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[weaam]

Hello everyone,

we are in the process of implementation of BRCGS Issue 7, we are facing an issue that the supplier of the carboard cores of the reels cannot give us any test results showing the absence of allergens (starch, gluten).

We advice our clients to remove the last few layer that are in contact with the core. We cut and store core in a special room outside the production area.

Is this enough? what can we do more to avoid the risk of allergen from the cores?

Thank you in advance.

[GMO]

Why is the allergen there? Is it there? Have you visited the supplier?

[weaam]

In the process of production of the cores starch could be present unintentionally. 

No it is not there yet put if we want to buy from such suppliers what can we do to eliminate this risk?

[SHQuality]

In the process of production of the cores starch could be present unintentionally. 

No it is not there yet put if we want to buy from such suppliers what can we do to eliminate this risk?

This is the first time I'm hearing of starch being called an allergen.

What is the paper core made of? I can't think of any allergens that would be involved in the production of paper or cardboard.

[weaam]

It is made of recycled paper, but during the process of manufacturing starch is added and gluten could be formed (as per the supplier).

[SHQuality]

So, what kind of starch do they use?

[GMO]

Why would gluten be formed? Is it wheat starch they're using? 

[weaam]

Yes wheat starch