Hi all!
I'm new here, just accepted a few days ago. So far, incredibly valuable resource!
I'm preparing for our first inspection and am developing ness docs for operations.
I've begun by outlining the required specification directly as AIB has. From here, I've broken the 'manual' down into several sub parts to include, 'description/training,' 'HACCP,' 'Cleaning Procedures,' 'Program Procedures,' 'Accountability,' and 'Mock Audit.'
From there, I'm a bit bogged down. I'm generally able to develop procedures, but am not sure what exactly I need for all of these. Same goes for Cleaning Procedures.
Can someone help with example AIB program procedures and example AIB cleaning procedures.
We blend sugars and other dry ingredients (granules and powder) and package for Distributors (1 case= 12 individually sealed 1.5lb bags)
Thanks so much!
Robert
I'm not quite sure what you are looking for here. If you are asking about a "format" for programs or cleaning procedures, AIB does not require one. As long as all the critical and minor requirements are addressed, any format will do.
For example, cleaning procedures:
5.13.1.4 The facility has
written cleaning procedures for all equipment, structures, and grounds that impact the storage, processing and packaging of food products.
5.13.1.5 Equipment
cleaning procedures address:Chemicals
Chemical concentrations
Tools
Disassembly instructions
So, as long as you have that covered, you satisfy the requirement. I keep my Master Cleaning Schedule and Cleaning Procedures in Access. I have attached an example procedure.
As far as programs go, I would recommend starting in the Adequacy of Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs section.
You should have a written program for each one of the clauses in this section. The requirements tell you what your program must address.
After you have all these programs, place them IN ORDER in a three ring binder. This makes it very easy for you and the auditor when it's time to review paperwork. Simply hand over the binder to the auditor and he can go through it in the same order as his audit software is set up.
After you are done with the programs for the AP section, start at the beginning of the standard and carefully read. Where it says "program" or "procedure", obviously you will need a program or procedure.
For example, in section 1.33 Health Conditions:
1.33.1.4 The facility follows procedures requiring personnel, including temporary workers to
notify supervisory personnel of any relevant infectious disease or conditions to which they may have been exposed.
So, you will need to address this someplace in one of your programs. I stick it in with the Personal Hygiene Program.
Or, 2.15 Temporary Repair Materials
Temporary repairs are sometimes needed or unavoidable. Procedures to ensure that they do not become a contamination hazard are defined.
So, you need a temporary repair policy that states what you do to meet the intent of the requirements in section 2.15.
Section 1.12 deals with Raw Material Transfer. I have attached my procedure for that.
Hope this helps,
Marshall