How to add a High Risk Line in a Low Risk Factory?

Could somebody  please help me

How would you add a high risk line to a low risk factory?

Sorry forgot to add high risk - prawn ready meal

Could somebody  please help me

 

How would you add a high risk line to a low risk factory?

Hi Simon,

So what is the Low Risk part ?

The "theoretical" details are well illustrated/spelled out in FS Standards like BRC.

The practical details/modifications will depend on yr existing setup, if any.

Perhaps you can provide a little more context ?

The low risk would be jam/marmalade production. 

I understand it would be like a box in a box, but how?

Hi Simon,

High risk areas must be physically segregated and designed to a high standard. The segregation barrier must prevent risk of cross-contamination from:

- pathogens which may be present in a low risk environment

- people

- movement of equipment, utensils and materials

- water or other liquids

- airborne contaminants

The ideal barrier is a full wall separating the high-risk area from other areas.

If you look at BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9 Section 8 Production risk zones – high risk, high care and ambient high care I have highlighted some key requirements for that area:

8.1 Layout, product flow and segregation in high-risk, high-care and ambient high-care zones

Clause 8.1.2

Where high-risk areas are part of the manufacturing site, there shall be physical segregation between these areas and other parts of the site.

Segregation shall take into account the flow of product, the nature of the materials (including packaging), the equipment, the personnel, the chemicals, the disposal of waste, the flow of air, the air quality and the provision of utilities (including drains).

The location of transfer points shall not compromise the segregation between high-risk areas and other areas of the factory.

Practices shall be in place to minimise the risk of product contamination (e.g. the disinfection of materials on entry).

8.2 Building fabric in high-risk and high-care zones

Clause 8.2.1

Where sites include high-risk or high-care facilities, there shall be a map of the drains …….. The flow from drains shall not present a risk of contamination to the high-risk/care area.

Clause 8.2.2

High-risk areas shall be supplied with sufficient changes of filtered air…….

8.4 Staff facilities for high-risk and high-care zones

Clause 8.4.1

Where an operation includes a high-risk or high-care area, personnel shall enter via a specially designated changing facility at the entrance to the area.

You will also need to consider operational requirements in the other sections of Section 8 Production risk zones – high risk, high care and ambient high care zones:

8.3 Equipment and maintenance in high-risk and high-care zones

8.5 Housekeeping and hygiene in high-risk and high-care zones

8.6 Waste and waste disposal in high-risk, high-care zones

8.7 Protective clothing in high-risk and high-care zones

Kind regards,

Tony