I think what they are asking is how did we determine that for example the step in our flow char and hazard analysis where we us a metal detector is a actual CCP..
This is what my co worker came up with as an example:
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Metal Detector?
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Q1 - Do control preventive measure (s) exist?
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Yes
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Q2 - Is the step specifically designed to eliminate or reduce the likely occurrence of a hazard to an acceptable level?
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Yes
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Then it is a Critical Control Point
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My question is, is something as simple as this okay.
We have our BRC audit on Sep 17, So I am going to be asking a lot of questions, and I have very little experience so appreciate any and all help that I can get.
To answer your other question PPO is our pasteurization step that is one of our CCP's
A little more info about our company is that we processes almonds, walnuts, and cashews.
Thanks Again!