Note: We shall engage on premises design and control next.
As no responses have been received, we can assume that the PRE-PROCESS CONTROL i.e. ingredients, storage, receival etc are compliant to Halal requirements.
Putting this flow aside, we will now look at Halal compliant of PREMISE DESIGN & SEGREGATION of PROCESS, PRODUCT CONTROL and PERSONNEL.
This case study is rather unusual in that there exist a plant that manufactures "Non-Halal Beverages".
IMO, taking this into account means splitting and up-grading the plant into two separate factories possibly under separate roofs if not permissible with physical barriers.
Entrances and hallway will be separate with no chance of mingling of ingredient, products or human activities. Feeding of ingredient, direct and non-direct packaging materials are at different control points. Drainage shall be via internal hidden piping system. HVAC is separately designed and positioned as stand alone.
Hand washing, toilet facilities are internal and separately controlled and if need be (pre-entrances criteria and changing facilities can be set up)
On a stand alone basis, PROCESS for Halal based products is therefore well segregated. Finished products are stored in a well defined section of the warehouse marked as "Halal" Section.
PERSONNEL as previously mentioned are defined through dress / attire colour code where ENTRY is restricted and highly controlled.
Responses to add more suggestions are welcome.
Cheers
Charles Chew