What are the changes in BRC Storage & Distribution Issue 2?
Started by Madam A. D-tor, Mar 15 2011 07:22 PM
What do you think of the changes from issue 1 to 2?
Cold storage and distribution HACCP hazard analysis
Reducing recall exposure from annual composite adulterant testing done post-distribution
CCP for shelf stable (ambient storage), Ready to eat High acid sauce (pH <4.6) without lethality step.
Training out BRCGS issue 7 from issue 6
Internal system audit templates for BRCGS Issue 9
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Overall, I think it is a lot better than Issue 1 which was such a disaster they had to put out a supplement.
As ever, they have tried to develop a Standard which covers a large range of different operations and inevitably some requirements are over the top in different circumstances.
As an example, for open food, delivery staff are required to have their hair fully contained.(8.2.8). Therefore a fruit & veg delivery driver who carries a tray of apples from his van to a restaurant, possibly walking across a public path, will have to wear a hair net or similar. In real life, this is never going to happen and is probably not necessary.
They have introduced the concept of risk based exclusions which can be used to get round this, but if you work hard enough you can probably put up a justification for most of the Standard's requirements, which defeats the object.
The system for working out audit schedule for group and Hub operations is mind boggling.
Also, the message from the BRC is that the audits need to better follow the actual operation. A lot of S&D businesses do most of their work at night or in the early hours, so expect audits at these times, which may have a cost implication.
As ever, they have tried to develop a Standard which covers a large range of different operations and inevitably some requirements are over the top in different circumstances.
As an example, for open food, delivery staff are required to have their hair fully contained.(8.2.8). Therefore a fruit & veg delivery driver who carries a tray of apples from his van to a restaurant, possibly walking across a public path, will have to wear a hair net or similar. In real life, this is never going to happen and is probably not necessary.
They have introduced the concept of risk based exclusions which can be used to get round this, but if you work hard enough you can probably put up a justification for most of the Standard's requirements, which defeats the object.
The system for working out audit schedule for group and Hub operations is mind boggling.
Also, the message from the BRC is that the audits need to better follow the actual operation. A lot of S&D businesses do most of their work at night or in the early hours, so expect audits at these times, which may have a cost implication.
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Dear Madam A.Dtor,
Out of idle curiosity, are the changes officially referenced anywhere ?
Rgds/ Charles.C
Out of idle curiosity, are the changes officially referenced anywhere ?
Rgds/ Charles.C
Key changes are listed in attached document.
BRC Storage and Distribution issue 2 - update Dec 2010.pdf 336.79KB 86 downloads
P.S. who changed the title of this thread?
BRC Storage and Distribution issue 2 - update Dec 2010.pdf 336.79KB 86 downloads
P.S. who changed the title of this thread?
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Dear Madam A.D-tor,
Many thks for the attachment. Interesting reading. The writer seems more user-friendly than for the typical BRC-inspired text.
This chunk is perhaps a useful indicator of one (BRC's ?) perspective -
"The role of effective pre-requisite programs such as pest control, cleaning, training etc continues to be emphasised recognising that often few if any true critical control points may exist in Storage and Distribution operations."
Rgds / Charles.C
I didn't even realise it had changed.?
Rgds / Charles.C
Many thks for the attachment. Interesting reading. The writer seems more user-friendly than for the typical BRC-inspired text.
This chunk is perhaps a useful indicator of one (BRC's ?) perspective -
"The role of effective pre-requisite programs such as pest control, cleaning, training etc continues to be emphasised recognising that often few if any true critical control points may exist in Storage and Distribution operations."
Rgds / Charles.C
P.S. who changed the title of this thread?
I didn't even realise it had changed.?
Rgds / Charles.C
Cold storage and distribution HACCP hazard analysis
Reducing recall exposure from annual composite adulterant testing done post-distribution
CCP for shelf stable (ambient storage), Ready to eat High acid sauce (pH <4.6) without lethality step.
Training out BRCGS issue 7 from issue 6
Internal system audit templates for BRCGS Issue 9
Storage distance from wall requirements
Storage, Distribution, 3PL Facilities requirements for labels
Key Requirements in BRCGS Packaging Issue 7
What’s New in BRCGS Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7?
Assessment for Production Risk Zones based on Clause 4.3.1 of BRC Issue 9