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[Scott E]

There will certainly be a learning curve.  I myself have just been hired by a food facility that will be adding a second facility for CBD Oil production.  Not really sure where to start, other then to go back to the basic food safety plan outline and work through the process.  I would love the opportunity to discuss more in detail.  Not looking for trade secrets, just interested in learning.  Good Luck.

[Scampi]

Hey there Scott

 

I am just starting the food safety plan..............i think the only option is to use a familiar food safety program template and add in the additional hazards that come from the cannabis. For us, that part is easy, our federal government has really (for government anyway) clear regulations regarding potency and pesticide residue. 

 

Right now the biggest challenge will be validating fill weights on capsules  (so I'm going to rent a scale with a shield) lots of data, but should be a 1 and done thing 

[Scott E]

Very interesting stuff.  I have worked in food industry as far as Food Safety Plans and third party certification.  I have Food Safety Plan templates from several different product types I've worked with, so I will bench off of that.  The certification group I work with most will do a GMP audit as a Pre-audit, but are not doing accredited GMP audits as of yet.  They where just in Canada last week doing a Pre-audit for cannabis production.  Let me know if there is anything I can help with.

 

Thanks

Edited by Scott E, 30 May 2019 - 03:15 PM.

[Scampi]

Here here, i get eye rolls everytime I bring it up

 

Somehow these cannabis producers think they only need to apply/adhere to the cannabis regs, which we all know isn't going to cut it

 

oil is a bit tricky too.......you need to test for residual solvent

[MCole]

FYI everyone. The FDA will be holding a public hearing on cannabis and cannabis derived products tomorrow 5/31 at 8am EST.

 

https://www.fda.gov/...rkshops/scienti

[Scott E]

Very interesting stuff.  I have worked in food industry as far as Food Safety Plans and third party certification.  I have Food Safety Plan templates from several different product types I've worked with, so I will bench off of that.  The certification group I work with most will do a GMP audit as a Pre-audit, but are not doing accredited GMP audits as of yet.  They where just in Canada last week doing a Pre-audit for cannabis production.  Let me know if there is anything I can help with.

 

Thanks

 

I kind of feel like the FDA is would much rather run away from Cannabis.  Very interested to see what they say.

Edited by Scott E, 30 May 2019 - 03:37 PM.

[Romaine47]

It will be interesting to see the difference in food regulation to this new industry. Best of luck, and I look forward hearing to hearing more about this!

[detario]

I am new to the cannabis industry as well, having worked in dairy for a few years prior, and I'm trying to make my new place of employ meet NSF standards.  Anyone have advice for writing a preventative maintenance plan when you don't really have a maintenance staff?  I have something for building and grounds already, but was thinking about having the techs in each part of production perform maintenance on any machinery they work with, is that the best answer?

[MCole]

Assuming you are a small shop like most cannabis businesses it is probably best to have the production techs clean and maintain the equipment they use. That's generally what I've seen done. Seems like a win-win. The employee gets a broader and more valuable understanding of their EQ, saves some $$, and adds some room for education/growth.