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[kfromNE]

For SQF.

 

11.7.4.4 Records shall be maintained of the inspection of foreign object detection devices, of any products rejected or removed by them, and of corrective and preventative actions resulting from the inspections.

 

We have a metal detector sheet but what is way to satisfy the code for when products are rejected. Do I need to put something on the metal detector sheet? 

 

 

[Shrimper]

We have taped the piece of foreign material to our metal detectors docs in the past. This is the easiest to keep everything in one place. Usually a copy of the CA is stapled to it as well (we do everything on paper)...

[Setanta]

I would suggest, yes. We have an area where they describe what the item was and what they did with the product and the item.

 

Usually something like Cardboard piece kicked off for metal, or metal piece from sauce dispenser. Showed maintenance and gave item to QA, destroyed the product. 

 

We would track similiar issues and write up corrective actions.

Edited by Setanta, 25 July 2025 - 08:21 PM.

[Tony-C]

We have taped the piece of foreign material to our metal detectors docs in the past. This is the easiest to keep everything in one place. Usually a copy of the CA is stapled to it as well (we do everything on paper)...

 

 You are having a giraffe right?

 

For SQF.

 

11.7.4.4 Records shall be maintained of the inspection of foreign object detection devices, of any products rejected or removed by them, and of corrective and preventative actions resulting from the inspections.

 

We have a metal detector sheet but what is way to satisfy the code for when products are rejected. Do I need to put something on the metal detector sheet? 

 

Hi kfromNE,

 

It is good practice for products rejected or retained by detection systems to be examined to identify the cause of rejection.

 

In the past I have had systems set up so that rejected products go into a locked cage and the rejected products are tested again by QA (or responsible person in production) and then subject to destructive checks to identify the cause of the rejection. Identified causes should be investigated and recorded on your metal detector sheet or an appendix record for recording such information.

 

These checks can provide valuable information about foreign objects arising from raw materials or the production process.

 

Kind regards,

 

Tony