Hello all,
Need clarification on this section for the SQF Code for Food Manufacturing-
I ask questions within the code so as to receive advice and/or clarifcation.
I am dependent on our hazard analysis in our FSP- and wondering if I satisfy the code. Our facility recently passed our audit in November without the assessment..
2.8 Allergen Management
2.8.1 Allergen Management (Mandatory)2.8.1.1 "The responsibility and methods used to control allergens and to prevent sources of allergens from contaminating product shall be documented and implemented. The allergen management program shall include:i. A risk analysis of those raw materials, ingredients, and processing aids, including food grade lubricants, that contain food allergens;Hazard Analysis currently holds risk analysis for all- including allergens.ii. An assessment of workplace-related food allergens that may originate from locker rooms, vending machines, lunchrooms, and visitors;Does this mean to utilize a risk assessment quantitve template of some form? I.E Low-High Risk? if so, is there a standard template or scoring card?iii. A list of allergens that is applicable in the country of manufacture and the country(ies) of destination, if known;iv. A list of allergens that is accessible to relevant staff;Allergen training is conducted and protocols are in place throughout the plant including color coding that alerts staff of allergens present. Is an actual list posted somewhere necessary?v. The control of hazards associated with allergens and incorporated into the food safety plan, andvi. Management plans for control of the identified allergens."2.8.1.2 Instructions shall be provided to all relevant staff involved in the receipt or handling of raw materials, work-in-progress, rework, or finished product on how to identify, handle, store, and segregate raw materials and products containing allergens.2.8.1.3 Provisions shall be made to clearly identify and segregate foods that contain allergens. Segregation procedures shall be implemented and continually monitored.2.8.1.4 "Where allergenic material may be intentionally or unintentionally present cleaning and sanitation of product contact surfaces between line changeovers shall be effective, appropriate to the risk and legal requirements, and sufficient to remove all potential target allergens from product contact surfaces, including aerosols as appropriate, to prevent cross-contact.Separate handling and production equipment shall be provided, where satisfactory line hygiene and clean-up or segregation are not possible."2.8.1.5 Based on risk assessment, procedures for validation and verification of the effectiveness of the cleaning and sanitation of areas and equipment in which allergens are used shall be documented and effectively implemented.2.8.1.6 Where allergenic material may be present, product changeover procedures shall be documented and implemented to eliminate the risk of cross-contact.2.8.1.7 The product identification system (refer to 2.6.1.1) shall make provision for clear identification and labeling, in accordance with the regulatory requirements of those products produced on production lines and equipment on which foods containing allergens are manufactured.2.8.1.8 The product trace system (refer to 2.6.2) shall take into consideration the conditions under which allergen-containing foods are manufactured and ensure full traceback of all ingredients and processing aids used.2.8.1.9 The site shall document and implement methods to control the accuracy of finished product labels (or consumer information where applicable) and assure work-in progress and finished product are true to label with regard to allergens. Measures may include label approvals at receipt, label reconciliations during production, destruction of obsolete labels, verification of labels on finished product as appropriate, and product change over procedures.
Edited by lavalienteQA, 15 June 2022 - 09:30 PM.