Storage - Receiving area

Hello !

We have a new construction going and in the receiving area, there would be space for a racking to store products. 

I wasn't comfortable into having food contact packaging, but the production manager would like to store extra boxes that would not be in use and would be brought into a different storage area before being used in the packaging area (Separate from production). Of course, there would be a documented inspection before moving the pallet into the storage area.

Would that be compliant with SQF ? I am not seeing anything that says it wouldn't, but I have reserves into storing anything in the receiving area.

Also, in that area, there wouldn't be a loading / unloading dock, but a floor door with a platform that goes up and down. I am trying to find a way where we could minimize risks to the product to be compliant with 11.6.5 but I am coming up empty.

Thank you for your help !

To start, I would ensure that area is included on the master sanitation schedule and on other inspections, such as a GMP facility inspection or pre-operational inspections. Ensure that the product is stored in closed containers to prevent contamination. Inspections prior to release, like you said. 

I am having a hard time imaging a what the floor door with platform looks like. Forgive me, otherwise I may have more to add.