Hi Catchaz,
Normally alternative transport arrangements would fall under sub-contracted services and the requirements of the following in the BRCGS Global Standard Storage and Distribution:
2.15 HARA or HACCP plans of service providers or subcontractors
3.5.2 Management of subcontractors
3.5.2.1 X - A contract or written agreement shall exist with all subcontractors, which shall, on the basis of risk and any specified customer contracts, define requirements for the safe handling, storage and transport of products (e.g. temperature range, special handling requirements, product security, segregation of incompatible products, vehicle type).
3.5.2.2 X - There shall be a documented process for the review and acceptance of a subcontractor who could potentially impact product safety, legality, quality and integrity.
However, note Section 12.6 Use of the distribution network for final mile deliveries only - This section includes requirements for:
12.6.1 Documented procedure for the approval and monitoring of suppliers
12.6.2 Contracts between the company and the suppliers of distribution network services
12.6.3 Contract review
12.6.4 Supplier performance monitored
Interpretation - Procedures shall be in place to ensure that where distribution networks (including postal, courier and pallet network or less-than-load type operations) are used for distributing products, they do not present a risk to the safety, security or quality of the products.
Where these networks are used, their use must be restricted to making the final mile deliveries only.
Kind regards,
Tony
Edited by Tony-C, 05 September 2024 - 04:20 AM.
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