3 replies to this topic

[LieseB]

Hello,

Is it necessary for BRCGS to add peroxide (used to desinfect buckets before filling them with product), to the traceability information?
Same for CO2 and N2 that come in contact with the product in tanks?

Thanks in advance,
Kind Regards,
Liese

[G M]

Generally speaking it would be useful for you to keep track of which lots of materials are in use, for lubricants, cleansers, etc. if during a recall event the origin of a contaminant is your facility.

 

It seems just as plausible for a manufacturer of chemical cleaners or lubricants to find out someone in their supply chain has committed fraud as it is for a cinnamon distributor.

[lillabec]

I would gather traceability info for that if I was in your position, just because it is used as a sort of aid in your process.

[Tony-C]

Hi Liese,

 

 

Welcome to the IFSQN forums.

 

Requirements for non-food chemicals to prevent chemical contamination are prescribed in clause 4.9.1.1. There is no requirement to record batches for traceability purposes, there is a requirement for a procedure for disposal of obsolete or out-of-date chemicals.

 

Good practice would be to record batches of chemicals coming in, rotate on a First- In First-Out (FIFO) basis and have a stock issue log. This means you could, if required, trace the chemical used based on what was issued from your store.

 

With regards to gases, the same good practice for batches would apply but the main requirements would be for supplier approval and for gases used as an ingredient or that are in direct contact with products to be monitored to ensure they do not represent a contamination risk.

 

You might find other useful information in the BRCGS - Food Safety forum:

https://www.ifsqn.co...gs-food-safety/

 

Kind regards,

 

Tony