Hi all,
I am wondering if anyone can share anything on risk assessment of production zones based on clause 4.3.1 of BRC Issue 9.
Thanks,
Posted 23 March 2023 - 01:19 PM
Hi all,
I am wondering if anyone can share anything on risk assessment of production zones based on clause 4.3.1 of BRC Issue 9.
Thanks,
Posted 23 March 2023 - 04:52 PM
Good day,
According to 4.3.1. you need to have a site map.
Attached an example I did on excel. I print each area and use laminating sheet / clear paper to draw the flow of the people / packaging / waste / product (each with a different color and each on a separate clear paper), then you can follow the processes to see where there is any over lap or were you need control points.
Hope this helps...
Posted 24 March 2023 - 04:49 AM
Good day,
According to 4.3.1. you need to have a site map.
Attached an example I did on excel. I print each area and use laminating sheet / clear paper to draw the flow of the people / packaging / waste / product (each with a different color and each on a separate clear paper), then you can follow the processes to see where there is any over lap or were you need control points.
Hope this helps...
Hi Lindsay,
thks input but the attachment seems to have failed. You need to click on "More Reply Options" box at bottom, right hand side then follow the instructions on the new page which appears.
@Omoware - Probably more useful/relevant to you to give your own requirement ? If a simple setup, might suggest you look at the model flowcharts given by BRC in previous Versions. They may have difficulties in some cases but are nonetheless probably still valuable.
Kind Regards,
Charles.C
Posted 24 March 2023 - 05:13 AM
Hi,
Thank you for that.
Posted 24 March 2023 - 06:31 AM
Hi Omoware,
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 clause 4.3.1 states:
The site shall assess the production risk zones required for the products manufactured, processed or packed at the site, using the definitions in Appendix 2 of the Standard.
I can understand the previous posts but in actual fact Clause 4.3.2 is the requirement for a site map:
There shall be a map of the site. At a minimum, this map shall define:…. etc.
And in reality 4.3.1 will be looked at in conjunction with clause 4.3.2 site map
So, you will need to assess each of the areas/zones on site and consider which of the BRCGS zones they fall into. Clearly a map will assist in defining the area/zone.
From BRC Guidance:
The Standard recognises six zones:
• high-risk and high-care zones for chilled or frozen and ready-to-eat products where there is a risk of contamination
• ambient high care for products where there is a risk of contamination with vegetative micro-organisms originating from raw materials and the products are stored in ambient conditions (rather than chilled or frozen)
• low-risk areas
• enclosed product areas (e.g. storage areas where products are fully enclosed within
packaging and production areas where the product is fully enclosed within the equipment
or pipework)
• non-product areas (i.e. areas such as offices, where products are not taken at any stage in
their manufacture or storage).
It is important to note that the high-risk, high-care and ambient high-care production zones usually only apply to part of a factory’s production processes. These zones typically start when products exit a microbiological kill step and include all the processes and steps until the products are enclosed in packaging.
So, you might have these areas:
Goods In/Raw Storage – Raw Material Handling – Low Risk Areas (May be Enclosed Product Area if enclosed within packaging)
Mixing/Cooking – Low Risk but Cooked Product goes immediately into Cooling/Packing (High-Risk)
Cooling/Freezing/Packing - High-Risk Zone for Chilled or Frozen and Ready-To-Eat Product
Finished Product Storage/Dispatch - Enclosed Product Areas
From BRC Guidance:
The auditor will expect to see a documented assessment comparing the products manufactured, processed or packed on site with the definitions within Appendix 2 of the Standard.
Kind regards,
Tony
Edited by Tony-C, 24 March 2023 - 06:35 AM.
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Posted 24 March 2023 - 08:08 PM
Good day,
According to 4.3.1. you need to have a site map.
Attached an example I did on excel. I print each area and use laminating sheet / clear paper to draw the flow of the people / packaging / waste / product (each with a different color and each on a separate clear paper), then you can follow the processes to see where there is any over lap or were you need control points.
Hope this helps...
Thanks a lot! I think this is a risk assessment of production zones rather than map. Map Risk assessment is a separate clause.
Thanks!
Posted 24 March 2023 - 08:17 PM
Hi Omoware,
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 clause 4.3.1 states:
The site shall assess the production risk zones required for the products manufactured, processed or packed at the site, using the definitions in Appendix 2 of the Standard.
I can understand the previous posts but in actual fact Clause 4.3.2 is the requirement for a site map:
There shall be a map of the site. At a minimum, this map shall define:…. etc.
And in reality 4.3.1 will be looked at in conjunction with clause 4.3.2 site map
So, you will need to assess each of the areas/zones on site and consider which of the BRCGS zones they fall into. Clearly a map will assist in defining the area/zone.
From BRC Guidance:
The Standard recognises six zones:
• high-risk and high-care zones for chilled or frozen and ready-to-eat products where there is a risk of contamination
• ambient high care for products where there is a risk of contamination with vegetative micro-organisms originating from raw materials and the products are stored in ambient conditions (rather than chilled or frozen)
• low-risk areas
• enclosed product areas (e.g. storage areas where products are fully enclosed within
packaging and production areas where the product is fully enclosed within the equipment
or pipework)
• non-product areas (i.e. areas such as offices, where products are not taken at any stage in
their manufacture or storage).
It is important to note that the high-risk, high-care and ambient high-care production zones usually only apply to part of a factory’s production processes. These zones typically start when products exit a microbiological kill step and include all the processes and steps until the products are enclosed in packaging.
So, you might have these areas:
Goods In/Raw Storage – Raw Material Handling – Low Risk Areas (May be Enclosed Product Area if enclosed within packaging)
Mixing/Cooking – Low Risk but Cooked Product goes immediately into Cooling/Packing (High-Risk)
Cooling/Freezing/Packing - High-Risk Zone for Chilled or Frozen and Ready-To-Eat Product
Finished Product Storage/Dispatch - Enclosed Product Areas
From BRC Guidance:
The auditor will expect to see a documented assessment comparing the products manufactured, processed or packed on site with the definitions within Appendix 2 of the Standard.
Kind regards,
Tony
Hi Lindsay,
thks input but the attachment seems to have failed. You need to click on "More Reply Options" box at bottom, right hand side then follow the instructions on the new page which appears.
@Omoware - Probably more useful/relevant to you to give your own requirement ? If a simple setup, might suggest you look at the model flowcharts given by BRC in previous Versions. They may have difficulties in some cases but are nonetheless probably still valuable.
Thanks, I was able to create a production zones risk assessment. I would have loved to share it just in case any one needs it, but I don't know how to share document here.
Posted 24 March 2023 - 08:19 PM
Hi Omoware,
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 clause 4.3.1 states:
The site shall assess the production risk zones required for the products manufactured, processed or packed at the site, using the definitions in Appendix 2 of the Standard.
I can understand the previous posts but in actual fact Clause 4.3.2 is the requirement for a site map:
There shall be a map of the site. At a minimum, this map shall define:…. etc.
And in reality 4.3.1 will be looked at in conjunction with clause 4.3.2 site map
So, you will need to assess each of the areas/zones on site and consider which of the BRCGS zones they fall into. Clearly a map will assist in defining the area/zone.
From BRC Guidance:
The Standard recognises six zones:
• high-risk and high-care zones for chilled or frozen and ready-to-eat products where there is a risk of contamination
• ambient high care for products where there is a risk of contamination with vegetative micro-organisms originating from raw materials and the products are stored in ambient conditions (rather than chilled or frozen)
• low-risk areas
• enclosed product areas (e.g. storage areas where products are fully enclosed within
packaging and production areas where the product is fully enclosed within the equipment
or pipework)
• non-product areas (i.e. areas such as offices, where products are not taken at any stage in
their manufacture or storage).
It is important to note that the high-risk, high-care and ambient high-care production zones usually only apply to part of a factory’s production processes. These zones typically start when products exit a microbiological kill step and include all the processes and steps until the products are enclosed in packaging.
So, you might have these areas:
Goods In/Raw Storage – Raw Material Handling – Low Risk Areas (May be Enclosed Product Area if enclosed within packaging)
Mixing/Cooking – Low Risk but Cooked Product goes immediately into Cooling/Packing (High-Risk)
Cooling/Freezing/Packing - High-Risk Zone for Chilled or Frozen and Ready-To-Eat Product
Finished Product Storage/Dispatch - Enclosed Product Areas
From BRC Guidance:
The auditor will expect to see a documented assessment comparing the products manufactured, processed or packed on site with the definitions within Appendix 2 of the Standard.
Kind regards,
Tony
Thanks Tony. This is exactly what I did.
Posted 24 March 2023 - 09:25 PM
I have the risk assessment according to Appendix 2.
Here is the map (for example) that goes with it.
Marshall
Posted 25 March 2023 - 12:07 AM
Thanks, I was able to create a production zones risk assessment. I would have loved to share it just in case any one needs it, but I don't know how to share document here.
Hi Omoware,/Lindsay
Did my previous suggestion not work ?
Kind Regards,
Charles.C
Posted 27 June 2023 - 01:38 PM
Hello everyone - the requirement clearly states: "The site shall assess production risk zones, required for the products manufactured, processed or packed at the site..."
There needs to be a type of assessment or risk assessment involved in this clause prior to the site maps.
I am in an audit with low risk products only and need this.
Please provide examples on such Risk Zone Risk Assessment.
Thanks
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