Here are some typical expectations from the BRC Global Standard for Storage and Distribution:
A description of the types of products stored or distributed and any particular specified storage or handling conditions for example temperature control, fragility, maximum stacking height, propensity to water damage, conditions of light.
Product safety prerequisites or handling requirements shall include, but not be limited to:
· condition and maintenance of buildings, equipment and transport vehicles as appropriate
· documented practices for the safe handling, storage and transport of products
· procedures for handling damages, waste product and returns
· pest control procedures
· sanitation procedures (cleaning and disinfection)
· maintenance of the cold chain
· personal hygiene
· training
Consideration to the following types of hazard:
· microbiological growth resulting from temperature abuse of products that require temperature control
· physical contamination (e.g. glass contamination from broken lights, wood splinters from pallets, dust, splashing during transfer, pests)
· chemical contamination (e.g. product tainting, spillage, cleaning chemicals)
· physical damage (e.g. breakage, puncturing of packaging, water damage)
· allergenic materials – (e.g. cross contamination of loose product or outer packaging by allergenic products
Regards,
Tony