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Posted 24 May 2014 - 05:44 PM

hello,

 

Is it obligatory that the flow diagram of HACCP should contain all the equipments or just steps of our process?

 

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Posted 25 May 2014 - 09:29 PM

hello,

 

Is it obligatory that the flow diagram of HACCP should contain all the equipments or just steps of our process?

 

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It depends on the product / step / process / equipment. .

 

It can be in schematic form but needs to have sufficient detail that someone can understand the development of the related hazard analysis.

 

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Posted 28 May 2014 - 09:11 PM

You can probably group equipment into one category if they are the same:  processing type, hazards, critical control points, etc.



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Posted 29 May 2014 - 02:37 PM

Generally it is just the steps or processes you have in your product flow. Each step/process should be included from beginning to end.



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Posted 03 June 2014 - 03:01 PM

Hi there!

This is how we have built our Process Flow Diagrams (Taking in consideration, ISO 22000:2005 and BRC i6 Section 2.5.1)

 

A flow diagram shall be prepared to cover each product, product category or process.

This shall set out all aspects of the food process operation within the HACCP scope,

from raw materials selection through processing,

storage and distribution.

Flow Diagrams shall provide a basis for evaluating the possible occurrence, increase or introduction of food safety hazards in process flow.

 

  • plan of premises and equipment layout
  • raw materials including introduction of utilities and other contact materials ( e.g. water, packaging)
  • sequence and interaction of all process steps
  • outsourced processes and subcontracted work
  • process parameters
  • potential for process delay
  • rework and recycling
  • low/high-care/high-risk area segregation

finished products, intermediate/semi-processed products, by-products and waste.

 

Let us know if this helps!

 

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Posted 03 June 2014 - 03:02 PM

I've seen both ways.  One that has each piece of equipment listed in it and the other one was more process driven.


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Posted 03 June 2014 - 06:41 PM

Like Mr. E I have seen it both ways, though process seems to be more predominant.  It really depends on what your doing and/or your OCD level.  :w00t:


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Posted 24 June 2014 - 03:24 PM

One other thing to take into consideration is who is looking at your flow diagram.  We had a very nice flow diagram for many years that was accepted by all auditors and regulators.  Next thing you know we need to be GFSI certified.  Well the first audit we get dinged for our flow diagram as it was not explicite enough for them.  We went from a diagram of 80 steps to one with 141 to get our certification. Took some time and effort but we had it accepted.  Now some of the others come in and see the new one and ask why, so we tell them, dang BRC.

 

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Edited by Jim E., 24 June 2014 - 03:26 PM.


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Posted 24 June 2014 - 04:09 PM

I have two flow diagrams

 

The 1st one is as vague as it could possibly be. And that's the one I send off if asked for a copy of the flow diagram.

 

The second has a lot more detail, but not too much, and that's the one I use if pressurized by auditors. I do not send this to customers as it does have some proprietary information on to relating to other customers.

 

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Posted 09 July 2014 - 03:56 PM

I thik that the digram should contain all the steps of your process





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