The food industry sees the safety of its products as its main concern. During the preparation and processing of food products there are many aspects to assure that the item. Any unwanted glass near the machinery in the form of lighting or any other form should be removed. Wash hands thoroughly prior to putting on gloves and when gloves are changed. No glass or ceramic items shall be transported through production. Glass inclusion can occur whenever processing involves the use of glass containers. Food safety, quality and compliance management software. Glass policy glass no glass equipment, utensils, containers or test tubes are permitted.
Food safety program shall include knowledge of glass brittle plastic policy and. All records of the glass brittle plastic control program and activities including. Good handling practices ghp food safety checklist postharvest operations. Risk assessment of other type of ways that personnel can contaminate food, food contact surface, or food packaging materials within the production facility.
Potential food safety risks with packaging materials. Apr 05, 2016 glass contamination that isnt from the foods own container glassinglass contamination is usually the result of something like a broken light bulb, shattered window or skylight, fractured thermometer, or a similar piece of equipment. Remove or protect all food, ingredients, processing aids or packaging. Hygiene and sanitation policy for employees report to work in good health, clean, and dressed in clean attire. We have been at the forefront of hygiene in this sector since 1968 and through innovation, we strive to stay there. Hazard analysis and riskbased preventive controls for human. No glass or ceramic items shall be transported through production areas. To specify who is responsible for what areas of food safety. Find out how to better implement and manage your haccp, legal and food safety compliance requirements by joining the haccp mentor newsletter. Good manufacturing practices gmp policy manual equipment wood the use of wood in all handling and processing areas is expressly forbidden for all food contact surfaces.
Contractors quality assurance and quality control manual qaqc manual, the project plans, specifications and contract documents. Osha inspections may result from employee complaint, complaint against an outside. Wood policy foreign body prevention international food. Full control at all times safefood 360 makes it easy for you to get full control over food safety, quality and compliance management in your food business. At the end of this guidebook, the glossary explains the meaning of common terms to help you become familiar with them as they are used in the guidebook and cd and the food industry. Glass and hard plastic present particular difficulties given their nature and prevalence in food oper ations. Winnebago county comprehensive industry analysis food processing industry 1 about the winnebago county initiative the comprehensive industry analysis for the food processing industry in winnebago county was commissioned by the county of winnebago to evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of the countys business climate for the food processing industry. Lunch items and food residues, must not be left in lockers because they encourage insect infestation and rodent feeding. We encourage you to customize the information in this industry guide as necessary to accomplish this goal. Food and nutrition service, through an agreement with the national food service management institute at the university of mississippi. Recent trends and changes in working conditions and employment relations. Find out how to better implement and manage your haccp, legal and food safety compliance requirements by joining the haccp. For more food safety information or to obtain a copy of this publication. The following list may be used as a guide for food packaging manufacturers and auditors of food packaging manufacturers for potential food safety risks that may be associated with the various types of packaging materials.
No glass bulb tube to be placed near any machinery. The coalition is comprised of over 60 food industry companies and trade associations. The gmp policy of hamburger containerboard is based on. Representing leaders from throughout the food industry. Food safety and haccp compliance templates haccp mentor. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and. Health hazards foreign material is defined as foreign bodies that may cause illness or injury to the consumer, or are perceived by the con sumer to be alien to the food. How to manage food business supply during an emergency otm 3. Each piece of glass and clear perspex is checked and confirmed is intact.
Glass policy glass no glass equipment, utensils, containers or test tubes are permitted in coolrooms, handling areas or processing areas. How to find food industry employment opportunities how to. Hard plastic is used widely in food production equipment and machinery and can be subject to damage, wear and tear. Policy statement as part of new britain oils ongoing programme to assure product quality and food safety a glass control policy has been adopted as follows. Get food safety and haccp compliance templates to help your food business achieve haccp certification, business improvement and legal compliance.
Other serious injuries have also occurred from less obvious events like catching rings while climbing ladders. The control of glass is essential to maintaining food safety and integrity. To provide post with a policy statement regarding food safety. Master brewers association of the americas brewing resources food safety haccp haccp supporting documents. Government policies for food industries authorstream. Why we need good manufacturing practices food safety and product quality have always been top priorities for the california almond in dustry. Examples in guiding food safety food safety and inspection service michelle catlin, ph. Food and rural affairs defra and the british soft drinks industry are currently developing a roadmap to help the sector. Contaminant management systems within the confectionery industry. Example sop for metal, wood and glass procedure posted in documentation. Food safety systems prerequisite programs and validation prepared by robert culler, culler consulting, llc. Food safety systems prerequisite programs and validation prepared by robert culler, culler consulting, llc tina conklin, food processing specialist product center food ag bio michigan state university date march 2015 acknowledgement funding for the project was provide by the michigan department of agriculture and rural development. In proceedings of the fortysixth annual production conference, p. Wash hands properly, frequently, and at the appropriate times.
Decades of hard work come together in creating a food safety management software platform that is unique within the entire industry. International labour office sectoral policies dept. Funded in part by a usda specialty crops block grant from the indiana state department of agriculture. All sfas must have a fully implemented food safety program that complies with haccp. One aspect of these challenges is the effective identification and removal of foreign materials from products. Policy statement as part of new britain oils ongoing programme to assure product quality and. When glass breaks, the proper handling procedures, generally described in a safety policy, ensure the safe disposal of the material without risk of injury. Only pet sleeved shatter proof tubes to be fitted for all the tubelights. Scheme for export promotion and market development. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the u. If there is glass plastic breakage in the field the area of possible contamination will not be harvest for an area of five feet in each direction. Keep fingernails trimmed, filed, and maintained so that the edges are cleanable and not rough. Glass or sharp plastic in a food product is a serious physical hazard and could cause injury or death to the customer.
Fda good manufacturing practices checklist for human food. Sweep up the rest of the glass brittle plastic shards in the area. List of laws applicable to the food processing industry 7. Representing leaders from throughout the food industry, the.
Part 3 examples of food processing wastewater treatment. Part 3 examples of food processing wastewater treatment chapter 1 raw food material and wastewater from production process 1. How innovation in glass manufacturing is turning green. These injuries have been caused by contact with hazards such as electricity, moving equipmentmachinery and hot surfaces. Greetings to all, my company makes jamsfruit preserves in glass bottles, the certification body required glass policy. We recognise that our staff play an integral part in the production of safe, clean food and undertake. Customer inspections are a regular practice for food processing plants and will occur at any time. I have received only food grade glass bottle certificate from the glass manufacturer, and in the facility there is no glass doors, glass windows or glass coverings to the equipments, only thing is the. Woodwood pallets used in food handlingcontact areas shall be dedicated for that purpose only. Government initiatives for the food processing sector 5. Changes in the food industry including the mass production in response to the globalization of the food chain have led to additional food safety and quality challenges for the food industry.
The aim of broad oak farm sausage company limited is to meet its obligation to provide the highest level of food safety and quality available for all its products, ensuring that all current uk and eu legislation is met through the operating procedures and systems in place. All lighting should be shatter proof or protected by covers. Cygnus report, india food processing sector, 2005 37. Keep fingernails trimmed, filed, and maintained so that the edges are cleanable and not.
Food safety and hygiene policy v4 8 sweets and chocolates these foods must be date coded when opened, have a use by date and bear the patients name and be stored according to this policy. Foreign material such as glass, wood, metal, fruit pits, bone or stones have the potential to cause injury, as may be seen in table 1. Share haccp food safety decision guide for the brewing industry. The requirement is effective in the school year beginning july 1, 2005. Specific control over glass and glass like material, metal and plastic is. Only essential glass and brittle plastic shall be present in the facility.
The committee also makes recommendations on how to maintain and im. Specific pathogenic organisms that have been most often associated with illness are. The designated employee completes glass log weekly. How innovation in glass manufacturing is turning green even greener. Are they deemed food safety or food quality programs. This procedure applies to all glass and hard plastic used on site, including lights and windows. Contains nonbinding recommendations draftnot for implementation. Purdue university is an equal opportunityequal access institution. As discussed in chapter 2 of this guidance, when conducting your. Jewellery policy introduction serious injuries have occurred as a result of personnel wearing jewellery at work. Why we need good manufacturing practices food safety and product quality have always been top priorities for the california almond industry. How do food processors treat their foreign material control programs.
Following policy using the proper equipment aids in the safety of all involved with broken glass. To remove or ameliorate the hazard of broken glass and ensure the risk to consumer health as a result of glass breakage is as low as is practicably possible given the nature of the structure. Guide to protecting and defending food and drink from. How to prevent and manage glass contamination haccp mentor. Example sop for metal, wood and glass procedure documentation. In the event of any glass breakage within the production, storage, or other areas, the. This industry guide is designed to assist employers in general industry in developing a comprehensive safety and health program with best practices to be tailored to your own operation. Foreign body contamination prevention management page. Gloves or utensils will be used for handling all readytoeat foods and when there are cuts, sores, burns, or lesions on the hands of food handlers.
Glass shattering is not always 100% avoidable either. Visiting contractors will be made aware of the glass policy. The following procedures shall be adhered to by all company personnel to prevent possible food safety hazards. Products and characteristics of wastewater the characteristics and volume of wastewater discharged from food processing factories vary with the products and production procedures. Annual report 200809 of ministry of food processing industries, india present status of food industries in india. When a glass or brittle plastic is broken or damaged and food may have been affected, stop the line and notify specify position title, ex. An introduction to glass, brittle plastic and ceramic.
That diet youve been meaning to go on may start today, as a plethora of food companies have issued recalls because of glass and other undesirable elements found in their products. Overview of other laws applicable to the industry 9. Harvest containers are only used for harvesting crops. Rapid determination of glass in particlefree food products hc exflp7 top other analytical procedures top bones and scales in grated tuna freeman, 1978 glass contamination of food gecan et al. Glass policy international food safety and quality network. Winnebago county comprehensive industry analysis food processing industry 6 industry growth the food processing industry accounts for 10% of total u.
Area must be checked by foreman or supervisor before resuming work in the area. These materials can often be transparent and difficult to detect when present in food. Dorteks foundation stems from the need to produce hygienic doors for the food processing industry. Avoid wearing artificial fingernails and fingernail polish. It will contain a list of all glass and plastic items deemed to be a potential contamination risk to the final product and therefore the consumer. Hard plastic is used widely in food production equipment and. Indias food industry on the path of high growth by aroonim bhuyan. The purpose of this procedure is to ensure appropriate risk assessments, preventative measures and controls are in place to prevent foreign body contaminants entering products. In the event of any glass breakage within the production, storage, or other areas, the following must be adhered to in order to ensure product safety. Glass inclusion this guidance represents the food and drug administration s fdas current thinking on this topic. Comprehensive industry analysis food processing industry. Wash all affected areas thoroughly with water or with a damp wipeall.
Necessary details dealing with activities that may be overlooked in this plan will be addressed as the need arises and incorporated into the qcp. Whitepaper march, 20 the glass and brittle plastic register is the core document of your control system. Director, risk assessment and analytics staff office of public health science, food safety and inspection service, usda apec fscf ptin workshop on improved food inspection capacity building based on risk analysis seoul, korea may 21, 2014 1. To specify what the arrangements are for ensuring food safety. Glass should be eliminated in all production areas wherever this is possible. Hazard analysis and riskbased preventive controls for. Glass glass items are strictly prohibited in production areas except for properly registered lab equipment. Requirement procedure verification corrective action 1. Glass lab ware must be logged in and out, if being used in production or storage areas. This same procedure is followed with other contamination. F072 issue 1 introduction to glass, brittle plastic and ceramic materials control 22014 page 1 of 6 there are a number of risk assessment techniques that can be used within food sites and the standard is not prescriptive as which should. Department of agriculture, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or.
The food safety program must be based on haccp principles as outlined in the guidance. Glass and hard plastic control policy and procedure. No food items, equipment or glass to be removed until the site has been. To eliminate glass and brittle materials from production areas reduce the possibility of broken glass or brittle materials entering the product and packaging after a breakage. Food manufacturing doors food industry doors dortek. This requirement is intended to ensure that potential brittle breakage materials typically within food production areas e. Hazard analysis and risk based preventive controls for human food. Annual training internal food safety program shall include knowledge of glass brittle plastic policy and associated cleaning procedures. The team leaders complete the daily machine glass log.
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