Dear Morgan5,
Had a very quick look on the IT.
This is obviously a rather specialised topic.
Other people seem to hv considered this before as you presumably know, eg –
Harvesting Risk.
The data available to the Company indicates that the availability of ice from bergs will not be a problem. However, the data does not indicate the proximity of icebergs to the shore, which is a cost-sensitive condition for the Company. To safely and cost-effectively harvest icebergs, they must be close to shore to the point where the icebergs are actually aground or touching the bottom and generally in areas offering some protection from the open sea. The reported length of the season can also be misleading. Icebergs may be present but they must also be in a suitable location and in the process of breaking up in order to be harvested. The data currently available does not provide such detailed information. However, it is known that over the last three years, there were approximately 1,800 icebergs per year, which floated down from Northern Labrador and Greenland. Of this number, approximately 30-40% would migrate into the sheltered bays and coves where harvesting can take place. There can be no guarantee, however, as to how many of these icebergs actually reach close enough to shore and in sheltered locations where they can be safely and economically harvested.
Sub-Contractor Performance.
The Company relies upon sub-contracted vessels to assist in harvesting its ice supply. There is a risk of default or non- performance by these sub-contractors.
Processing Risk.
The extent of raw material handling before final production poses an element of risk. The Company's Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) manager has developed and monitors procedures and ensures adherence to raw material and finished product specifications. Regular lab analysis is conducted at all stages of the process. The Company is moving to implement a Hazard Analysis of
Critical Control Points ("
HACCP") system and is pursuing ISO 9000 certification. As a member of the International Bottled Water Association, the Company also has access to technical resources and is subject to an annual independent review of the Company's manufacturing processes.
http://msnmoney.bran...-8-oWyf5I-4GL29The aspect of source evaluation of iceberg water is also referred to in passing within the detailed “drinking water” codes of practice linked here –
http://www.cfis.agr....des_tbl_e.shtmlRegret didn’t yet see a complete
haccp plan for icebergs.
but not to say that it isn't around somewhere on the IT.
As far as
haccp plans of “routine’ drinking water supplies are concerned I noticed a few comprehensive looking items but which unfortunately required money input for full details. The links below which are practical oriented are limited scope evaluations but maybe of some interest –
http://www.ghd.com.a...;FILE/e4126.pdfThe Australians seem to prefer a variant of
HACCP to include distribution systems etc –
http://www.nhmrc.gov...6_chapter_1.pdfThe water treatment aspect is addressed here –
haccp_in_drinking_water_.pdf 140.86KB
355 downloadsRgds / Charles.C
added - it might be helpful if you already hv some relevant on-line links to yr particular areas of concern to post them here and maybe get some peoples's opinions and possible further cross - links. Even gurus need food sometimes
added(2) - I forgot to mention that a link withinn Simon's great starter has a very good appraisal of the overall subject
although not saying too much about icebergs
http://www.bottledwa...3_rev_Jun03.pdf
