Also required annually as a minimum by SQF Code (trace from raw material/supplier to customer is required):
2.6.2 Product Trace - Mandatory
i. Finished product is traceable to the customer (one up) and provides traceability through the process to the supplier and date of receipt of raw materials, food contact packaging and materials and other inputs (one back);
ii. Traceability is maintained where product is reworked; and
iii. The effectiveness of the product trace system shall be tested at least annually.
And by the IFS Food Standard:
4.18 Traceability (including GMOs and allergens)
4.18.1 Knock Out Clause
A traceability system shall be in place which enables the identification of product lots and their relation to batches of raw materials, packaging in direct contact with food, packaging intended or expected to be in direct contact with food.
The traceability system shall incorporate all relevant receiving processing and distribution records.
Traceability shall be ensured and documented until delivery to the customer.
4.18.2 Downstream traceability records (from production sites to the customers) shall be available.
5.9 Management of incidents, product withdrawal,product recall
5.9.4 The feasibility, effectiveness and timeliness of implementation of the withdrawal procedure shall be subject to regular internal testing, based on hazard analysis and assessment of associated risks but carried out at least once a year.
Regards,
Tony
Edited by Tony-C, 24 June 2014 - 07:43 AM.
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