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[Martyn Sparks]

Hello, 

 

Does anyone have a RA template (Matrix) they are able to share please, or some pointers to comply with the 4.11.2 - Frequency of Cleaning based on Risk. 

 

Many Thanks

 

 

Martyn 

 

[Dorothy87]

hi  

 

 a few examples for risk assessment (L - likelihood, R-risk)

• L : Cross contamination risks from the failure of the cleaning are likely to happen often or frequently e.g. multiple product changeovers per day. Open product area. Direct food contact. High level of soiling / R : Failure of the cleaning activity is likely to lead to an immediate / grave health impact, product recall or regulatory issue.
• L: Cross contamination risks from the failure of the clean is unlikely to happen/ R:Failure of the clean is unlikely to cause any issues 

[Tony-C]

Hi Martyn,

 

A simple assessment could go along the lines of:

 

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I would add a comments column and summarise it all in a table including the info below.

 

Frequency & Method

High Risk - Daily CIP - ATP Swab before Start-Up

Medium Risk - Daily Foam - Weekly Intensive         

Low Risk - Daily Sweep & Tidy - Weekly Floors - Monthly Full        

Very Low Risk - Daily Tidy & Trash Collection - Weekly Vacuum - Full Quarterly

 

If there are allergens involved and you change over from allergen products to non-allergen products then that needs to be considered in your assessment. The frequency and methods need to comply with Clause 5.3.8 in Section 5.3 Management of allergens:

 

Kind regards,

 

Tony

Edited by Tony-C, 20 November 2024 - 06:59 AM.

[chrisrushworth]

Hi,

 

Think about how and where cross contamination could occur.

 

Physical - contamination buttons/plastic

Physical - foreign bodies (hair)

Microbiological - shoes? boots?

Microbiological- after toilets?

Chemical - splashes?

Allergens - change between products

 

Control measures -

Training

Supervison

Allergen colour coded PPE

Compulsory minimum daily or if heavily soiled?

Entry/exit display posters

Segregate areas?

Swabbing?

QA spot checks?

 

Risk scores-

Consider likelihood vs severity

 

Consider the routes - operators/packaging/raw materials/engineers

 

Each RA is your own interpretation, so as long as you can confidently explain your reasonings, auditors may give you an observation but rarely give a NC is "something" is in place that can be expanded upon...

 

Good luck.. V9 seems to have RA or RA....... 

 

 

WE <3 BRC