I am in the process of implementing SQF and am seeing things regarding a chemical control program. Can anyone tell me if this is required and if so, would anyone have a chemical control program sample or template they'd be willing to share? Thank you.
Dear B.Nicks,
It is not entirely clear to me what you meant by “chemical control” ? Perhaps you could clarify.
Assuming you are referring to internal/external service type chemicals, SQF glossary mentions –
Hazardous Chemicals and Toxic Substances
Solids, liquids or gasses that are radioactive, flammable, explosive, corrosive, oxidizing, asphyxiating, pathogenic, or allergenic, including but not restricted to detergents, sanitizers, pest control chemicals, lubricants, paints, processing aids, bio-chemical additives, which if used or handled incorrectly or in increased dosage may cause harm to the handler and/or consumer. Hazardous or toxic chemicals may be prescribed by regulation as ‘dangerous goods’ and may carry a ‘poison’, ‘Hazmat or ‘Hazchem’ label depending on the jurisdiction.’
The previous post’s attachments give some useful control information on above.
If by “chemical control” you meant including incoming raw materials, etc such as directly referred in haccp plan then post#2 is relevant.
An SQF idea of some of “control” requirements can be seen for pest control related chemicals in section 11.2.11. Also discussed in Guidance documents for versions 7.1 and 6.
Rgds / Charles.C
Edited by Charles.C, 02 July 2013 - 12:20 AM.
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