SQF 13.6.3.3 - Tamper Evidence of Packaging
Wondering what everyone is using for tamper evidence on their packaging?
13.6.3.3 Vehicles (e.g. semi-trucks, trailers, vans, containers) used for transporting food sector packaging from the site shall be secured from tampering using a seal or other acceptable device or system as agreed upon by the carrier and customer.
We use a seal for FTL's that is applied once the trailer is loaded and shut. We record the seal number on our BOL and internal shipping system.
We use a a serialized tamper evident door seal that is applied to the vehicle loading door. The serial number of the door seal and a signature of the person applying the seal is marked on the shipment bill of lading. These signatures also record acceptance of the vehicle based on the inspections.
When shipping an LTL load of food grade product, the shipping documents include a label that notifies the trucking company that the product is food grade
material. In addition, tamper evident tape is used to secure the product.
We use the uline cable seals. Before the truck is shut we take a picture of our load.. after doors are shut the seal is put on then the serial is recorded on the shipping paperwork as well as in our documentation of the shipment. We like using the cable since its more durable and secure than the plastic ones.
We use generic numbered trailer seals from McMaster Carr for full TLs only recorded on the BOL and verified by the customer on receipt.
Hi Sam,
Using numbered seals is ideal. For multiple drops a dedicated lock that the driver has a key for is more practical.
Kind regards,
Tony
Hi Sam,
Using numbered seals is ideal. For multiple drops a dedicated lock that the driver has a key for is more practical.
Kind regards,
Tony
Padlocks are not recommended especially for full TLs as they can be opened without knowledge multiple times. Drivers should have seals with them for multiple drops but there's no way to gurantee the product once the first seal is broken anyway.
On full loads we use a seal on the truck door
https://www.uline.ca...w?pricode=YG156
On part loads we use a security tape on the pallet
https://www.uline.ca...wE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Hope this helps!
Padlocks are not recommended especially for full TLs as they can be opened without knowledge multiple times. Drivers should have seals with them for multiple drops but there's no way to gurantee the product once the first seal is broken anyway.
Hi Hoosiersmoker,
A “belt and braces” approach with a new seal every drop is more likely appropriate to food. As with anything it would depend on what you are transporting and what is the risk. This topic is for packaging: FSC 27 Manufacture of Food Packaging - Example of Products:
All food-grade packaging materials, including flexible films, paperboard- based containers, metal containers, flexible pouches, glass containers, plastic and foam containers (PET, polystyrene, etc.), and single-use foodservice products (e.g., paper towels, napkins, disposable food containers, straws, stirrers).
If the packaging is packaged such that any tampering would evident and the vehicle is not going to be left unattended then putting a high-level security padlock on the vehicle for multiple drops would be acceptable IMO.
Kind regards,
Tony