Hi Hanine,
Your decision should be based on the following requirements:
8.5.2.4 Selection and categorization of control measure(s)
8.5.2.4.1 Based on the hazard assessment, the organization shall select an appropriate control measure or combination of control measures that will be capable of preventing or reducing the identified significant food safety hazards to defined acceptable levels.
The organization shall categorize the selected identified control measure(s) to be managed as OPRP(s) (see 3.30) or at CCPs (see 3.11).
The categorization shall be carried out using a systematic approach. For each of the control measures selected, there shall be an assessment of the following:
a) the likelihood of failure of its functioning;
b) the severity of the consequence in the case of failure of its functioning; this assessment shall include:
1) the effect on identified significant food safety hazards;
2) the location in relation to other control measure(s);
3) whether it is specifically established and applied to reduce the hazards to an acceptable level;
4) whether it is a single measure or is part of combination of control measure(s).
8.5.2.4.2 In addition, for each control measure, the systematic approach shall include an assessment of the feasibility of:
a) establishing measurable critical limits and/or measurable/observable action criteria;
b) monitoring to detect any failure to remain within critical limit and/or measurable/observable action criteria;
c) applying timely corrections in case of failure.
The decision-making process and results of the selection and categorization of the control measures shall be maintained as documented information.
External requirements (e.g. statutory, regulatory and customer requirements) that can impact the choice and the strictness of the control measures shall also be maintained as documented information.
To me it would seem to be more like a PRP or OPRP in conjunction with periodic testing to confirm Aflatoxin levels.
Kind regards,
Tony
