Label Control and retention

Apologies if this has been asked but I couldn't find what I'm looking for, 

We print our own labels for our products, currently theres no labels retained and also no production records to attach a copy too! 

I am told the business knows they have cooked 3 batches and for example that makes 150 cakes so they no the cook date and trace back but I need to implement records to say we made x number of cakes and then attach a copy of the label to the paper, is that correct, or are there better ways as the owner is reluctant to print and save a label for every product run!

Appreciate any thoughts and advice please were operating to SALSA Standard

Thanks

Hi.

SALSA Standard does state the following:

3.7.3 A procedure shall detail how the correct label or printed packaging is applied to product. Records shall be kept.

The SALSA checklist states the following also:

- records for labelling / printed packaging controls that cover each production run / batch and that demonstrate the correct controls at -production start-up, change over and end of run.

In the factory I work for (SALSA accredited) - each label (inhouse or external pre printed) and if applicable - printed code on film, is cut out/  attached to a reference sheet. For boxes - the coding section is cut out and attached to reference sheet. This applies to every product run - start & finish of run or any code change (such as batch number). .So in summary - I would say yes to keeping a copy of label for each product run/ batch packed and relevant quantity. 

Regards

S

Does your label printing software allow you to include the date/time of printing (it will usually just pull from the computer or printers internal clock)?

You can make a simple paper record and attach a copy of the label printed and record a count of what was printed.  If some go unused and are destroyed for whatever reason you can record that too.

It would be good practice to keep a copy of the label when it's applied.  If you have more than one type of label it's then due diligence the correct label was applied when you applied it.

Do you do any metal detection or have any records of the amount made?  I'd keep it all on one piece.  Paperwork is the easiest place to start because if you later go for an electronic system it gives you a starting point.