Hi all,
This is my first question to this forum. Maybe someone can help me to explain, how can we fulfill the requirements of the clause in FSSC related to food fraud if we buy raw materials or additives in e-commerce suppliers?
Thank you for your help.
Hello,
When conducting a food fraud vulnerability assessment, several factors shall be taken, such as
1. Economic vulnerability (how economically attractive is fraud?)
2. Historical data (has it happened, or are there current developments/cases in the related industry?)
3. Detectability (e.g., how easy to detect, routine screening present?)
4. Access to raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products in the supply chain
5. Certification through an independent sector-specific control system for fraud and authenticity (e.g., chain of custody certification)
6. Complexity of the supply chain (e.g., length, origins, and where the product is substantially change/processed)
In my opinion, because e-commerce is an open market, there is so much risk you must handle, for example, how you must do the audit, even the document (CoA), how you can provide it, and then the relationship with the supplier. And also, if there is a complaint or rejection, can the supplier follow up on the corrective and preventive issues?
And i wanna ask, do you buy them in large quantities?
I think you should change your supplier to another one. There are so many options for suppliers you can approach.
Or, for another suggestion on mitigation, at least you should check the RM every time it comes, to the external lab.
Kindly to discuss with me more
Best regards,