What's New Unreplied Topics Membership About Us Contact Us Privacy Policy
[Ad]

Allergen validation methods SQF vs FDA

Started by , Sep 25 2019 06:34 PM
1 Reply

We are in the process of becoming SQF certified.  Previously we validated our cleaning methods using a quantitative method like ELISA. However SQF allows for qualitative test like the lateral flow test kits.

 

From the articles I've read, to validate your cleaning process, lateral flow kits should only be used to verify cleaning methods. 

 

https://www.foodsafe...dard/#Reference

 

My question - while SQF allows for lateral flow kits to be used for allergen cleaning validation, does the USDA or FDA allow it.

Share this Topic
Topics you might be interested in
Allergen Control in Wholesale Coconut Removed from Allergen List: How Does This Change Production Sequencing? Tesco Code Of Practice 376 - Allergen Control Precautionary allergen labelling Allergen Testing of Incoming Spices and Herbs
[Ad]

Yes - we used lateral flow kits in a meat processing plant and also used them at a fruit processing company.


Similar Discussion Topics
Allergen Control in Wholesale Coconut Removed from Allergen List: How Does This Change Production Sequencing? Tesco Code Of Practice 376 - Allergen Control Precautionary allergen labelling Allergen Testing of Incoming Spices and Herbs Cleaning Aluminum Mixing Paddles – Preventing Allergen Residue Can We Remove a No-Nut Policy Without Compromising Allergen Safety? Sesame Officially Added as Major Allergen by FDA Supervising vs Unsupervised Allergen Cleaning Validation Tell me your allergen sob stories...