I want to make sure I have the "rules" correct. If the CAR was written, do I simply submit the information, proving the material is food grade to close the NCR, or do I have to file an appeal?
I also want to be very sure that we are correct.
This is what she wrote
"M11 - 11.2.3.1 :Walls, partitions, ceilings and doors shall be of durable construction. Internal surfaces shall be smooth and impervious
with a light-colored finish and shall be kept clean (refer to 11.2.13.1).
Evidence: The ceiling in the bottling room is not of durable construction and the internal surfaces are not smooth and impervious and not cleanable."
We tried to challenge and she would NOT go look at it. We offered to put her on the scissor lift ( it is the ceiling) and she could touch it.
To be clear, I am more of the SQF Administrator, I am not the PCQI - someone else is, but I want to make sure we are absolutely correct before I submit it. ( I have found out he was wrong before) This is the information he is giving me for "proof"
"The ceiling panel specification (USG Sheetrock Brand Lay-In Gypsum Ceiling Panels). The ceiling tiles are made from what we were telling the auditor, a vinyl-laminated face. It is washable, scrubbable smooth textured and scratch resistant. They meet USDA/FSIS requirements for food processing areas. They are labeled as #3270 on the back of the panel. Picture attached for proof." "Well there are a few areas but the main area for Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water is PART 129, CFR Title 21, Section 129.20 (a) Plant construction and design. Section 129.37 (d) Sanitary Operations."