SQF 2.4.2. Good Manufacturing Practices
What exactly is this code requirement? Does anyone have an example? Is it a list of Prerequisite programs? I am in a discusiion with my auditor....
This is what SQF ed 9.0 says. So you show evidence you are in compliance with Module 11, which is basically the PRPs. Look at all the module 11 headers. You probably have all this, but maybe not in one place? If one doesn't apply to you, you have to justify it. Hope this helps.
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Hi Buddha321,
To add to OrRedFood’s quotation from SQF Food Safety Code: Food Manufacturing – System Elements section 2.4.2 Good Manufacturing Practices (Mandatory).
The SQF Food Safety Code: Food Manufacturing – Module 11: Good Manufacturing Practices for Processing of Food Products Sections:
11.1 Site Location and Premises
11.1.1 Premises Location and Approval
11.1.2 Building Materials
11.1.2.1 Floors….
11.1.2.2 Drains …..
11.1.2.3 Waste trap system ….
11.1.2.4 Walls, partitions, ceilings, and doors shall be……..
11.1.2.5 Ducting, conduit, and pipes that convey ingredients, products, or services, ..
11.1.2.6 Pipes carrying sanitary waste or wastewater that are located directly over...
11.1.2.7 Doors, hatches, and windows and their frames…
11.1.2.8 Ceilings
11.1.2.9 Stairs, catwalks, and platforms
11.1.3 Lightings and Light Fittings
11.1.4 Inspection / Quality Control Area
11.1.5 Dust, Insect, and Pest Proofing
11.1.5.1 All external windows, ventilation openings, doors, and other openings
11.1.5.2 External doors, including overhead dock
11.1.5.3 Electric insect control devices, pheromone, or other traps and baits ...
11.1.6 Ventilation
11.1.7 Equipment and Utensils
11.1.8 Grounds and Roadways
11.2 Site Operation
11.2.1 Repairs and Maintenance
11.2.2 Maintenance Staff and Contractors
11.2.3 Calibration
11.2.4 Pest Prevention
11.2.5 Cleaning and Sanitation
11.3 Personnel Hygiene and Welfare
11.3.1 Personnel Welfare
11.3.2 Handwashing
11.3.3 "Clothing and Personal Effects
11.3.4 Visitors
11.3.5 Staff Amenities (change rooms, toilets, break rooms)
11.4 Personnel Processing Practices
11.4.1 Staff Engaged in Food Handling and Processing Operations
11.5 Water, Ice, and Air Supply
11.5.1 Water Supply
11.5.2 Water Treatment
11.5.3 Water Quality
11.5.4 Ice Supply
11.5.5 Air and Other Gasses
11.6 Receipt, Storage, and Transport
11.6.1 Receipt, Storage and Handling of Goods
11.6.2 Cold Storage, Freezing and Chilling of Foods
11.6.3 Storage of Dry Ingredients, Packaging, and Shelf Stable Packaged Goods
11.6.4 Storage of Hazardous Chemicals and Toxic Substances
11.6.5 Loading, Transport, and Unloading Practices
11.7 Separation of Functions
11.7.1 High-Risk Processes
11.7.2 Thawing of Food
11.7.3 Control of Foreign Matter Contamination
11.7.4 Detection of Foreign Objects
11.8 Waste Disposal
Previous SQF Guidance for Module 11:
….. Good Manufacturing Practices described in module 11 (as applicable) of this Food Safety Code are applied, or exempted according to a written risk analysis outlining the justification for exemption or evidence of the effectiveness of alternative control measures to ensure that food safety is not compromised.
It is recognized that not all elements of module 11 are applicable to all food production facilities. Some elements can be exempted if they are not relevant, and as long as the site has submitted a written request to the certification body prior to the audit, to exclude that element.
Examples of exemptions could be say 11.5.4 Ice Supply where you don’t have an ice supply, or say 11.6.2 Cold Storage, Freezing, and Chilling of Foods if you are only handling ambient materials and products without any need to chill, freeze or hold anything in cold/frozen storage.
Good luck,
Tony
Thank you!!
OrRedFood is correct.
Suggestion - I was an Auditor now a consultant...
Auditors are reporters - never take advice from an Auditor, take advice from a consultant.
And, Auditors should not offer advice either.
Thanks! NCSWIC.
Hello everyone,
regarding Good manufacturing practices. We have program in which there is written good manufacturing practice rules and beside each - there is a "link" to a internal program or procedure, where we could find more information .Is it necessary to have such a program? Maybe it's not necessary to have such a summary - program ? I am confused, because program is useless ,as I said - it's just summary, auditors never checked this program.
Interested in compliance with BRC, IFS standards.
Thank you in advance
Hello everyone,
regarding Good manufacturing practices. We have program in which there is written good manufacturing practice rules and beside each - there is a "link" to a internal program or procedure, where we could find more information .Is it necessary to have such a program? Maybe it's not necessary to have such a summary - program ? I am confused, because program is useless ,as I said - it's just summary, auditors never checked this program.
Interested in compliance with BRC, IFS standards.
Thank you in advance
A table of contents type of summary that directs you to the actual programs is not a requirement for SQF, and I would not anticipate it being required by either of the other GFSI schemes you mention.
It could help an auditor navigate your programs and find the relevant policy documents during an audit though, especially if it is available to them in a searchable electronic format. This could be convenient if your methods of document organization don't directly match up policies number-for-number with the code they are auditing against.