BRCGS 4.5 Water Sampling

Hello,

We use portable water supplied by the mains and receive microbiological and chemical analysis from the water company annually.

Additionally, we have a water sampling schedule, taking samples from outlets where water is used as an ingredient, for hygiene purposes, and at hand-wash sinks.

I am currently reviewing the schedule and am interested in your opinion on whether to still include hand-wash stations in the sampling plan.

Interested in your thoughts.

Many Thanks,

Martyn

Hi Martyn, 

Do you have a risk assessment?, the risk assessment will show you that you should test water form hand washing stations at least annually. 

;) 

Yes, the intake line should be done each time, and all other locations should be rotated as per your frequency

I currently do all hand sinks 6monthly rolling schedule

monthly test of potable ingredient water as were HC so no further kill steps in process..

what products are you making, are there further kill steps? or is it RTE

can you use your historical data/result to lower the risk rating thus lower the frequency?

i assume you mean the "annual quality report" from your water company... this wouldn't be sufficient to removal all site testing in my opinion.