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[kconf]

Hey all,

 

Does FDA/BRCGS require product spec sheets to be reviewed at least every 4 years? If no changes, do I change versions? 

[Tony-C]

Hi kconf,

 

I would consider reviewing more frequently and documenting the reviews, the BRCGS standard requires a review every 3 years as a minimum. If there are no changes then you don’t need to issue a new version.

 

From BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 Clause 3.6.4:

‘Specification review shall be sufficiently frequent to ensure that data is current or at a minimum every 3 years, taking into account product changes, suppliers, regulations and other risks.

Reviews and changes shall be documented.’

 

Also from BRCGS guidance:

‘Where no known changes have occurred, the specifications must be reviewed at least every 3 years, or more frequently if required by a specific customer, to ensure they remain completely up to date and accurate. Evidence that a review has been completed needs to be available and this should be achieved through the addition of a signature and date to the specification or through the use of a matrix showing specifications and the latest review date and reviewer.’

 

Kind regards,

 

Tony

 

[kingstudruler1]

Three years like tony stated in the standard.   there is no need to change the version if you have a way t to prove the review / date.  I PERSONALY change the version and date on spec sheet each review.