Food Grade/Non food grade

We manufacture cardboard cylinder containers. such as grease tubes, caulk tubes etc.. We also do food grade containers also. We do not interchange the lines. It is either 100% food grade or not at all. My question is that during an audit how is the auditor going to look at the lines? I have done risk analysis/assessment and there is no risk for cross contamination, however will an auditor see that the same way? Any insight would be appreciated!

If I understand correctly, you have production lines separately dedicated to food grade / non food grade in the process in manufacturing. If your risk assessment also includes issuance of materials, e.g., no chance of crossing up there (even packaging/labeling), as well as cleanup activities that may be in common, I would think you have been thorough enough to defend your position. 

You are correct. In all the machinery i have had them go to food grade lubricants. Pretty much everything is food grade except for the compressed air on the line, i have a filtration system on the food grade lines, and I do not require the folks to wear latex gloves. As far as materials, I treat all material as though it is food grade just for the simplicity of storage compared to having to dedicate 2 separate areas for storage. Thank you for your help!

Yes, I didn't think of the air lines. Good job!

And QC checks that the food grade finished goods always go into the food grade packaging, etc. is what I meant by packaging materials.

Our shipping material/packaging is all the same. We use compressed air for quite a few things. I test it on a yearly basis.

Ah. Well done! Best I can tell you've got it covered!