3.9.1 - Samples for 3rd party analysis (Traceability)

Hi guys,

I badly needed help, I'm trying to understand this standard from BRC Version 7 which states that "Identification of raw materials, including primary and any other relevant packaging and finished products and materials pending investigation shall be adequate to ensure traceability."

So, i'm a bit confused of the underlined statement. Does it include third party analysis?

I'm trying to create a procedure wherein we will monitor the batch code of samples sent to third party analysis to ensure traceability.

Please, help me guys  :helpplease:

Thanks,

Joan

Hi Joan,

Double Post ?

http://www.ifsqn.com...ity/#entry96929

added -

IMO (I don’t have the BRC Interp. Guidelines) the word “investigation” is probably being used in a multi-purpose way, ie not specific.

For example consider this extract from a semi-review -

OBJECTIVES OF A FOOD TRACEABILITY SYSTEM 

 

There are two objectives of a food traceability system: 

 

1. To identify uniquely, a batch of food and the raw material batches used in its production, in a way which allows tracking the physical flow of the food forwards through the food chain to the immediate customer and tracing of the physical flow of raw materials backwards to the immediate supplier .

 

2. To create and maintain accurate traceability records that can be provided within a short time period for routine examination or investigation purposes at the demand of the competent authorities.

 

http://www.ifsqn.com...ise/#entry66072

So a process example might be where you have material on “hold” for investigation.  It must be traceable. If not done, here is a real example of the potential consequences –

http://www.ifsqn.com...ity/#entry92665

To express it conservatively,  portions of the process intermediates / raw materials / finished products /  samples / etc which are "floating around" should be traceable. Somehow.