Hi all,
I'm after a bit of advice here after receiving a non-conformance during a retail audit.
I know BRCGS 6.4.2 states "Any equipment used to monitor CCP's must be protected from damage, deterioration or misuse".
Interprtation guidelines simply state this can be "through good design or the training of staff".
My question is, do the test packs used to carry out the checks on the metal detectors need to be locked up when not carrying out the checks?
We use the standard test sticks, not card. We have a signout sheet for the test pieces used for each line, checks are for damage etc., these are then returned, inspected and signed back at the end of shift and placed in locked boxes.
The n/c was raised against the BRCGS standard, not the customer requirements. The BRCGS standard has remained the same since at least issue 7 so we have had at least 7 BRCGS audits since then and this has never previously been raised as an issue.
Any advice would be appreciated.