Hello Everyone
Can someone please explain the following clauses of BRC clause 5.1 product design/development
5.1.1 The company shall provide clear guidelines on any restrictions to the scope of new product developments to control the introduction of hazards which would be unacceptable to the site or customers (e.g. the introduction of allergens, glass packaging or microbiological risks).
What documents should I have to fulfill the requirements of above clause, it seems that I should have a "policy statement" on this clause in which we can mentioned that what type of hazards are not acceptable in our company e.g "glass container as packaging will not be acceptable". Right now we don't have any restrictions for product development, so should I pass this as "N/A - not applicable" OR should I have to have some policy statement on this, if someone please help me on this.
5.1.2 All new products and changes to product formulation, packaging or methods of processing shall be formally approved by the HACCP team leader or authorised HACCP committee member. This shall ensure that hazards have been assessed and suitable controls, identified through the HACCP system, are implemented. This approval shall be granted before products are introduced into the factory environment.
Also, is there a separate document required to fulfil the requirements of above clause, or should I simply get my formulations, HACCP plans and SOPs signed by the authorized person, please help me on this