Hygiene clearance procedure
We are currently implementing the BRC-IOP norm in our plant. As manufacturer of cellulose casings for the meat industry (primarily sausages), which is basically a chemical process, it is quite a challenge to comply with the BRC-IOP requirements. One of the topics is a hygiene clearance procedure. Does anyone have expierience with a practical procedure that covers this topic? If so, are you willing to discus and/or share this procedure with me?
Hello Ive and Welcome to the forums. Difficult or not the reason for the requirement for a hygiene clearance procedure following maintenance work is because it is known that there is a risk at this point for introducing potential contaminants into the product.
We are currently implementing the BRC-IOP norm in our plant. As manufacturer of cellulose casings for the meat industry (primarily sausages), which is basically a chemical process, it is quite a challenge to comply with the BRC-IOP requirements. One of the topics is a hygiene clearance procedure. Does anyone have expierience with a practical procedure that covers this topic? If so, are you willing to discus and/or share this procedure with me?
I have attached an example form for ideas. It's not so difficult to implement, but changing the mindset of engineers may prove more difficult.
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Hello Ive and Welcome to the forums. Difficult or not the reason for the requirement for a hygiene clearance procedure following maintenance work is because it is known that there is a risk at this point for introducing potential contaminants into the product.
I have attached an example form for ideas. It's not so difficult to implement, but changing the mindset of engineers may prove more difficult.
Thanks Simon. Yes you are right about the biggest challenge being changing people's behavior.
"Nobody likes change, except a baby with a wet diaper"
I would accept such method. However I would prefer a method where responsible staff from producion line (e.g. operator or production manager) signs off the maintenance order or failure report.
I thought that this is actually the interpretation of the BRC. However I can not find anything written about this.
Thanks Simon. Yes you are right about the biggest challenge being changing people's behavior.
"Nobody likes change, except a baby with a wet diaper"
My son doesn't even like that!