employees) for the following systems: • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); • Propane, natural gas, water, electricity; • Disinfection systems; • Clean-in-place (CIP) systems or other centralized chemical systems. Processing Area Security  Maintain records to allow efficient trace backward or forward of materials and finish product;  Reduce the time an area is left unmonitored;  Reduce access to product containers or processing equipment;  Do not allow unnecessary personal items within the production area. Storage Security  Maintain an access log for product and ingredient storage areas;  Regularly check the inventory of finished products for unexplained additions and withdrawals from existing stock;  Restrict access to external storage facilities to designated employees only. Ingredients/Water/Ice Security  Examine packages of ingredients before use for evidence of tampering;  Restrict access to product, ingredient, and packaging storage areas to designated employees only (for example, by lock or gate);  Water is from a municipally or local authority controlled source;  Inspect water lines for possible tampering (perform visual inspection for integrity of infrastructure, proper connections); Classification Company Confidential Food Defence Plan Doc ID PLAN-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 10 of 12 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Food Defence Plan 271 Food Defence Plan  Make arrangements with local health officials to ensure immediate notification to the establishment if the potability if the public water supply is compromised. Chemical/ Hazardous Material Control  Restrict access to the in-plant laboratory;  Have procedures in place to control receipt of samples;  Have a procedure to place to receive, securely store, and dispose of reagents. Information Security  Track customer and consumer complaints/comments for trends;  Keep details of food defense procedures confidential as necessary;  Have up-to-date establishment layout/blueprint/drawings for local law enforcement, including the fire department if needed. 3. Personnel Security Tools  Authorize appropriate employees and persons working for or on behalf of the FBO to stop a process for significant concerns;  Control access by employees, non-employees and persons working for or on behalf of the FBO en- tering the FBO establishment during working and non-working hours (use coded doors, receptionist on duty, swipe cards);  Restrict temporary employees, non-employees and persons working for or on behalf of the FBO to areas relevant to their work;  Implement systems to identify personnel with their specific functions, assignments or departments (for example, corresponding colored uniforms or hair covers);  Prohibit employees from removing company-provided uniforms or protective gear from the premises;  Maintain an updated shift roster for each shift. 4. Incident Response Tool  Establish evacuation procedures and include in food defense plan;  Establish procedures for responding to threats as well as actual product contamination events;  Pre-establish communication with local, state, and federal incident response personnel for a more efficient response. Classification Company Confidential Food Defence Plan Doc ID PLAN-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 11 of 12 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 272 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Food Defence Plan FBO Food Defence Plan Review Form Complete this form to document your annual review of this Food Defence Plan Not all measures are required or need to be reviewed each time this form is completed Person Who Conducted Date of Annual Was the Food Defence Plan Tested?* Annual Review Review (Yes/No) (Name and Title) *Testing can be done using simple measures, such as checking locked doors or making unannounced perimeter checks. 7 Records Document Location Duration of Record Responsibility Food Defence Plan Review Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Record Classification Company Confidential Food Defence Plan Doc ID PLAN-001 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 12 of 12 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Allergen Control 273 Allergen Control A FBO Procedure Document # SOP-007 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 28-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner Food Safety Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2015 Draft 01 Joe Bloggs Initial document for review and discussion. 24-04-2015 V1.0 Joe Bloggs Approved for release by process owner. Contents 1 Summary...................................................................................................................................... 274 2 Related Documents ............................................................................................................... 274 3 Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 274 4 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................275 4.1 General...................................................................................................................................275 5 Procedure Flow Chart ............................................................................................................275 6 Procedure Notes ..................................................................................................................... 276 7 Records ........................................................................................................................................ 276 Classification Company Confidential Allergen Control Doc ID SOP-007 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 4 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 28-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 274 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Allergen Control 1 Summary To ensure the effective use, storage and labelling of allergens and food Purpose allergen management at the FBO. This procedure is applicable to products, process and storage and produc- Scope tion environments and suppliers of raw materials in the FBO. The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Food Safety Functional Responsibility Manager, who is responsible for the effective implementation and main- tenance of this procedure. 2 Related documents Policies Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Processes Food Safety, PRO-001 Control of Documents, SOP-001 Procedures Traceability, SOP-012 Work Instructions Not Applicable Forms Master Document Register Other Document Management System 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description DMS Document Management System FBO Food Business Organization Immunological-based reaction to chemical substances, usually proteins or protein fragments, by individuals who have previously been sensitized to the same substance and have formed antibodies. Allergic reactions can be initiated Food allergy by small quantities of allergens. Reactions are usually mild and transitory, but in a small percentage of the population, reactions can be severe and may in some cases lead to death FSMS Food Safety Management System Major food Milk, soy, and gluten allergens. allergens at FBOs Classification Company Confidential Allergen Control Doc ID SOP-007 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 4 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 28-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Allergen Control 275 Allergen Control 4 Introduction 4.1 General Under Article 9 (1)(c) of EU FIC, all FBOs should declare the presence – whether for use as an ingredient or a processing aid – of any of the 14 major allergens listed in Annex II to the Regulation. It should be noted that in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of EU FIC, the mandatory information should be easily accessible, in a conspicuous place, easily visible and clearly legible. Information should be indelible (permanent) where appropriate, for example, on food labels where it needs to withstand handling. The information should not be hidden, obscured, detracted from or interrupted by other written or pictorial matter or any other inter- vening material. The 14 allergens listed in Annex II (as amended by Commission Delegated Regulation No. 78/2014) are rec- ognized across Europe as the most common ingredients or processing aids causing food allergies and in- tolerances. If there is a food product which contains or uses an ingredient or processing aid (such as wheat flour used to roll out dough made from rye flour) derived from one of the substances or products listed in the Annex II, it must be declared, by the FBO to the consumer. The information supplied in this procedure is not exhaustive and does not cover other labelling require- ments (such as other general labelling (e.g. country of origin, lactose, quantities, additives, nutrition, etc.). 5 Procedure Flow Chart Not applicable. Classification Company Confidential Allergen Control Doc ID SOP-007 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 4 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 28-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 276 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Allergen Control 6 Procedure Notes 1) Storage of allergen-containing raw materials  Allergen-containing raw materials should be stored separately from the non-allergen materials;  Allergen-containing raw materials should not be stored over non-allergen materials;  Milk allergen pallets should not be stored over soy allergen pallets or vice versa. Please see Raw Material Management Procedure, SOP-010 for details. 2) Labelling All allergen containing raw materials are initially received with orange labels from factories. Then milk and soy allergens are labelled with purple and green labels, respectively. All finished products are labelled as “Contains Allergens.” 3) External panel/consumer screening External panellists and consumers who participate in product tasting are screened for sensitivity to major allergens. Only panellists who are not allergic to foods are permitted to participate in consumer tests. 4) Internal panel screening Internal panellists are alerted that samples consumed at the FBO may contain any one of the known al- lergens indicated in definition section of this document. 5) Preventing allergenic cross contamination  Use dedicated scoop for each raw material when transferred;  Wipe down all affected surfaces after weighing out an allergen;  Change gloves or wash hands after an allergen is handled;  Keep all containers with allergens sealed;  Whenever possible, store allergens on the lower section of the storage racks. 7 Records Document Location Duration of Record Responsibility Allergen File Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Classification Company Confidential Allergen Control Doc ID SOP-007 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 4 of 4 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 28-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Hygiene Procedure 277 Hygiene Procedure A FBO Procedure Document # SOP-005 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner Food Safety Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2015 Draft 01 Joe Bloggs Initial draft for review and discussion. 24-04-2015 V1.0 Joe Bloggs Reviewed and approved by Process Owner. Contents 1 Summary...................................................................................................................................... 278 2 Related Documents ............................................................................................................... 278 3 Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 279 4 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 279 4.1 Hygiene ................................................................................................................................. 279 5 Procedure Flow Chart ...........................................................................................................280 6 Procedure Notes .....................................................................................................................280 7 Records .........................................................................................................................................283 Classification Company Confidential Hygiene Procedure Doc ID SOP-005 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 278 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Hygiene Procedure 1 Summary To comply with legal requirements, all workers in direct contact with food Purpose and processing lines must maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and routines, which are outlined in this procedure. This procedure is valid for the FBO and applies to all staff working in the Scope FBO and the visitors/contractors/ part time and temporary workers pres- ent on the premises. The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Food Safety Functional Responsibility Manager. 2 Related documents Policies Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Processes Food Safety, PRO-001 Visitor Control, SOP-004 Contractor Control, SOP-007 Procedures Change Management, SOP-011 Internal Audit, SOP-006 Corrective Action & Preventive Action, SOP-009 Work Instructions Not Applicable Forms Not Applicable Other Not Applicable Classification Company Confidential Hygiene Procedure Doc ID SOP-005 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Hygiene Procedure 279 Hygiene Procedure 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description Basic hygiene area is defined as the areas of food tasting and handling for Basic hygiene area research and development purposes. A basic hygiene area at the FBO includes the development and sensory labs CAPA Corrective Action & Preventive Action Company FBO A critical hygienic area within the plant where products and ingredients High hygiene area vulnerable to contamination and/or microbial growth are processed, treated, handled or stored Medium hygiene area is defined as the areas of food handling, i.e. where food is Medium hygiene produced, processed, stored and packaged. A medium hygiene area at the FBO area includes the production plant only. 4 Introduction 4.1 Hygiene The great majority of people will experience a food or water borne disease at some point in their lives. This highlights the importance of making sure the food we eat is not contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses, toxins and chemicals. Over the past half century, the process by which food gets from the farm to the plate has changed drasti- cally. Food contamination that occurs in one place may affect the health of consumers living on the other side of the planet. This means that everyone along the production chain, from producer to consumer, must observe safe food handling practices. Good food hygiene is essential for the FBO to make or sell food that is safe to eat. It is very important for the FBO and staff to understand what good food hygiene is. Good food hygiene helps the FBO to:  Obey the law;  Reduce the risk of food poisoning among your consumers;  Protect your business’s reputation. Classification Company Confidential Hygiene Procedure Doc ID SOP-005 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 280 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Hygiene Procedure 5 Procedure Flow Chart Not applicable. 6 Procedure Notes Hygiene Rules 1) Personal Hygiene Rules  Nails must be clean, neatly trimmed, without nail polish or artificial nails;  No strong perfumes or strongly scented personal care products /heavy make-up are to be worn (i.e. false eyelashes);  Cuts and lesions must be fully covered with approved (blue), waterproof, metal-detectable adhesive bandages, which can be obtained from first aid kits. Any lost dressing must be reported to the su- pervisor immediately;  All unhygienic practices such as spitting, coughing or sneezing over food, or using food dropped on the floor for consumption, is unacceptable;  Wash hands before entering work and after handling something dirty (e.g. waste, floor, shoes, mon- ey, etc.);  Gloves should be only worn when aesthetic appeal of products is endangered or for personal safety reasons. They never replace hand washing;  The white lab coats must be removed before entering toilet cubicles and should not be replaced until hands have been washed;  The FBO site is a non-smoking site and smoking is only allowed in defined areas;  Personal safety gear must be worn when necessary;  Personal items, such as smoking materials and medicines are allowed in designated areas only;  Personal lockers should be maintained clean and tidy so that they are kept free from rubbish and soiled clothing. 2) Basic Hygiene Area (Development and Sensory Labs)  Maintain a high level of personal hygiene listed under Personal Hygiene Rules above;  Wear lab coats and hairnets while handling products that will be tasted;  For bench tasting, only wearing a lab coat is a minimum requirement. Further hygiene rules are up to the tasting organizer to define if necessary;  Employee’s private foods [food brought to the Dairy by the FBO Employee and consumed during an official break, e.g. lunch] should be stored separately and the private foods should not be handled and consumed where the products are handled and tasted;  Clean and sanitize after handling private foods. Classification Company Confidential Hygiene Procedure Doc ID SOP-005 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 4 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Hygiene Procedure 281 Hygiene Procedure 3) Medium Hygiene Area (Processing Plant)  Maintain a high level of personal hygiene listed under Personal Hygiene Rules above;  Workwear should be changed daily;  Wear clean garment, hairnet, and safety shoes while working;  Wash hands before entering work;  Eating, drinking or chewing is forbidden in the medium hygiene area;  Remove all jewellery before entering work except solid band, plain wedding rings;  Carrying of writing implements behind the ears is prohibited;  Product contact tools and equipment should not be stored in personal lockers;  Fully enclosed shoes must be worn when entering and working in the processing plant. 4) High Hygiene Area (Processing Area – Filing)  Access only with clean protective clothing, hair covered, hand-washing (and if necessary disinfecting) upon each entry, boot dips (if necessary);  Stringent controls of cleaning, frequent cleaning, disinfection prior to start of new process;  Access only for specially trained personnel required for process;  No wooden pallets, cardboard or other unhygienic material;  Air flow out of area (i.e. higher pressure inside zone). 5) Visitors and Contractors  It is the responsibility of FBO employees to ensure that all visitors and contractors understand the hygiene and safety rules and to check that they are following them when on site;  When visitors and contractors arrive, the visitor control form will be given by the contact person to let them read carefully and understand it and then sign on the bottom of the form;  The contact person should keep the signed form and has responsibility to ensure the visitors and contractors follow the stated rules in the form;  White coats for visitors and contractors are available and they will be given by the contact person. Cleaning and House Keeping 1) All Hygiene Areas  Keep your working area clean and tidy at all times;  Apply a CLEAN AS YOU GO approach of cleaning and inspect for absence of residues. Classification Company Confidential Hygiene Procedure Doc ID SOP-005 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 5 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 282 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Hygiene Procedure 2) Medium/High Hygiene Areas  Follow the cleaning procedure and schedule in the Processing Plant Master Plans. Always remember to clean equipment when you have finished using it to prevent hygiene issues as pest infestation and microbiological contaminations. Cleaning Equipment in Medium/High Hygiene Area  The sign below is actually posted and applied in the medium hygiene area and a colour coding indi- cates where tools have to be used: White – Used on Food Contact Surfaces ONLY Yellow – Used on Outside of Food Equipment and/or Packaging (i.e. Drums, Boxes, Bags, etc.) Surfaces ONLY RED – Used in Warehouse and Maintenance Shop ONLY Black – Used on Floor, Wall, Pipe and Ceiling Surfaces ONLY Black OVAL– Used on Drain Surfaces ONLY Different coloured tools must be stored separately from each other. Hygienic Maintenance in Medium/High Hygiene Area  Equipment sent for maintenance should be cleaned before its re-installation in the processing plant. Particular attention should be given to food contact surfaces that need thorough cleaning and sanitation;  Working tools must be stored in assigned containers and must not be placed onto food contact surfaces or above them. The tools should be removed from the processing plant immediately after work;  The use of food grade lubricants is mandatory unless technological reasons prevent their use. All exceptions should be approved by the manager. Lubricants should be applied in appropriate quantity to avoid excess lubricant falling into products;  Material which could taint any food product or ingredient (such as paint, glue, etc.) must not be brought on to the site (contractors need to have written permission from the FBO Food Safety Department to use such materials);  Obsolete or unused equipment should be removed on a regular basis;  Apply the change management procedure for any equipment change. Classification Company Confidential Hygiene Procedure Doc ID SOP-005 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 6 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Hygiene Procedure 283 Hygiene Procedure Waste in Medium/High Hygiene Area Food contact wastes and the other garbage should be placed separately: Orange bags: food scrap or animal feed Hygiene Training  New personnel will receive an initial hygiene induction training session;  Once a year, all staff working in hygiene areas need to be retrained by the Food Safety Department;  What about contractor staff working in medium hygiene area for a period of time or regular basis for a period of time? Reporting of Illness and Injuries When an employee or a member of his/her household has suffered from one of the following conditions, the employee must report it immediately when returning to work to his/her line manager. It is the man- ager’s responsibility to discuss the symptoms with the employee:  Jaundice;  Diarrhoea;  Vomiting;  Fever;  Sore throat with fever;  Visibly infected skins (boils, cuts, acne, pusts);  Discharge from ear, eye and nose. No person with such a disease shall be permitted to work in the Medium Hygiene Areas. The advice is to avoid food handling for at least 48 hours after the last either vomiting or diarrhoea episode has occurred in order to prevent contamination of the food produced at the FBO. If the employee contracted a disease while travelling abroad (either for business or personal reasons), it is the employee’s responsibility to contact a doctor on return to get information and advice on the disease they have suffered from, and report the illness to his/her line manager on first day back to work. How does this information get fed to the Food Safety Manager (confidential) and what about considering and activating the non-conforming procedure and corrective and preventative action procedure? 7 Records Document Location Duration of Record Responsibility Signed Training Participant Food Safety Office 7 years Food Safety Manager Lists (hard copies) Visitor Control Form Food Safety Office 7 Years Food Safety Manager Classification Company Confidential Hygiene Procedure Doc ID SOP-005 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 7 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 284 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Identification and Evaluation of Compliance A FBO Procedure Document # SOP-013 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner Food Safety Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2014 Draft 01 Joe Bloggs Initial document for review and discussion. 24-04-2015 V1.0 Joe Bloggs Approved for release by process owner. Contents 1 Summary...................................................................................................................................... 285 2 Related Documents ............................................................................................................... 285 3 Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 286 4 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 286 4.1 General.................................................................................................................................. 286 5 Procedure Flow Chart ........................................................................................................... 287 6 Procedure Notes ..................................................................................................................... 288 7 Records ........................................................................................................................................ 289 Classification Company Confidential Identification and Evaluation of Compliance Doc ID SOP-013 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Identification and Evaluation of Compliance 285 Identification and Evaluation of Compliance 1 Summary To outline how identification and evaluation of compliance to statutory Purpose and regulatory and other requirements (hereafter referred to as compli- ance) is managed within the FBO. The procedure starts with the identification of a new or changed com- pliance requirement; recording; information collected; relevance impact Scope assessed; degree of compliance established; gaps, if any identified and resolved; compliance register updated/improved and ongoing monitoring and evaluation of compliance. The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Food Safety Manager. They are responsible for the effective implementation and Functional Responsibility maintenance of this procedure. Departmental managers are responsible for ensuring records under their control are managed in accordance with this documented procedure 2 Related documents Policies Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Control of Documents, SOP-001 Non-Conforming Product, SOP-003 Corrective and Preventative Action, SOP-009 Procedures Internal Audit, SOP-006 Management Review, SOP-021 Product Recall and Withdrawal, SOP-023 Food Safety Legal Register, REG-001 Work Instructions Not Applicable Forms Master Document Register Other Document Management System Classification Company Confidential Identification and Evaluation of Compliance Doc ID SOP-013 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 286 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Identification and Evaluation of Compliance 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description Compliance Statutory and regulatory including other legal obligation requirements Compliance Food Safety Legal Register Register DMS Document Management System Any person or organization with statutorily delegated or vested authority, Enforcement capacity, or power to perform a designated function or any agency which Agency enforces the law, e.g. FSA, FDA FSM/MR Food Safety Manager FSMS Food Safety Management System External person or group (e.g. external FBO unit, consumers, regulatory agencies) Interested Party having an interest in the performance or success of the organization. 4 Introduction 4.1 General A corporate vision for food safety compliance is a defined and documented strategy for mapping out the business’s objectives for meeting its compliance obligations now and in the future. It is focused on future- proofing the business’s need to meet a dynamic compliance framework, maintain a high level of consumer protection and support business development objectives. This procedure outlines the procedure for the identification and evaluation of a FBO’s legal obligations, primarily statutory and regulatory, and to the customer. Classification Company Confidential Identification and Evaluation of Compliance Doc ID SOP-013 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Identification and Evaluation of Compliance 287 Identification and Evaluation of Compliance 5 Procedure Flow Chart Responsibility PROCESS Record(s) 1. Subscription Identify Interested Party New/Changes 2. Compliance Register/ Food Safety Manager Recording Meeting Minutes 3. Compliance Register Food Safety Manager Information Collected 4. Compliance Register Food Safety Manager Assess Relevance/Impact 5. Compliance Report Food Safety Manager/ Internal Auditors Evaluate Compliance Food Safety Manager/ 6. Change Management Management Team Gap Resolution Plan Form Food Safety Manager/ 7. Change Management Management Team Implement Resolution Form 8. DMS Food Safety Manager/ Update/Improve, Management Team if required 9. Compliance Register Food Safety Manager Monitor and Measure Classification Company Confidential Identification and Evaluation of Compliance Doc ID SOP-013 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 4 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 288 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Identification and Evaluation of Compliance 6 Procedure Notes Step 1 Any new or changes in compliance requirements are identified via a combination of the FBO business; en- forcement agency; industry representative; and a legal register subscription communication/update service. Step 2 The Food Safety Manager shall record the information including updating of the Compliance Register (Food Safety Legal register), as required. Step 3 The Food Safety Manager shall collect additional information on the new or changed compliance require- ment where necessary for the purposes of better understanding and evaluation. The relevant legal register shall be updated and maintained, as required. Step 4 Once the necessary information and data has been collected, the relevance and impact of the new and/or changed compliance requirement shall be identified. The relevant legal register shall be updated and main- tained, if required. The Food Safety Manager shall communicate the information to the relevant internal parties via a combination of email, report or meeting. The management review meeting shall review all new or changed compliance requirements, reference the management review procedure. Step 5 Based upon the information collected, the Food Safety Manager shall determine the best strategy for evalu- ating the degree of compliance, e.g. document review, monitoring and measurement data, audit or a com- bination of one of more etc., referencing the relevant legal register and updating it if required. Step 6 Where the periodic evaluation results show there is a gap, a gap resolution plan shall be defined and docu- mented. This may include a corrective and preventative action plan, if required. Reference the Non Confor- mity Product Procedure and Corrective and Preventative Action Procedure. Classification Company Confidential Identification and Evaluation of Compliance Doc ID SOP-013 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 5 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Identification and Evaluation of Compliance 289 Identification and Evaluation of Compliance Step 7 The gap analysis plan shall be implemented in a timely manner to ensure full compliance. Step 8 The relevant compliance register including FSMS documented system shall be reviewed and updated as required. 7 Records Document Location Duration of Record Responsibility Food Safety Legal Register Food Safety Office Indefinitely Food Safety Manager Internal Audit File Food Safety Office Three years Food Safety Manager Management Review Package Food Safety Office Three years Food Safety Manager Classification Company Confidential Identification and Evaluation of Compliance Doc ID SOP-013 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 6 of 6 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 290 MODULE 5 FSMS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Food Safety Training MODULE 6 292 MODULE 6 FOOD SAFETY TRAINING Introduction If you have a food business, or work in the food industry, you are legally required to undertake food safety training and/or be supervised in line with the level of activity you are involved in. So, for example, managers will need different training from those serving food. If you are responsible for the development and maintenance of your business’s food safety management sys- tem, then you must undertake adequate training in the application of HACCP Principles and the Food Safety Management System. Choosing Food Safety Trainers or Training Course In most countries there is no national accreditation body for trainers or training courses; therefore, if you de- cide to take a course or employ a trainer, bear in mind the points below. Remember, it is advisable to contact a number of training providers to find the one that suits your needs, as there is no single training course that meets the needs of everyone. Do the trainers have appropriate food safety qualifications?  Trainers must have a background in food safety;  They must have relevant experience in the food industry;  They must have knowledge of how people learn and training skills. Can they provide follow-up support? Post-training follow-up is beneficial as it can help when putting the training theory into practice in the work- place and can help clarify issues that may have arisen since the training took place. Is management participation encouraged? Management involvement is crucial to the success of the training. It is important that the trainer and manage- ment work together to ensure that all food safety aspects relating to the business are addressed in the course. What do some of their previous clients say about them? Talking to previous clients will help determine the quality of the training provided. However, the success of the service depends on the input of the training provider and the food business. Are the training providers interested in identifying your specific needs? Are they willing to spend time with you, listen to you and explain the best method of meeting your require- ments? Are they willing to show you some of their training aids or previous work? This will give you an indication of the quality of training you can expect to receive and assess whether the training is generic or tailored to suit your needs. Introduction 293 How often does food hygiene training have to be done? There is no frequency set out in legislation for training. It is up to food businesses to decide when the staff require refresher training. Where can I find a list of trainers or training courses? As there is no accreditation body for trainers there is no centralized list. It is simply a matter of checking your local or searching online for courses or trainers in your area. IFC has developed two FSMS training courses that you should consider, namely:  IFC Food Safety Foundation Course. This is an entry-level, three-day, on-site course aimed at the FBO processing, catering and retail sectors. This course is recommended as a pre-requisite to attendance of the IFC Food Safety Toolkit Training Course. The course covers the basics of Food Safety Management and focuses on the prerequisites prior to establishing a HACCP based FSMS. The course can also be tailored to an industry sector.  IFC Food Safety Toolkit Training Course. This is a self-learning based training course aimed at providing the FBO with knowledge and skills, including access to best practice HACCP tools and techniques, and useful links that enable the FBO establish and develop a HACCP based FSMS based upon the HACCP requirements of most GFSI FSMS schemes, including some other FSMS schemes. For more information on the above courses, please contact: Sarah Ockman at sockman@ifc.org What does the auditor (e.g. external or internal auditor) look for when assessing food safety training? The auditor will not necessarily want to see a certificate from a particular training course; rather, he or she will observe hygiene practices and verify the food safety knowledge of staff. The officer may ask to see food safety records or ask about the food safety training that has been provided. 294 MODULE 6 FOOD SAFETY TRAINING Training Effectiveness and Evaluation Key Terms  Training effectiveness refers to the benefits that the FBO and learners receive from training  Training outcomes or criteria refer to measures that the trainer and the FBO use to evaluate training programs  Training evaluation refers to the process of collecting the outcomes needed to determine the effective- ness of training  Evaluation design refers to how, from whom, what, and when information needed for determining the effectiveness of the training program will be collected Reasons to Evaluate Training Programs  FBOs need to make optimal use of the significant resources invested in training programs to gain the maximum competitive advantage  Learning creates knowledge which differentiates between successful and unsuccessful FBOs and employees  Evaluations help identify the strengths and weaknesses of training programs  To determine whether content, organization, and administration of the program contribute to learning and the use of training content on the job  To identify which learners benefited most or least from the training program  To gather data to assist in marketing training programs  Enables comparisons of costs and benefits of different training programs  Enables comparisons of costs and benefits of different training programs, and of training versus non- training investments Training Program Evaluation Process Conduct a Needs Analysis Develop Measurable Learning Outcomes and Analyze Transfer of Training Develop Outcome Measures Choose an Evaluation Strategy Plan and Execute the Evaluation Outcomes Used in Evaluating Training Programs 295 Outcomes Used in Evaluating Training Programs Cognitive Outcomes  Determine the degree to which learners are familiar with the principles, facts, techniques, procedures, or processes emphasized in the training program  Measure what knowledge participants learned in the program Skill-Based Outcomes  Assess the level of technical or motor skills  Include acquisition or learning of skills and use of skills on the job Affective Outcomes  Include attitudes and motivation  Learners’ perceptions of the program including the facilities, trainers, and content Results  Determine the training program’s payoff for the FBO Return on Investment (ROI)  Comparing the training program’s monetary benefits with the cost of the training • Direct costs • Indirect costs • Benefits Training Program Objectives and Their Implications for Evaluation Did learners like the program? Ratings by peers or managers Reactions: Skill-Based: based on observation of behavior Did the environment help learning? Trainees’ motivation Cognitive: Pencil-and-paper tests Affective: or job attitudes Did company benefit through sales, quality, productivity, re- Skill-Based: Performance on a work sample Results: duced accidents, and complaints? Performance on work equipment 296 MODULE 6 FOOD SAFETY TRAINING What Determines Good Outcomes of Training Programs? Good training outcomes need to be:  Relevant  Reliable  Discriminative  Practical Good Outcomes Depend On…  Criteria relevance – the extent to which training programs are related to learned capabilities empha- sized in the training program  Criterion contamination – extent that training outcomes measure inappropriate capabilities or are affected by extraneous conditions  Criterion deficiency – failure to measure training outcomes that were emphasized in the training objectives  Reliability – degree to which outcomes can be measured consistently over time  Discrimination – degree to which Learner’s performances on the outcome actually reflect true differ- ences in performance  Practicality – refers to the ease with which the outcomes measures can be collected Industry Training Evaluation Practices 79% 38% 15% 9% Reaction Cognitive Behavior Results Outcomes Used in Evaluating Training Programs 297 Training Outcome: Kirkpatrick’s Four-Level Framework of Evaluation Criteria Level Criteria Focus 1 Reactions Learner satisfaction 2 Learning Acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes, behavior 3 Behavior Improvement of behavior on the job 4 Results Business results achieved by trainees Types of Evaluation Design  Pre-evaluation – to quantify the FBO and learner training program needs or problems and identify specific competencies required to close gaps in FBO and learner performance  Continuous assessment –training outcomes measured during training program delivery  Post-evaluation –training outcomes measured after training program delivery Pre-evaluation and post-evaluation can also be time based, i.e. a comparison of learner performance before and after the delivery of the training program. 298 MODULE 6 FOOD SAFETY TRAINING Training and Development Procedure Template Training and Development FBO Procedure Document # SOP-014 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner HR Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2015 Draft 01 Joe Bloggs Initial document for review and discussion 24-04-2015 V1.0 Mary Cahill Format changes and reviewing and approval by process owner Contents 1 Summary..............................................................................299 7.1.1 Internal Trainers .................................................303 2 Related documents ........................................................299 7.1.2 External Trainers ................................................303 3 Definitions ..........................................................................299 7.2 Training Course Evaluation .................................303 4 Introduction .....................................................................300 7.3 Trainee Evaluation .................................................. 304 4.1 Training and Development Policy ....................300 7.4 Training Materials................................................... 304 5 Procedure Flow Chart ................................................... 301 7.5 Training Course Attendance ...............................305 6 Procedure Notes. ............................................................302 7.6 Poor Performance / Unsuccessful 7 Management of Training and Development ......302 Completion of Training ......................................... 305 7.1 Selection, Approval and Evaluation 8 Records ...................................................................................305 of Trainers ....................................................................303 Classification Company Confidential Training and Development Doc ID SOP-014 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner HR Manager FBO Procedure Training and Development 299 Training and Development 1 Summary The purpose of this procedure is to describe the methodology used by the company to enable individuals, business units and the company over- Purpose all fulfil performance requirements through the provision of training and development. This procedure applies to the training and development of all employees from initial onboarding to the identification of training and development Scope needs following a performance evaluation or mandatory corporate train- ing, and ending with the evaluation and/or confirmation of performance. The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Human Resourc- Functional Responsibility es department, specifically the Human Resources Manager. They are respon- sible for the effective implementation and maintenance of this procedure. 2 Related documents Policies Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Processes Human Resources Process Description, PRO-002 Recruitment & Selection Procedure, SOP-025 Performance Appraisal Procedure, SOP-026 Procedures Disciplinary Procedure, SOP-027 Purchasing Procedure (for provision of external training), SOP-028 Work Instructions Not Applicable Job descriptions Training attendance form Forms Training request Logging data from LMS Other ‘Train the trainer’ training course 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description Job Description A formal account of an employee’s responsibilities HRMS Human Resource Management System LMS Learning Management System Classification Company Confidential Training and Development Doc ID SOP-014 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner HR Manager 300 MODULE 6 FOOD SAFETY TRAINING Training and Development 4 Introduction 4.1 Training and Development Policy The overall objective of training and development is to develop a trained workforce that can deliver supe- rior customer service using the latest technology and expert domain knowledge. To achieve this goal, we provide several types of training, including new joiner onboarding, domain training, food safety compliance training and on-the-job training. New joiner onboarding (induction) training helps new employees to integrate quickly and effectively into their new working environment. Domain training refers to the industry specific knowledge training that is required by an individual to be successful in the role that he/she holds. Food safety compliance training is mandatory and plays an important role in the process of educating employees on industry laws, regulations and company food safety policies and procedures. Every new em- ployee must go through this training immediately after joining, and every employee must complete food safety compliance training on a yearly basis. Classification Company Confidential Training and Development Doc ID SOP-014 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner HR Manager FBO Procedure Training and Development 301 Training and Development 5 Procedure Flow Chart Training & Development Responsibility PROCESS Record(s) Start 1. Training Needs Identification of Analysis Report HR Department T&D requirements 2. Provisional HR Department Compile and Training Plan analyse requirements 3. HR Budget HR Department Prioritise and Senior Management obtain budget Approved Training Plan 4. Training Plan HR Department Develop and publish T&D plan HRMS 5. Training Plan HR Department Implement T&D plan HRMS 6. HRMS HR Department Monitor implementation Records of training 7. HRMS HR Department Verification of effectiveness Performance Appraisal Records 8. HR Department Publish and share results End Classification Company Confidential Training and Development Doc ID SOP-014 Printed Document Controller Page 4 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 HR Manager 302 MODULE 6 FOOD SAFETY TRAINING Training and Development 6 Procedure Notes. Step 1 T&D Requirements The Human Resources department will identify the training and development needs across the company. This will be achieved through a review of corporate mandatory training requirements, training require- ments identified through the recruitment and selection process and/or the outcomes of performance ap- praisals. Each department will be consulted during this process. Step 2 T&D Analysis Based on the needs identified in step one, Human Resources will compile and analyze these requirements resulting in a provisional training plan. Step 3 T&D Prioritization/Budget The provisional training plan, including prioritization requirements, will be submitted to top management for approval. Once approved, the necessary resources will be provided as part of the Human Resources budget. Step 4 T&D Plan Once budget approval has been received, the Human Resource department will develop and publish the approved training and development plan via the HRMS. This plan will outline what training and develop- ment will be provided for the coming period both mandatory and/or optional. Step 5 & 6 T+D Plan Implementation and Monitoring Human Resources, in association with applicable departments, will implement the training and develop- ment plan. The Human Resources department will continuously monitor the implementation of the training plan, using the HRMS and the LMS, to ensure that it is flawlessly executed. The HRMS and LMS systems will show what training has been completed on a ‘per employee’ basis. Training attendance sheets and training evaluation records will also be maintained. Where it becomes evident that the training and development plan is not being adhered to, Human Resources will take the necessary actions, including review with senior management, to bring the plan back on track or take other measures to ensure training is completed. Step 7 T&D Effectiveness Verification Human Resources will determine the effectiveness and impact of training and development courses pro- vided on individual, business unit or company performance. Where analysis shows that training and devel- opment is not having the desired effect, a review of the training and development plan and its implementa- tion will be held and the necessary actions identified, taken and recorded. The outputs of the performance appraisal process will be a direct input to the determination of the overall effectiveness of training and development and drive the creation of the next training and development plan. Step 8 T&D Publish Results Human Resources will publish and share the results achieved through the implementation of the training and development plan with all interested parties to ensure decisions related to ongoing training and devel- opment are based on factual information. Classification Company Confidential Training and Development Doc ID SOP-014 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 5 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner HR Manager FBO Procedure Training and Development 303 Training and Development 7 Management of Training and Development 7.1 Selection, Approval and Evaluation of Trainers 7.1.1 Internal Trainers All employees selected to act as company trainers are required to meet the following minimum criteria:  Be working in the area covered by the training for a significant period, two to three years minimum;  Be a subject matter expert in the required subject/area;  Have successfully completed a ‘Train the Trainer’ training course;  Have successfully presented the training course to their peers and Human Resources. 7.1.2 External Trainers Where it is necessary to employ the services of an external trainer to provide training, they shall be selected in accordance with a defined process. Human Resources shall ensure that this trainer is competent to com- plete the task. All external trainers shall meet the following criteria:  Be a subject matter expert in the required subject/area;  Have successfully completed a ‘Train the Trainer’ training course;  Hold the necessary educational qualifications related to the training course;  Have several years work experience related to the training course, ideally be still working in a related area;  Provide written references and approvals with respect to the provision of training;  Where required, hold the necessary certifications from recognized certification bodies or work on behalf of a certified/accredited training organization. Documented evidence of meeting the above criteria must be maintained on file by Human Resources for all external training organizations and related trainers. In the event of an approved external trainer not being able to attend scheduled training and a substitute external trainer being recommended by the supplier, the substitute external trainer must also meet the above requirements. A panel of approved trainers and training organizations will be maintained by Human Resources. 7.2 Training Course Evaluation All training course material and trainers will be subject to evaluation. This is required to ensure that the level of course materials and course delivery does not deteriorate, remains relevant and that the trainee is receiving a high standard of training. Evaluations will take the form of:  Training course evaluation forms – completed at the end of the course by the trainee, outlining their rating of course delivery, course material, trainer and other relevant criteria;  Internal trainer presentation review – witnessed and documented evaluation of the internal trainer’s presentation completed by Human Resources on a defined basis. Classification Company Confidential Training and Development Doc ID SOP-014 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 6 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner HR Manager 304 MODULE 6 FOOD SAFETY TRAINING Training and Development Human Resources will review the output from these evaluations and ensure that where the standards are not being met, the appropriate actions are taken to ensure no negative impact on the trainee or the com- pany as a whole. 7.3 Trainee Evaluation Depending on the type of training delivered, the trainee will be evaluated to ensure that they have both received and understood the information being delivered and can implement the training in their day-to- day role. This evaluation and/or assessment can take several forms including, but may not be limited to:  Written examination on the subject matter;  Documented continuous assessment throughout course delivery;  Trainer assessment of trainee through role play or similar exercises;  On the job mentoring and review;  Performance appraisal. Trainee evaluation must be documented and maintained on file. 7.4 Training Materials Where training material (e.g. PowerPoint presentations, training manuals, exams, or tests) are developed in-house, it is important to assess it for quality and technical content prior to use and following any updates. Human Resources will review the material from a quality perspective to ensure that:  It is in a form and manner and language that is likely to be understood;  Is grammatically correct;  Is clear, concise and visually acceptable;  Meets the company requirements regarding templates (e.g. for power point presentations, or notes);  Does not contain any unauthorized language or material;  Is revision-controlled. The tutor, or subject matter expert, will review the material from a technical perspective to ensure that:  The training course content is technically correct, accurate and up to date;  The information and examples presented are compliant with all necessary rules and regulations. Where possible, training materials provided by external providers will be reviewed prior to course delivery. Human Resources will be responsible for the maintenance of internal course materials; however, it is the responsibility of the subject matter expert to ensure that the course is updated as necessary and in line with any changes to food safety compliance and/or regulatory requirements or other significant changes affect- ing the course content. All internal training materials will be held by Human Resources and issued to the trainers as required. Classification Company Confidential Training and Development Doc ID SOP-014 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 7 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner HR Manager FBO Procedure Training and Development 305 Training and Development 7.5 Training Course Attendance Once a training course has been scheduled, it the responsibility of management to release their staff to at- tend the training and it is required that all trainees attend the full duration of the course. If for any reason the trainee has to leave the course, then they must re-sit the entire course again. Human Resources may amend this requirement on a case-by-case basis. 7.6 Poor Performance / Unsuccessful Completion of Training A training matrix will be maintained by the Human Resources department identifying the both mandatory and optional training courses available. This may be used by departments and the management team to identify potential training solutions available where an employee is found not to be performing to expected levels. In the event of an employee not successfully completing a mandatory training course, they may be offered the option to re-sit the course or course assessment. Where an employee has not successfully completed mandatory training course after numerous attempts or their performance in the job role does not improve, then both Human Resources and the departmental manager will meet to determine the best course of ac- tion to be taken with regard to that employee. A decision will be made and communicated to the employee. This decision will be documented and monitored by Human Resources. 8 Records Document Location Duration of Record Responsibility Human Resources Induction Pack Forms Human Resources Office Indefinitely Manager Human Resources Training Needs Analysis Human Resources Office Six years then archive Manager Human Resources Training Plan Human Resources Office Six years then archive Manager Human Resources Training attendance sheet Human Resources Office Six years then archive Manager Human Resources Record of training Human Resources Office Six years then archive Manager Human Resources Education records Human Resources Office Indefinitely Manager Human Resources LMS login record LMS Indefinitely Manager LMS evaluation results LMS Indefinitely Human Resources Classification Company Confidential Training and Development Doc ID SOP-014 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 8 of 8 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner HR Manager 306 MODULE 6 FOOD SAFETY TRAINING Responsibility Matrix, Training Needs Analysis and Training Plan [Partial Sample] Identify responsibilities of individuals for food safety pre-requisites and the food safety management system, and of in- dividuals performing tasks that have a potential to cause a significant food safety impact, determine their competency, identify training needs, and plan for training. Role / Position Title/ Qualifications/ Name Responsibilities Position no. competency Managing Director Mike Murphy  Participate in FSMS Management review Senior Business Admin-  Setting policy istrator  Reviewing objective & targets  Resource allocation Food Safety Manager Joe Bloggs  Establish, develop, implement, maintain and BSc Food Science Cer- (management represen- improve the FSMS including food defence tificate of Attainment in tative)  Training the FSMS team members Food Safety Manage- ment Systems (FSSC  Implementing programs for achieving set objec- 22000) tives & targets  Monitoring and measurement of FSMS perfor- mance including reporting to top management  Awareness of FSMS compliance within the FBO  Liaison with external audit/inspection organizations Internal Auditor Mary Cahill  Developing internal audit program in liaison with Certified (IRCA) FSSC Food Safety Manager 22000 Internal Auditor  Conducting internal audits as per schedule  Training other internal auditors FSMS team members A. Sullivan  Awareness on Policy & FSMS FSMS including HACCP  Implementing program for achieving set objec- principles and practices J. Wright tives & targets M. Brown  PRP, HACCP Plan and O-PRP implementation, verification and validation K. Wriggly  Helping in monitoring and measurement  Training respective staff in implementing FSMS policies and procedures Department managers All  Context of organization planning, leadership, Planning, Operations performance evaluation, improvement of the Management FSMS Laboratory technician R. Harley  Conducting analytical tests, laboratory equip- Laboratory Manage- ment maintenance and calibration, p-test, ment [Chemistry/Biol- laboratory training ogy] Associate All  Awareness on policy & FSMS N/A Transport driver(s) All  Awareness on policy & FSMS Drivers licence Responsibility Matrix, Training Needs Analysis and Training Plan [Partial Sample] 307 Training Training needs Planned dates Remarks details FSMS orientation (in house) 24.04.15 FSMS-1 Training completed 24.04.15 Mandatory FSMS training, reference the training March – Oct 2016 Various Training to be completed by matrix (internal) October 2016 Emergency preparedness and response/crisis June 2016 FSMS-4 Training to be completed by management (external) June 2016 FSMS orientation (in house) 24.04-15 FSMS-1 Training completed 24.04.15 FSSC 22000 lead Auditor training (external) March – April 201 FSMS-5 Training confirmed Mandatory FSMS training, reference the training March – Oct 2016 Various Training to be completed by matrix (internal) October 2016 Emergency preparedness and response/crisis June 2016 FSMS-4 Training to be completed by management (external) June 2016 FSMS orientation (in house) 24.04.14 FSMS-1 Training completed 24.04.15 FSSC 22000 internal Auditing course March - April FSMS-6 Training confirmed FSMS orientation (in house) 19.01.16 FSMS-1 Training completed 24.04.15 Mandatory FSMS training, reference the training March – October 2016 Various Training to be completed by matrix (internal) October 2016 June 2016 Emergency preparedness and response/crisis FSMS-4 Training to be completed by management (external) June 2016 FSMS orientation (in house) 24.04.15 FSMS-1 Training completed 24.04.15 Emergency preparedness and response/crisis FSMS-5 Training to be completed by management (in-house) June 2016 FSMS orientation (in house) 24.04.15 FSMS-1 Training completed 24.04.15 Analytical policies and procedures 30.09.15 LAB-1 Training completed 30.09.15 Mandatory FSMS training, reference the training March- October 2016 Various Training to be completed by matrix (internal) October 2016 FSMS orientation (in house) 24.01.15 FSMS-1 Training completed 24.04.15 Mandatory FSMS training, reference the training March- October 2016 Various Training to be completed by matrix (internal) October 2016 FSMS orientation (in house) 24.04.15 FSMS-1 Training completed 24.04.15 Tank cleaning/ sanitizing 24.05.15 FSMS-10 Training completed 24.04.15 Dairy farm raw milk handling/testing 24.05.15 FSMS-11 Training completed 24.04.15 Mandatory FSMS training, reference the training March- October 2016 Various Training to be completed by matrix (internal) October 2016 308 MODULE 6 FOOD SAFETY TRAINING Food Safety Training Maxtrix Emergency Preparedness? Crisis Management Consumar complaint Management HACCP Verification and Validation Analytical Policies and Procedures FSMS Policies and Procedures FSMS Management Review Job Title Food Safety Orientation Pest and Waste Control Allergen Management Document Control Personal Hygiene Communications Internal Auditing Food Processing Record Control HACCP Level 2 HACCP Level 1 Food Defense Food Delivery Food Storage Maintenance Calibration Cleaning Managing Director M M M M M M M M M M N/A N/A M M M M M M M M M N/A M Food Safety Manager M M M M M M M M M M N/A M M O M M M M M M M M M Hygienist/Microbiologist M M M M M M M M M M N/A N/A M O M M M M M M M M M Milk Processing Manager M M M M M M M M M M N/A N/A M M M M M M M M M N/A M Laboratory Manager M M M M M M M M M M M M M N/A M M M M M M M M M Warehousing Manager M M M M M M M M M M N/A M M N/A M M M M M O M O M Engineering Manager M M M M M M M M M M O M M N/A M M M M M O M N/A M Maintenance Manager M M M M M M M M M M M M M N/A O M M M M O M N/A M Logistics Manager M M M M M M M M M M M O M N/A O M M M M M M O M Laboratory Technician M M M M M M M M M M M M M M O M M M O O O O N/A Food Handler M M M M M M M M M M M N/A M N/A N/A M M M O O O O N/A Transport Driver M M M M M M M M M M M O M N/A N/A M M M M O O O N/A M = Mandatory O = Optional N/A = Not applicable Planned Job Title Overdue Completed Food Handler Transport Driver Logistics Manager Managing Director Laboratory Manager Food Safety Manager Engineering Manager Laboratory Technician Maintenance Manager Warehousing Manager Hygienist/Microbiologist Milk Processing Manager Food Safety Induction Personal Hygiene Pest and Waste Control Cleaning Food Safety T&D Maxtrix Allergen Management Food Delivery Food Processing Food Storage HACCP Level 1 HACCP Level 2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A FSMS Policies and Procedures Analytical Policies and Procedures N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A HACCP Verification and Validation N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Document Control Record Control Emergency Preparedness/Crisis Management Food Defense Consumer Complaint Management Communications Internal Auditing Food Safety T&D Maxtrix N/A N/A N/A N/A FSMS Management Review N/A N/A N/A N/A 309 310 MODULE 6 FOOD SAFETY TRAINING Information for Company Management MODULE 7 312 MODULE 7 INFORMATION FOR COMPANY MANAGEMENT Introduction This module provides an overview of the FBO executive management team’s responsibilities and covers topics such as food safety policy, management commitment and resources, management review including, actions, decisions and follow up required to maintain an effective FSMS and improve it. The information is also provided on two important IFC-developed management resources: (1) An IFC publication, italicize Wisely in Food Safety: How to Maximize the Benefits and Reduce Costs, which out- lines the benefits, challenges and lessons learned by CEOs. This is a good resource for executive management considering the adoption of a food safety management system;1 and (2) IFC Food Safety Self-Assessment Tool that enables the FBO executive management team to assess the maturity of their existing FSMS system within 30 minutes and use the output when identifying the gaps within the GFSI or other food safety management schemes being considered. This resource should be reviewed by any FBO executive management team considering the adoption of a FSMS. Both executive management resources are included in the CD provided by the IFC. Training on their application is provided during the IFC Foundation and IFC FSTK training courses referenced in Module 6. Food Safety Policy A policy is a statement of intent and is implemented as a procedure or protocol with an FBO. The FBO’s food safety policy is generally established and adopted by top management typically on the recommendation of the food safety manager. All international food safety management system schemes require an organization to establish, and flawlessly implement their food safety policy. Before we look at the contents of a food safety policy we will examine some key principles food safety schemes that food safety auditors would look to when examining a FBO’s food safety policy:  The policy should be established and adopted by top management;  It should clearly set out top management’s aspirations and expectations in relation to food safety;  It should address and meet the defined requirements of the relevant food safety Scheme adopted by the FBO;  It should be consistent with the FBO’s food safety objectives, the FBO’s regulatory and other legal obligations. http://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/41c7d0004c915a0faa8dabd4c83f5107/ECAAGRIInvest+Wisely+ENGApr 1 il2016+%281%29.pdf?MOD=AJPERES Food Safety Policy Contents 313 Food Safety Policy Contents The following is an example of what a food safety policy should consist of according to ISO 22000:  Top management shall define, document and communicate its food safety policy;  Top management shall ensure that the food safety policy: a) is appropriate to the role of the organization in the food chain; b) conforms with both statutory and regulatory requirements and with mutually-agreed food safety requirements of customers; c) is communicated, implemented and maintained at all levels of the organization; d) is reviewed for continued suitability; e) adequately addresses communication; and f) is supported by measurable objectives. Top management means the top manager of the FBO and his or her direct reports. Appropriate means that the policy is based on the scope of the FBO’s food safety management system prod- ucts, food chain activities and markets. Suitability means the policy is ‘fit for purpose.’ Sometimes changes within the FBO makes the food safety policy not fully ‘fit for purpose.’ This could happen, for example, if: (i) the FBO introduces new products with new food safety hazards; (ii) the FBO markets and sells products in new markets; (iii) the FBO introduces significant changes in technology, process or equipment. The final requirement states that the food safety policy needs to be supported by measurable objectives. Measurable means Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time Bound. In summary, SMART. In keeping with the spirit of all food safety schemes, for example, BRC, SQF, or FSSC 2000, the primary ob- jective is safe food; hence, all food safety objectives should be aimed at reducing or eliminating food safety hazards in the FBO product. The following example illustrates how to draft a food safety objective based on SMART: By December 2015 reduce 1.14g salt per 100g in all FBO brown and white bread products, a reduction of 10 percent compared to 2015. To organize and train all the milk processing operators with GMP by conducting two trainings per month and thereby decreasing the Out of Specification [OOS] products by 20% by the end of the year 2016. The above food safety objective is in keeping with the WHO recommended daily intake of salt by adults to 6gm per day. 314 MODULE 7 INFORMATION FOR COMPANY MANAGEMENT Management Commitment Every management system, including a food safety management system, requires management commitment. What does this actually mean? All levels of management – particularly the highest – are responsible for creating and fostering an environ- ment that promotes food safety. Top management should be aware of how the success of the organization depends largely on the ability to monitor and continuously improve the effectiveness of risk control measures with respect to the safety of the FBO’s products across the food chain in a continuously changing internal and external environment. If top management does not express informed, sustained commitment to food safety as one of its primary business objectives, the commitment to food safety in the food chain can easily shift towards other, some- times conflicting, business objectives, particularly in less mature organizations. Management commitment implies the direct participation by the highest level management in all specific and important safety aspect or programs of an organization.  The following examples demonstrate how management commitment can be delivered in practice within an FSMS:  Showing passion for and interest in food safety;  Formulating and establishing safety policies and objectives;  Setting targets to improve or maintain food safety;  Providing resources and training;  Ensuring that all staff – including top management – are sufficiently trained and competent in their food safety responsibilities;  Ensuring operational control at all levels of the organization, i.e. PRPs, HACCP plans, O-PRP plans;  Receiving regularly information about food safety, e.g. performance data (consumer complaints, waste), and evaluating and reviewing the FSMS in light of results achieved;  Being aware of what is happening on the ground; what audits or assessments are undertaken; receiv- ing results related to the activities carried out internally or by contractors and other persons working for or on behalf of the FBO;  Ensuring appropriate top management-level review of the FSMS;  Ensuring that all levels of the organization, including top management, receives relevant food safety information regarding evaluation of compliance and other legal obligations;  Being confident that persons working for or on behalf of the FBO are properly communicated to and consulted on food safety matters, and that their concerns are reaching the appropriate level;  Ensuring that your organization’s risks are assessed and that appropriate control measures are estab- lished and maintained;  Creating an environment conducive to continuous improvement;  Bringing to the attention of top management the changes in working arrangements that may have significant implications for food safety;  Promoting a food safety culture throughout the FBO. Strong and active leadership is reinforced by visible, active commitment from the top:  Establishing effective ‘downward’ and ‘upward’ communication systems;  Establishing effective management structures;  Integrating food safety management with business decisions. Resources 315 Resources Resources is a term within an FSMS that refers to the four generic resources with a FBO; namely finance, hu- man resources, infrastructure, and work environment within the scope of the FBO’s FSMS. Resources within an FBO are typically controlled and managed by top management. In this chapter we will examine two of these resources, namely financial and human. IFC has developed a useful executive management resource entitled: Investing Wisely in Food Safety: Lessons learned from IFC Clients. This resource was developed to assist the FBO CEO and the management team consider the adoption of an FSMS based on HACCP to understand the benefits and challenges. The resource also contains five key lessons covering the following topics:  Planning;  Financing;  Changing Behaviour;  Outsourcing Wisely;  Typical Mistakes and How to Avoid Them. It is strongly recommended that this resource be reviewed by any FBO executive management team consider- ing the adoption of a FSMS based upon a GFSI or other relevant food safety scheme as a valuable input prior to a formal decision being made. This executive management resource is available on the IFC-supplied CD. The second executive management resource is a self-assessment tool that enables the FBO executive man- agement team to assess the maturity of its existing FSMS system within 30 minutes and to use the output when identifying the gaps within the GFSI or other food safety management schemes being considered. Both executive management resources should be reviewed by any FBO executive management team con- sidering the adoption of an FSMS. Both executive management resources are included in the CD provided by IFC and training on their application is provided during the IFC Foundation and IFC FSTK training courses referenced in Module 6. Finance Clearly finance is a key input or requirement for any organization. As top management controls finances within the FBO, it is responsible for ensuring that the FBO has sufficient financial resources to fulfil its food safety policy and objectives. Food safety throughout the food chain should not be endangered because of financial issues. Typically, a food safety auditor would look for the following:  CapEx investment in preventing and/or improving food safety risk across the FBO food chain;  Financial investment in food safety training of persons working for or on behalf of the FBO. Note that risk assessment finance is not a factor in ensuring food safety across the food chain. 316 MODULE 7 INFORMATION FOR COMPANY MANAGEMENT Human Resources The most difficult challenge facing most FBOs is engaging employees in the FSMS so that employees to take personal responsibility for their food safety actions and performance. A good place to start is for top management to communicate its belief to all employees and persons working for, and on behalf of, the FBO that they are responsible for contributing to the success of their FSMS. It is top management’s responsibility to provide incentives, encourage and empower people to bring forward ideas that can improve the FBO efforts and take action when they see operational problems that could compromise food safety. Secondly, top management should strive to ensure that every employee is provided the relevant food safety training necessary to understand the FBO’s food safety policies and practices and their role in food safety. The FBO’s managers have additional responsibilities:  Line managers are required to respond to employees’ food safety concerns in a timely manner and to listen to ideas for improving our food safety management system;  Line managers at all levels are responsible for helping create a culture of food safety across the FBO;  Top management provides line managers with the resources required to maintain a robust FSMS and to comply fully with food safety regulations, standards and expectations set by the FBO, regulators and customers. For most food safety auditors, the focus is training and its effectiveness. From a FBO perspective both the rel- evant food safety regulations and standards set out what is required and provide practical advice to the FBO. Let us first examine the food safety regulatory perspective on food safety training. Most food safety regula- tory agencies require the FBO to legally undertake food safety training and/or be supervised in line with the level of activity the FBO is involved in. For example, line managers in an FBO will need different training than employees processing or serving food. To illustrate, the Irish Food Authority of Ireland [FSAI has produced guides for the FBO to assist with the train- ing of FBO employees in the workplace:  Guide to Food Safety Training Level 1 provides information on basic food safety skills that staff should be able to demonstrate within the first month of employment;  Guide to Food Safety Training Level 2 provides information on the additional food safety skills that staff should be able to demonstrate within 3-12 months of commencing employment in your food business;  Guide to Food Safety Training Level 3 provides information on the food safety skills that should be demon- strated by managers and supervisors in food operations. For additional information on the FSAI guides see: https://www.fsai.ie/food_businesses/training_guides.html FBO Procedure Management Review 317 Management Review Procedures Templates Management Review FBO Procedure Document # SOP-021 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Controller Document Controller Owner Food Safety Manager Information in this document must be kept confidential as per its classification be- Confidentiality Statement low and the rules of disclosure. All documents within FBO are classified in the following way: PUBLIC documents are intended for anyone; COM- MERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE documents are to be kept confidential between restricted individuals within the FBO and partner organizations; COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential within FBO and used for normal business activities by the general office population; HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL documents are to be kept confidential to restricted individuals within FBO. © Copyright FBO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of FBO. Classification Company Confidential Revision History Date Version Author Comments (including Review History) 20-04-2015 Draft 01 Joe Bloggs Initial document for review and discussion. 24-04-2015 V1.0 Joe Bloggs Approved for release by process owner. Contents 1 Summary...............................................................................318 7.1 Attendees ..................................................................... 322 2 Related documents .........................................................318 7.2 Agenda.......................................................................... 322 3 Definitions ...........................................................................318 7.3 Review Output ..........................................................323 4 Introduction .......................................................................319 7.4 Management Review Minutes...........................323 4.1 Management Review Policy ................................319 7.5 Approval of the Management Review 5 Procedure Flow Chart ...................................................320 Minutes .........................................................................323 5.1 Management Review .............................................320 7.6 Communication of the Output from Management Review .............................................323 6 Procedure Notes .............................................................. 321 8 Records .................................................................................323 7 The Management Review Meeting ........................ 322 Classification Company Confidential Management Review Doc ID SOP-021 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 1 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 318 MODULE 7 INFORMATION FOR COMPANY MANAGEMENT Management Review 1 Summary The purpose of this procedure is to describe:  The methodology employed by senior management to ensure that Purpose the Food Safety Management System [FSMS] remains suitable, ad- equate and effective. This procedure applies to:  The planning, data gathering and trending, presentation to the se- Scope nior management team and the follow-up of any identified action items, including the updating of the FSMS. The functional responsibility for this procedure lies with the Food Safety Functional Responsibility Team Leader. They are responsible for the effective implementation and maintenance of this procedure. 2 Related documents Policies Food Safety Policy, POL-001 Corrective and Preventive Action, SOP-009 Strategic Planning, SOP-029 Procedures Risk Management, SOP-030 Internal Auditing, SOP-006 Work Instructions N/A Management review meeting minutes document template Forms Management review meeting presentation template Other Data reviewed as part of the management review meeting 3 Definitions Term or Acronym Description FSM/MR Food Safety Manager FSMS Food Safety Management System Person or group of people who directs and controls and organization Executive Management Team at the highest level. Classification Company Confidential Management Review Doc ID SOP-021 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 2 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Management Review 319 Management Review 4 Introduction 4.1 Management Review Policy In line with good business practice and the requirements of FSSC 22000:2010, clause 5.8, top management of the company will review the Food Safety Management System [FSMS], at least annually (fixed date), to ensure it remains suitable, adequate and effective. This review will be a structured process and identify out- puts and actions related to continual improvement opportunities, the need for changes to the Food Safety Management System and resource needs. This review will be held at least annually and must be attended by the General Manager, the Heads of Department, the Food Safety Team Leader. A quorum of at least the General Manager, all Heads of Depart- ment and the Food Safety Manager is required for the meeting to proceed. Minutes must be taken, includ- ing action items arising from the meeting and held on file. Classification Company Confidential Management Review Doc ID SOP-021 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 3 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 320 MODULE 7 INFORMATION FOR COMPANY MANAGEMENT Management Review 5 Procedure Flow Chart 5.1 Management Review Responsibility PROCESS Record(s) Start 1. Head of Department Data gathering 2. Identification of trends Presentation Data Head of Department and issues 3. Meeting Presentation Food Safety Manager Create meeting Slides presentation Meeting Presentation Top Management/ Slides Heads of Department/ 4. Food Safety Manager Conduct meeting Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes 5. Top Management Identify actions items 6. Meeting Minutes Top Management Assign responsibilities and timelines Meeting Minutes 7. Food Safety Manager Meeting Presentation Draft Meeting Minutes Slides 8. Food Safety Manager Publish and share results meeting minutes End Classification Company Confidential Management Review Doc ID SOP-021 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 4 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Management Review 321 Management Review 6 Procedure Notes Step 1 & 2 In advance of the scheduled management review meeting, the Heads of Department will gather together data in relation to the performance of their department’s processes and activities. This data will then be reviewed by them to identify trends, either positive or negative. These trends will then be presented to the management team during the review. Step 3 Based on the data received from the Heads of Department, the Food Safety Manager will create the overall management review presentation slides, where necessary/required. Step 4, 5 & 6 The General Manager will chair the meeting, supported by the Food Safety Manager. They will assign a person to take the minutes of the meeting on a rotational basis. The Food Safety Manager may invite other process owners to present specific agenda items of the meeting. Each attendee will be allowed to ask any questions in relation to the data to allow for a full and open discussion to take place. Where decisions are taken and/or action items identified, these must be agreed by the management team and recorded in the minutes in accordance with section 7.4 of this procedure. Where an action is agreed, the specific action, person responsible and timescale should be recorded. Step 7 & 8 The minutes will be taken during the meeting and the:  Food Safety Manager must review and approve the minutes prior to issuing to the General Manager;  The General Manager or their deputy must sign and date the minutes of the meeting to signify ap- proval of the minutes and a commitment to ensure completion and implementation of any identified decisions and/or actions. Once approved, the minutes can be circulated to the organisation. A copy of the minutes must be held on file for record purposes. Minutes of the meeting should be published within 5 days of completion of the meeting. Classification Company Confidential Management Review Doc ID SOP-021 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 5 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 322 MODULE 7 INFORMATION FOR COMPANY MANAGEMENT Management Review 7 The Management Review Meeting 7.1 Attendees The following persons are required to attend the meeting:  General Managers;  Heads of Department;  Food Safety Manager;  Any other roles as required. Where a deputy attends and represents a person, they are assumed to have the full authority of that person in relation to making decisions and accepting responsibility to carry out any decisions or actions agreed at the meeting. Deputies should only be used as an exception. 7.2 Agenda The agenda for the management review meeting must include the following points at a minimum:  The status of actions from the previous management reviews;  Changes in external and internal issues [significant] that are relevant to the Food Safety Management System including its strategic direction;  Information on the food safety performance, including trends and indicators for: • Nonconformities and corrective actions; • Analysis of results of verification activities; • Audit results; • Emergency situations, accidents and withdrawals; • Issues concerning external providers and other relevant interested parties; • Adequacy of resources required for maintaining an effective Food Safety Management System; • Reviewing results of system-updating activities; • Review of communication activities, including customer/consumer feedback.  New or revised statutory and regulatory requirements;  The effectiveness of actions taken to address risks and opportunities;  New potential opportunities for continual improvement;  Food Safety policy;  Documentation;  Any other business. Classification Company Confidential Management Review Doc ID SOP-021 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 6 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager FBO Procedure Management Review 323 Management Review 7.3 Review Output The output from the management review meeting shall include decisions and actions based on factual data presented during the review and related to:  Assurance of Food Safety;  Improvement of the effectiveness of the FSMS;  Resource needs;  Any need for changes to the Food Safety Management System, including revisions to the food safety policy and objectives. The overall output from the meeting is a decision as to whether or not the Food Safety Management Sys- tem remains suitable, adequate and effective. 7.4 Management Review Minutes Minutes must be produced following every meeting and be created using the approved template. The min- utes must be detailed and accurate, giving a clear description of the topics covered. Where any decisions and/or action(s) are identified as a result of the meeting they must:  Clearly describe the decision made including potential implications;  Clearly describe the required action(s) to be taken;  Identify the role responsible for the completion of the action;  Identify the timescale assigned for completion of the action. Management Review records will be maintained for six years. 7.5 Approval of the Management Review Minutes The minutes are approved as outlined in steps 7 & 8 of the above flowchart. 7.6 Communication of the Output from Management Review An abridged version of the minutes will be communicated to the company, via the Heads of Department. 8 Records Document Location Duration of Record Responsibility Management review Food Safety Food Safety Office Indefinitely presentation slides (where used) Manager Management review meeting Food Safety Food Safety Office Indefinitely minutes Manager Classification Company Confidential Management Review Doc ID SOP-021 Printed Controller Document Controller Page 7 of 7 Created 20-04-2015 Updated 24-04-2015 Owner Food Safety Manager 324 MODULE 7 INFORMATION FOR COMPANY MANAGEMENT Example of Management Review Meeting materials Agenda ϭ. Previous Management Review Meeting Minutes 2. Policy and FSMS Documentation 3. Product and Process Monitoring and Measurement Data a. Factory Objectives b. Process KPIs c. Raw Material, PRP, HACCP, Withdrawals/Recall d. Inspections/Audits e. Vendor / Contractor Data f. Interested Party Feedback g. Corrective and Preventative Actions 4. Changes affecting FSMS 6. FSMS Improvements/Preventative Actions 7. Resources Review [Resources, Infrastructure/Work Environment] 8. Updates Management Review Program 9. Miscellaneous 1. Previous Management Review Meeting ĐƚŝŽŶͬĞĐŝƐŝŽŶ ŐĞŶĚĂWŽŝŶƚ tŚŽ ƵĞĂƚĞ ^ƚĂƚƵƐ ůůƉƌŽĐĞƐƐŽǁŶĞƌƐƚŽǀĞƌŝĨLJĂĐĐĞƐƐƚŽ ĞD^ ĂŶĚďĞĂďůĞƚŽůŽĐĂƚĞƌĞůĞǀĂŶƚ ϭ ůůĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚDĂŶĂŐĞƌ /ŵŵĞĚŝĂƚĞ /ŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ĐŽŶƚƌŽůůĞĚĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐ ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŵĞŶƚĂŶĚĐŽŶĨŝƌŵĂƚŝŽŶŽĨ ϯ :ŽĞ ŶĚ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮϬϭϲ /ŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ĨĂĐƚŽƌLJŽďũĞĐƚŝǀĞƐĨŽƌϮϬϭϱ ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŝƐĂ ŽďũĞĐƚŝǀĞƐ͕ŝƐĂ ŶĚ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮϬϭϲ /ŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ĂƚƚĂŝŶŵĞŶƚŽĨĨĂĐƚŽƌLJŽďũĞĐƚŝǀĞƐĂŶĚ ŝƐĂ ŶĚ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮϬϭϲ /ŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ďĞŵĂŶĂŐĞĚďLJ/ŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂů WĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚŽƌ /ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƉůĂŶƚŽďĞĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚ ϯ :ŽĞͬ,ĞŶƌLJ ŶĚ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮϬϭϲ ĨŽƌĚŽǁŶƚŝŵĞ;ƚŽƚĂůͿ Example of meeting materials 325 1. Previous Management Review Meeting ĐƚŝŽŶͬĞĐŝƐŝŽŶ ŐĞŶĚĂWŽŝŶƚ tŚŽ ƵĞĂƚĞ ^ƚĂƚƵƐ /ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƉůĂŶƚŽďĞĚĞĨŝŶĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĞĚƚŽŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ ĚŽǁŶƚŝŵĞ ϯ DŝŬĞͬ&ƌĂŶŬ ŶĚ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮϬϭϲ /ŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ;ƚŽƚĂůͿ /ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚ ƉůĂŶƚŽďĞĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚ ƚŽƌĞĚƵĐĞĐŽŶƐƵŵĞƌĐŽŵƉůĂŝŶƚƐ ϯ :ŽĞ ŶĚ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮϬϭϲ /ŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƚĞĚǁŝƚŚƉĂĐŬĂŐŝŶŐͬ ŵĂŝŶƚĞŶĂŶĐĞ /ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƉůĂŶƚŽďĞĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚ ƚŽƌĞĚƵĐĞǀĂƌŝĂƚŝŽŶŝŶ'DW ϯ :ŽĞ ŶĚ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮϬϭϲ /ŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ŝŶƐƉĞĐƚŝŽŶƌĞƐƵůƚƐ /ŵƉƌŽǀĞĐLJĐůĞƚŝŵĞĨŽƌĐůŽƐƵƌĞŽĨ ϯ ĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ DĂŶĂŐĞƌƐͬ:ŽĞ ŶĚ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮϬϭϲ /ŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ EͬWƐƚŽƵŶĚĞƌϯϬĚĂLJƐ DĂŶĂŐĞƌͬƐƵƉĞƌǀŝƐŽƌĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƚŽďĞŝŶƚƌŽĚƵĐĞĚƚŽĞŶƐƵƌĞ :ĂĐŬ͕ ^ŚĞŝůĂ͕DĂƌLJĂŶĚ:ŽĞ ƐƵƉĞƌǀŝƐŽƌƐĂĐƚŝǀĞůLJĐŽĂĐŚ͕ ŵĞŶƚŽƌ ϯ ŶĚ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮϬϭϲ /ŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ĂŶĚƐƵƉĞƌǀŝƐĞĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƚĞƐǁŝƚŚ ŽƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶĂůĐŽŶƚƌŽů&^D^ ĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚƉůĂŶ͕ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐŚŝƌŝŶŐ ŽĨ ĨŽŽĚƐĂĨĞƚLJƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐƚŽďĞ ϯ ^ŚĞŝůĂ ŶĚ :ĂŶƵĂƌLJϮϬϭϲ /ŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ŝŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚĞĚƚŽĞŶƐƵƌĞƐƵƐƚĂŝŶĂďŝůŝƚLJ ŽĨ&^D^ /ŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚĂƚŝŽŶƉůĂŶƚŽďĞ EĂƚŝĂ ƚŽĚŝƐĐƵƐƐĂŶĚĂŐƌĞĞ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚĨŽƌ&^D^ ĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐŝŶŝƚŝĂů ϯ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐǁŝƚŚ>ŝƐĂ ŶĚ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮϬϭϲ /ŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ^ƚĂŐĞ/ĂƵĚŝƚ 1. Previous Management Review Meeting ĐƚŝŽŶͬĞĐŝƐŝŽŶ ŐĞŶĚĂWŽŝŶƚ tŚŽ ƵĞĂƚĞ ^ƚĂƚƵƐ /ŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚĂƚŝŽŶƉůĂŶƚŽďĞ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚĨŽƌ&^D^ ĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐŝŶŝƚŝĂů ϲ :ŽĞͬDĂƌLJ ŶĚ :ĂŶƵĂƌLJϮϬϭϲ /ŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ^ƚĂŐĞ/ĂƵĚŝƚ &^D^ǀŝƐƵĂůŝnjĂƚŝŽŶƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞƚŽ ďĞŝŶƚƌŽĚƵĐĞĚŝŶĂůůŽƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶĂů ϲ WƌŽĐĞƐƐ ŽǁŶĞƌƐͬ:ŽĞͬDĂƌLJ ŶĚ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮϬϭϲ /ŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ĂƌĞĂƐ ^ĐŚĞĚƵůĞ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ ĂŶĚDĂLJϮϬϭϲ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚƌĞǀŝĞǁŵĞĞƚŝŶŐƐŝŶ ϳ :ŽĞͬDĂƌLJ ŶĚ :ĂŶƵĂƌLJϮϬϭϲ /ŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ůĞĂĚĞƌƐŚŝƉƚĞĂŵĚŝĂƌLJ DŝĐƌŽůĂďŽƌĂƚŽƌLJ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶͬƵƉŐƌĂĚĞƚŽďĞ ϳ :ĂĐŬͬ^ŚĞŝůĂ ŶĚ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮϬϭϲ /ŶƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚ 326 MODULE 7 INFORMATION FOR COMPANY MANAGEMENT 2. 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Product and Process Monitoring and Measurement Data b. Process KPIs 2015 DŽŶƚŚůLJŽǁŶƚŝŵĞďLJdLJƉĞ ϰϬϬϬϬ ϯϱϬϬϬ ZĞƉŽƌƚĞĚŽǁŶƚŝŵĞ;DŝŶƐͿ ϯϬϬϬϬ ϮϱϬϬϬ ĨĨŝĐŝĞŶĐLJ>ŽƐƐ ϮϬϬϬϬ DĞĐŚĂŶŝĐĂůd KƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶĂůd ϭϱϬϬϬ ϭϬϬϬϬ ϱϬϬϬ Ϭ :ĂŶ &Ğď DĂƌ Ɖƌ DĂLJ :ƵŶ :Ƶů ƵŐ ^ĞƉ KĐƚ EŽǀ ĞĐ 3. Product and Process Monitoring and Measurement Data b. Process KPIs 2015 Z^WKE^/>&KZ /E/dKZ^ &/E/d/KE dZ'ds>h EŽǀsĂůƵĞ zdsĂůƵĞ D^hZ/E' DĂƐƚĞƌ^ĐŚĞĚƵůĞƚƚĂŝŶŵĞŶƚ WůĂŶŶĞĚŽƌĚĞƌƐǀƐ͘ĂĐƚƵĂůƉƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ϴϬй ϳϮй ϳϮй ;D^Ϳ ĂƐĞ&ŝůůZĂƚĞ ĂƐĞƐĚĞůŝǀĞƌĞĚĂŐĂŝŶƐƚĐĂƐĞƐŽƌĚĞƌĞĚ tĂƌĞŚŽƵƐĞ ϵϵй ϵϵй ϵϵ͘ϲϭй EƵŵďĞƌŽĨĐĂůĞŶĚĂƌĚĂLJƐĨŽƌĨŝŶŝƐŚĞĚŐŽŽĚƐĂƚŵŽŶƚŚ ^ƚŽĐŬŽǀĞƌ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ϯ͘ϱǁĞĞŬƐ ϯ͘ϱϳ ϰ͘ϰϲ ĞŶĚĂŐĂŝŶƐƚƚŚĞĚĞŵĂŶĚƉůĂŶĨŽƌƚŚĞĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐŵŽŶƚŚƐ DĂƚĞƌŝĂůƉĂƐƚƚŚĞƐŚĞůĨͲůŝĨĞĚĂƚĞĂŶĚĚƵĞƚŽďĞǁƌŝƚƚĞŶ KďƐŽůĞƐĞŶĐĞ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ фΦϯϭŬƉŵ Eͬ Φϱϵ͕ϳϰϵ ŽĨĨ΀ƉůĂŶƚƌĞůĂƚĞĚŽŶůLJ΁ hŶƉůĂŶŶĞĚƐƚŽƉƉĂŐĞƐĚƵĞƚŽŽƵƚŽĨƐƵƉƉůŝĞƐĂƐйŽĨ dƵĞƚŽKƵƚŽĨ^ƵƉƉůŝĞƐ WƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶ DĂŶĂŐĞƌ Ϭ͘ϬϬй Ϭ͘ϬϬй Ϭ͘ϬϬй ŶĞƚƉƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶŚŽƵƌƐ >ŝŶĞWĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞ;ŽǁŶdŝŵĞͿ ^ƚŽƉƉĂŐĞ;ƚŝŵĞĚƵƌĂƚŝŽŶͿ WƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶDĂŶĂŐĞƌ ϮϬй ϮϬй ϭϵ͘ϲϳй ĂƐĞ&ŝůůZĂƚĞ ĂƐĞƐƐŚŝƉƉĞĚǀƐ͘ĐĂƐĞƐŽƌĚĞƌĞĚ tĂƌĞŚŽƵƐĞ ϵϵй ϵϵй ϵϵ͘ϲϭй /ŶǀĞŶƚŽƌLJŽƵŶƚĐĐƵƌĂĐLJ WŚLJƐŝĐĂůĐŽƵŶƚͬĂĐƚƵĂůĐŽƵŶƚdžϭϬϬ tĂƌĞŚŽƵƐĞ ϵϮй Eͬ Eͬ KƌĚĞƌĨŝůůƌĂƚĞ tĂƌĞŚŽƵƐĞ ϵϱй Eͬ ϵϳй 328 MODULE 7 INFORMATION FOR COMPANY MANAGEMENT 3. Product and Process Monitoring and Measurement Data c. 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Useful Links State institution Internet address Asia Pacific Food Industry http://www.apfoodonline.com/ Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management http://www.lebensministerium.at/lebensmittel.html – Food Austrian Federal Office of Food Safety http://www.ages.at/ages/en/federal-office-of-foodsafety/ Belgian Federal Public Service for Health, Food http://www.health.belgium.be/eportal/foodsafety/index.htm Chain Safety and Environment – Food Safety Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the http://www.favv-afsca.fgov.be/home-en/ Food Chain (FASFC) BRC Global Standards http://www.brcglobalstandards.com Bulgarian Food Safety Agency http://www.babh.government.bg/en/ Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and http://www.fvm.dk/english.aspx?id=14541 Fisheries CanadaGap http://www.canadagap.ca CHINA HACCP http://www.cnca.cn/bmzz/zgclb/ Croatian Food Agency http://www.hah.hr/english/eng_index.php Cyprus Ministry of Agriculture, Natural http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/agriculture.nsf/All/9638239B67CB5B93C22578 Resources and Environment A200307D00?OpenDocument Cyprus Ministry of Health http://www.moh.gov.cy/moh/moh.nsf/index_en/index_en?OpenDocument http://www.moh.gov.cy/moh/sgl/sgl.nsf/DMLindex_en/DMLindex_ Cyprus State General Laboratory en?OpenDocument# Czech Republic Ministry of Agriculture http://eagri.cz/public/web/en/mze/food/ Danish National Food Institute http://www.dfvf.dk/Default.aspx?ID=21023 Danish Veterinary and Food Administration – http://www.foedevarestyrelsen.dk/english/Food/Pages/default.aspx Food Estonian Ministry of Agriculture http://www.agri.ee/food-safety/ European Commission – basic food hygiene http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/biosafety/hygienelegislation/guide_en.htm legislation page European Commission Directorate General for http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/health_consumer/index_en.htm Health and Consumers (DG SANCO) – Food European Commission Health EU Portal – Food http://ec.europa.eu/health-eu/my_environment/food_safety/index_en.htm Safety European Food Information Council (EUFIC) – http://www.eufic.org/article/en/expid/basics-foodsafety/ Food Safety European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) http://www.efsa.europa.eu/ EUR-Lex - Direct free access to European http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm Union Law with full search facility EUROPA Summaries of EU legislation – Food http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/food_safety/index_en.htm Safety Food Engineering http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/ Food and Drink Technology http://www.foodanddrinktechnology.com/ Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry – http://www.mmm.fi/en/index/frontpage/food_safety.html Food Safety and Consumer Information 334 ANNEXES State institution Internet address Finnish Food Safety Authority (EVIRA) http://www.evira.fi/portal/en/food/ French Agency for Food, Environment, and http://www.anses.fr/ Occupational Health and Safety French Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries, http://agriculture.gouv.fr/ Rural and Regional Development Food Processing http://www.foodprocessing.com Food Risk http://foodrisk.org/rm/guidelines-and-standards/ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the http://www.fao.org/food/food-safety-quality/en/ United Nations – FSSC 22000 http://www.fssc2200.com Food Safety and Quality http://www.bfr.bund.de/en/food_safety-737.html German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment http://www.bmelv.de/EN/Food/food_node.html (BFR) German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture http://www.ble.de/EN/00_Home/homepage_node.html and Consumer Protection – Food & Safety German Federal Office for Agriculture and Food www.foodsafetyforum.org Global Aquaculture Alliance http://www.gaalliance.com Global Food Safety Initiative http://www.mygfsi.com/ Global Forums - policy makers in the field of http://www.minagric.gr/en/index.html food safety GlobalG.A.P. http://www.globalgap.com Global Red Meat Standard http://www.grms.com GMP+ International http://www.gmpplus.org/ Hellenic Ministry of Agriculture and Food http://www.efet.gr/ Hellenic Food Safety Authority h ttp://www.nebih.gov.hu/en/ Hungarian National Food Safety Chain Office http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/ IFS http://www.ifsc-certification.com Irish Department of Agriculture, Food & the www.ipfsaph.org Marine International Portal on Food Safety and Animal http://www.mast.is/index.aspx?GroupId=1281 and Plant Health The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority http://www.fsai.ie/links.html ISO, the International Organization for http://www.iso.org Standardization Italian Istituto Superiore di Sanit (ISS) http://www.iss.it/chis/?lang=2 Latvian Food and Veterinary Service http://www.pvd.gov.lv/eng/left_menu/food_surveillance/ Lithuanian State Food and Veterinary Service http://vmvt.lt/en/ Luxembourg Ministry of Health http://www.ms.public.lu/fr/ Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs http://www.mccaa.org.mt/en/smi Authority Maltese Environment and Planning Authority http://www.mepa.org.mt/topics Maltese Health, the Elderly and Community http://ehealth.gov.mt/HealthPortal/others/foodsafety_week/food_safety_ Care Ministry week.aspx Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agri- http://www.government.nl/issues/food-and-foodsafety culture and Innovation – Food and Food Safety Useful Links 335 State institution Internet address Netherlands Food and Consumer Product http://www.vwa.nl/english Safety Authority Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Food http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/lmd.html?id=627 http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/hod/About-the-Ministry/Subordinate- Norwegian Food Safety Authority institutions/Norwegian-Food-Safety-Authority.html?id=279765 Polish Chief Sanitary Inspectorate http://www.gis.gov.pl/?lang=en&go=content&id=10 Portuguese Economy and Food Safety http://www.asae.pt/ Authority PrimusGFS http://www.primusgfs.com Swedish Ministry of Rural Affairs – Foodstuffs http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/11310 Romanian National Sanitary Veterinary and http://www.ansvsa.ro/ Food Safety Authority Slovak Republic Ministry of Agriculture and http://www.mpsr.sk/en/index.php?navID=1 Rural Development Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and http://www.arhiv.mkgp.gov.si/en/areas_of_work/food_safety/ Food Spanish Agency on Food Safety and Nutrition http://www.aesan.msc.es/en/AESAN/web/home.shtml# Standards and Trade Development Facility http://www.slv.se/en-gb/ (STDF) SQF http://www.sqfi.com Swedish National Food Agency http://www.bag.admin.ch/index.html?lang=en Swiss Federal Office of Public Health http://www.defra.gov.uk/ UK Department for Environment Food, and http://www.food.gov.uk/ Rural Affairs UK Food Standards Agency http://www.who.int/foodsafety/codex/en/ World Health Organization (WHO) – Codex http://www.who.int/foodsafety/en/ Alimentarius World Health Organization (WHO) – Food www.wto.int Safety World Trade Organization (WTO) http://www.standardsfacility.org/en/index.htm U.S. Department of Agriculture - Food Safety http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=FOOD_SAFETY U.S. Department of Agriculture - Food Safety http://fsrio.nal.usda.gov/sanitation-and-qualitystandards/legislation-and- Legislation regulations U.S. Department of Agriculture - Food Safety http://www.fsis.usda.gov/ and Inspection Service U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Animal & http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/default.htm Veterinary U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Food http://www.fda.gov/Food/default.htm U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Food http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/default.htm Safety U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Food http://www.epa.gov/agriculture/tfsy.html Safety http://www.fsis.usda.gov/science/hazard_analysis_&_pathogen_reduction/ U.S. Meat and Poultry HACCP index.asp http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/ U.S. Seafood HACCP HazardAnalysisCriticalControlPointsHACCP/SeafoodHACCP/default.htm http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/ U.S. Juice HACCP HazardAnalysisCriticalControlPointsHACCP/JuiceHACCP/default.htm. 336 ANNEXES 2. Terms and definitions Term Definition Term Definition The independent evaluation of the Commission Committee on Residues of CCRVDF Training Provider or Training Provider Veterinary Drugs in Food Product against recognised standards to Accreditation Center for Disease Control and ensure the organization’s management CDC system, product and competence meets Prevention defined standards Centre for Disease Control and CDC A medical condition that causes Prevention someone to become sick after eating, Allergy A Certification Body or Registrar is touching, or breathing something that is an organization accredited by an harmless to most people authorizing body to undertake third Certification ASL Approved Supplier List party assessment of management Body/ systems or management system uditor Registrar The Association for Talent Development training, and to award and withdraw ATD (ATD, formerly ASTD) certificates in accordance with international or national standards Set of policies, procedures or requirements used as a reference CEVD Common Entry Veterinary Document Audit criteria against which audit evidence is compared CEVD Common Entry Veterinary Document Person with the competence to perform CFR Code of Federal Regulations Auditor an audit CFR Code of Federal Regulations Audit scope The extent and boundary of the audit Center for Food Safety and Applied CFSAN BAP Best Aquaculture Practice Nutrition BIS Border Inspection Post Centre for Food Safety and Applied CFSAN Nutrition BIS Corder Inspection Service CFU Colony forming Unit BPC Border Protection Control cGMP Current Good Manufacture Practice Global standard for packaging and BRC/IoP packaging materials from the British The China HACCP Government Owned China HACCP Retail Consortium Scheme BRC British Retail Consortium CIAA European Food and Drink Association CAC Codex Alimentarius Commission CoA Certificate of Analysis CAC Codex Alimentarius Commission The Food and Agriculture Organization Codex of the United Nations that published the Operation that, under specified Alimentarious Codex Standards, Guidelines and Codes conditions, in a first step, establishes a of Practice of ‘Food Code’ relation between the quantity values with measurement uncertainties A demonstrated ability to apply provided by measurement standards knowledge and/or skills and, where and corresponding indications with Competence relevant, demonstrated personal Calibration attributes, as defined in the certification associated measurement (IAS/CL/013 October 30, 2013, revised October 1, scheme 2014, page 1 of 7 “uncertainties and, in Any person or organization with a second step, uses this information Competent statutorily delegated or vested to establish a relation for obtaining a Authority/ authority, capacity, or power to perform measurement result from an indication”) Enforcement a designated function or any agency Agency On-farm food safety program of the which enforces the law CanadaGAP Canadian Horticulture Council Fulfilment of a statutory or regulatory CAPA Corrective Action and Preventive Action Compliance requirement including other legal obligations Commission Committee of Pesticides CCPR Conformity Fulfilment of a requirement Residues Commission Committee on Residues of Contract Binding agreement CCRVDF Veterinary Drugs in Food 337 Term Definition Term Definition A controlled document is a FSMS Product that will undergo no further Controlled document which, through the course of End Product processing or transformation by the Document its lifecycle, may be reviewed, modified organization and distributed several times Any officer, agent, or employee of a [food safety] action or activity that can National/Federal/State, unit of local Control be used to prevent or eliminate a food government, authorized by law or by Enforcement Measure safety hazard (3.3) or reduce it to an a government agency to engage in or Officer acceptable level supervise the prevention, detection, or investigation of any violation of food COOL Country of Origin Labeling law Action to eliminate a detected Also known as Public Health Inspectors, Correction nonconformity Environmental Health officer [EHOs] are responsible for carrying out Action to eliminate the cause of a Corrective Environmental measures for protecting public health, detected nonconformity or other Action Health Officer including administering and enforcing undesirable situation food hygiene legislation related to Criteria Requirement public health and providing support to minimize health and safety hazards Criterion which separates acceptability Critial Limit EPA Environmental Protection Agency from unacceptability [food safety] step at which control can EU European Union Critical be applied and is essential to prevent or Control Point EUREP Euro-Retailer Produce Working Group eliminate a food safety hazard or reduce [CCP] it to an acceptable level FAO Food and Agriculture Organization CRO Compilance Resolution Officer Food Business Organization. Natural or legal persons, controlling production, Person or organization that could or processing, distribution, storage and does receive a product or a service that Customer FBO handling of food, and responsible for is intended for or required by this person ensuring that food law requirements or organization are met within the food business under Nonconformity related to an intended their control Defect or specified use FDA Food and Drug Administration A shipment of food product from the Delivery FDCA Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act seller to the buyer FMEA Failure Mode Effect Analysis DHS Department of Homeland Security Sequence of the stages and operations DMS Document Management System involved in the production, processing, Information and its supporting medium. Food Chain distribution, storage and handling of a It must be stressed that documents may food and its ingredients, from primary Document be in any form or type of medium, for production to consumption example: paper; magnetic; electronic or A food defense plan is a written optical computer disc or photograph document that records the practices Food Defense EC European Commission implemented to control/minimize the Plan risk of an intentional contamination Electronic Document Management incident EDMS System Security of food and drink and their Experimental Training and Development supply chains from all forms of malicious EDTA Alliance Food Defense attack including ideologically motivated attack leading to contamination or Education is the process of facilitating supply failure learning, or the acquisition of Education knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, The set of basic principles employed by and habits especially delivered by or the food associates at all stages of food Food Hygiene recognised by a college or university handling to ensure that food is safe to consume and is of good keeping quality EFSA European Food Safety Authority Concept that food will not cause harm Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assey to the consumer when it is prepared ELISA Method Food Safety method for testing for Aflotoxins and/or eaten according to its intended use 338 ANNEXES Term Definition Term Definition FBO intentions and direction of an An allergen, or a biological, chemical or Food Safety organization related to food safety physical agent in, or condition of, food Hazard Policy as formally expressed by its top with the potential to cause an adverse management health effect A recognised International [ISO A systematic process to identify any 22000] or Private Label Food Safety hazardous biological, chemical, or Food Scheme Management System Standard Hazard physical property in raw materials and or Government Owned Scheme Analysis processing steps, and to assess their [recognised by the GFSI] likeliness of occurrence and potential to render food unsafe for consumption A document used to record data Form required by the FSMS. A form becomes High Performance Liquid a record when data are entered HPLC Chromatography, a test analysis method to seperate aflotoxins in food FSAI Food Safety Authority of Ireland HRMS Human Resource Management System FSIS Food Safety and Inspection Service Heating, Ventilation, and Air FSMA Food Safety Moderization Act Conditioning. HVAS Systems are used HVAC in FBO presmises to ensure positive air FSMS Food Safety Management System pressure flows and maintain ventilation FSSC 22000 Food Safety Certification Scheme 22000 IFA Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Test FSTK Food Safety Toolkit IFC International Finance Corporation FSVP Foreign Supplier Verification Program International Featured Standard for IFS Food G.A.P. Good Acgriculture Practice Food Global Aquaculture Alliance Seafood FBO system of facilities, equipment and GAA Infrastructure services needed for the operation of an Processing Standard organization GFSI Global Food Safety Initiative An organized examination or formal GFSI recognised sector and sub-sector evaluation exercise to confirm food GFSI Scope of Inspection scopes for recognition against the GFSI products are safe, wholesome, and Regognition Guidance Document Sixth Edition correctly labeled and packaged GHP Good Hygiene Practice External person or group (e.g. external FBO unit, consumers, regulatory Standards for the certification of Interested GlobalG.A.P. agencies) having an interest in agriculture products Party the performance or success of the organization American Groceries Manufacturing GMA Association Partly finished goods, used as inputs in Intermediate the production of other goods including GMO Genetically Modified Organism Product final goods GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Internal audits, sometimes called GRMS Global red Meat Standard first party audits, conducted by the organization itself, or on its behalf, for Internal Audit GWP Good Warehouse Practice management review and other internal purposes, e.g. confirm the conformity Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point. and compliance of the FSMS A systematic approach taken to identify and control hazards (whether International Register of Certificated HACCP IRCA microbiological, chemical or physical) Auditors that pose a potential hazard in the preparation of safe food ISO standatd on prerequisite programs ISO/TS 22002-1 associated with food products A document prepared in accordance with HACCP principles to ensure control International Organization for ISO HACCP Plan of significant food safety hazards in Standardization the segment of the food chain under A detailed written account, agreed consideration Job between management and employee, Food permissible according to Islamic Description of all the duties and responsibilities Halal which together make up a particular job law KPI Key Performance Indicator 339 Term Definition Term Definition Legal The obligation or duty that is enforced Output of an organization that can Requirements by a court of law be produced without any transaction Product taking place between the organization LMS Learning Management System and the customer Direct participation by the highest level in the segment of the food chain under Management executives in a specific and critically PRP consideration Commitment important aspect or program of an organization Person or entity that is a recipient of a good or service provided by a seller Top management-led evaluation of the Purchaser under a purchase order or contract of Management overall performance of an organization’s sale Review food safety management system and to identify improvement opportunities RASFF Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed Mock recalls are routine exercises A collective term that describes a conducted by manufacturers, RCA- Root wide range of approaches, tools, and processors, distributors and other Cause Analysis techniques used to uncover causes of Mock recall various trading partners in the supply problems chain to assess their recall procedures and responsiveness A food safety program that requires the FBO to recall food from the market MRL Maximum Residues Level where unsafe food may have reached Recall the final consumer or where the Mycotoxins are toxins produced by FBO determines other measures are some species of mold or fungal infection insufficient to protect consumer health that affects crops and may cause Mycotoxins fatality. A most common type is AFM1, Document that provides objective an aflotoxin can can contaminate evidence of activities performed, Record maize, red chilli, black pepper or dry events occurred, results achieved, or ginger and may result in fatality statements made National Institute of Standards and Obligatory requirement specified by NIST Regulatory Technology an authority mandated by a legislative Requirement body NMFS National Marine Fisheries Service Rule or Standard adopted by a Non- Non fulfilment of a statutory and Regulatory Competent Authority/Enforcement compliance regulatory requirement Agency Non- Need or expectation that is stated, Non fulfilment of a requirement Requirement conformity generally implied or obligatory O-PRP Operational Pre-Requisitive Program Resources include people, money, information, knowledge, skill, energy, OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer Resources facilities, machines, tools, equipment, OOS Out of Specification technologies, and techniques PPI Process Performance Indicator Risk assessment is the scientific evaluation of known or potential Risk Analysis Preventive adverse health effects resulting from Preventive Action Action human exposure to foodborne hazards The growing, raising, cultivating, picking, A factor that caused a nonconformance harvesting, collecting or catching Root Cause and should be permanently eliminated food, including the transporting or through process improvement delivering food on, from or between the Primary SAAS Software as a Service premises on which it was grown, raised, Production cultivated, picked, harvested, collected Acroynm denoting Specific, Measurable, or caught; and the storing food in a SMART Attainable, Realistic, Time bound silo that is not connected with a food processing operation SOP Standard Operating Procedure Specified way to carry out an activity or Document stating requirements related Procedure a process to raw materials, ingredients, product Specification contact materials (packaging) and end- Set of interrelated or interacting products Process activities that use inputs to deliver an intended result SPS Sanitary and Phytosaniatry 340 ANNEXES Term Definition Term Definition SQF Safe Quality Food Institute A document describing the organization’s training programs for A Law set by a Competent National/ Training Plan a measurement time period based on Statutory Federal Government the assessment of the organization’s training needs analysis Statutory Obligatory requirement specified by a Requirement legislative body A training orianization or instructor Training who receives training and becomes Organization that provides a product or Supplier Provider approved to deliver an accredited or a service non-accredited training program Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities SWOT analysis UKAS United Kingdom Accreditation Service and Threats Analysis The training provider or training Set of interrelated or interacting System provider’s product has not been elements Unaccredited independently assessed in relation to TAR Test Accuracy Ratio defined standards Determination according to USA PMO USA Pasteurized Milk Ordinance Test requirements for a specific intended use Standard Standard or application USA United States of America Therapeutic Drugs provided in animal production A small external flash drive that can be Drug USB used with any computer that has a USB A risk management tool to enable port the FBO, competent authority or United States Department of enforcement agenct the ability to USDA Agriculture Traceability track any food, feed, food-producing animal or substance that will be used Confirmation, through the provision for consumption, through all stages of of objective evidence, that the production, processing and distribution Validation requirements for a specific intended use or application have been fulfilled Training device such as a chart, flash cards, diagram, notes, etc., intended to Confirmation, through the provision Training Aid enhance learning and retention by a Verification of objective evidence, that specified learner or trainee requirements have been fulfilled Training WHO World Health Organization Methods for evaluation of the Effectiveness effectiveness of training Methods A food safety program that requires the FBO to withdraw food from the Training Process for evaluating the effectiveness market where it considers or has Evaluation of training reason to believe that a food which it has imported, produced, processed, A training/competency matrix is a tool Withdrawal manufactured or distributed does used to document and compare the Training not comply with the food safety required competencies for a position Matrix requirements, and the food has left the with the current skill level of the immediate control of the initial food employees performing the roles business Analysis for identification of the training Training Needs Work Set of conditions under which work is needs of the organization from a Analysis Environment performed business and employee perspective Work Detailed descriptions of how to perform Organized activity aimed at imparting Instructions and record tasks information and/or instructions to Training improve the recipient’s performance or WTO World Trade Organization to help him or her attain a required level of knowledge or skill.