brc food packaging awareness

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AWARENESS TRAINING AWARENESS TRAINING PROGRAMMEPROGRAMME

Technical StandardTechnical Standardfor Companies Manufacturing and Supplying Food for Companies Manufacturing and Supplying Food Packaging Materials for Retailer Branded ProductsPackaging Materials for Retailer Branded Products

presented bypresented by

David BurnsDavid Burns

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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

BRC / IOP Technical StandardBRC / IOP Technical Standardfor Companies Manufacturing and Supplying Food for Companies Manufacturing and Supplying Food Packaging Materials for Retailer Branded ProductsPackaging Materials for Retailer Branded Products

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Development of the StandardDevelopment of the Standard

This standard hails as a first for the packaging This standard hails as a first for the packaging industryindustry

It provides common ground on auditingIt provides common ground on auditing It underpins due diligence to users.It underpins due diligence to users. It brings quality and hygiene standards, and many It brings quality and hygiene standards, and many

manufacturers to new heights.manufacturers to new heights. It means a single audit for packaging manufacturersIt means a single audit for packaging manufacturers

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The BRC / IOP Technical Standard was bench-The BRC / IOP Technical Standard was bench-marked to several existing standards during writingmarked to several existing standards during writing

It covers all packaging industry types, not just one, as It covers all packaging industry types, not just one, as are many codes of practices that are issued by trade are many codes of practices that are issued by trade associationsassociations

The BRC/IOP Standard encompasses all problem The BRC/IOP Standard encompasses all problem areas within packaging production.areas within packaging production.

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It is hoped that the Standard will cascade through the It is hoped that the Standard will cascade through the packaging industrypackaging industry

Retailers will require their packer fillers to ensure all Retailers will require their packer fillers to ensure all of their packaging manufacturers are accreditedof their packaging manufacturers are accredited

The Standard requires them to ensure their suppliers The Standard requires them to ensure their suppliers are up to an adequate standardare up to an adequate standard

The best way to achieve this is by accredited The best way to achieve this is by accredited certificationcertification

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The cascade effect will ensure all packaging The cascade effect will ensure all packaging manufacturers, converters and suppliers have the manufacturers, converters and suppliers have the same standard.same standard.

Transparency of auditing will ensure companies will Transparency of auditing will ensure companies will not be commercially disadvantaged by non compliant not be commercially disadvantaged by non compliant companies.companies.

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The new Standard is designed to be dynamicThe new Standard is designed to be dynamic

Regular Standard updates will be carried outRegular Standard updates will be carried out

A Standard review body will sit every six months and A Standard review body will sit every six months and look at problems that have arisenlook at problems that have arisen

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Background InformationBackground Information

Following the Food Hygiene Standard, it was agreed Following the Food Hygiene Standard, it was agreed that the Packaging Standard had to be crediblethat the Packaging Standard had to be credible

It should be backed by the EN45011 standardIt should be backed by the EN45011 standard

All standard audit bodies must be accredited under All standard audit bodies must be accredited under the EN 45011 standard requirementsthe EN 45011 standard requirements

Each evaluator will have to prove competence by Each evaluator will have to prove competence by examination in both hygiene and packaging.examination in both hygiene and packaging.

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UKAS AccreditationUKAS Accreditation

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Standard IntegrityStandard Integrity

Only bodies that are accredited to the EN45011 Only bodies that are accredited to the EN45011 standard will be allowed to carry out auditsstandard will be allowed to carry out audits

Audit bodies will Audit bodies will notnot be allowed to carry out both be allowed to carry out both consultations and auditsconsultations and audits

Individual Inspectors will need to have specific Individual Inspectors will need to have specific qualifications based on packaging, hygiene and audit qualifications based on packaging, hygiene and audit managementmanagement

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Why have a common Standard ?Why have a common Standard ?

Provides a level playing fieldProvides a level playing field

Being able to demonstrate Due DiligenceBeing able to demonstrate Due Diligence

A single audit, one certificate that will be acceptable A single audit, one certificate that will be acceptable by all interested partiesby all interested parties

Reduction in cost, speed up of auditingReduction in cost, speed up of auditing

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What are the objectives ?What are the objectives ?

To ensure all food packaging manufacturers are To ensure all food packaging manufacturers are satisfactory in both hygiene and technical matterssatisfactory in both hygiene and technical matters

To ensure all packaging users are able to trust their To ensure all packaging users are able to trust their packaging materials to be hygienic and consistentpackaging materials to be hygienic and consistent

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What are the objectives ?What are the objectives ?

The Standard is based on both pre-requisites and risk The Standard is based on both pre-requisites and risk assessmentassessment

The Standard is prescriptive in many areasThe Standard is prescriptive in many areas Control of hygiene in every aspect of a production unitControl of hygiene in every aspect of a production unit Ensures consistent adherence to a specificationEnsures consistent adherence to a specification Covers high and low risk areasCovers high and low risk areas Defines high and low riskDefines high and low risk

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Who Were Involved ?Who Were Involved ?

InstitutionsInstitutions

United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)

The Institute of Packaging (IOP) The Institute of Packaging (IOP)

The British Retail Consortium (BRC)The British Retail Consortium (BRC)

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Who Were Involved ?Who Were Involved ?

OthersOthers

The Standard has not been written by the retailers and The Standard has not been written by the retailers and then imposed on the packaging industry. The committee then imposed on the packaging industry. The committee was made up from the following: was made up from the following:

Audit bodies, Institute of Packaging, Academia, Audit bodies, Institute of Packaging, Academia, Manufacturing Trade Bodies, Packaging Manufacturers, Manufacturing Trade Bodies, Packaging Manufacturers, Food Manufacturers (Packer Fillers) and RetailersFood Manufacturers (Packer Fillers) and Retailers

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Benefits of the StandardBenefits of the Standard

Accepted Standard based on best practiseAccepted Standard based on best practise

Certification bodies accredited to EN45011 to achieve Certification bodies accredited to EN45011 to achieve maximum consistency in application and interpretationmaximum consistency in application and interpretation

Open and transparentOpen and transparent

Encourages continuous improvementEncourages continuous improvement

Cost effective, removes need for multiple customer Cost effective, removes need for multiple customer inspectionsinspections

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Removes “burden” of “routine” visits Removes “burden” of “routine” visits Broad based standard, including; quality, hygiene, and Broad based standard, including; quality, hygiene, and

safetysafety

The standard addresses “due diligence”The standard addresses “due diligence” Requirement for on-going surveillanceRequirement for on-going surveillance Focusing on process improvementFocusing on process improvement

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The Standard covers issues that are also covered within The Standard covers issues that are also covered within an ISO9000 standard.an ISO9000 standard.

Provided your ISO9000 certification can be shown to be Provided your ISO9000 certification can be shown to be acceptable to the assessor much of the Packaging acceptable to the assessor much of the Packaging Technical Standard may be covered.Technical Standard may be covered.

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What does the Standard cover ?What does the Standard cover ?

Management ResponsibilitiesManagement Responsibilities

Risk AssessmentRisk Assessment

Documentation RequirementsDocumentation Requirements

Factory StandardsFactory Standards

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What does the Standard cover ?What does the Standard cover ?

Quality Assurance/ Process ControlQuality Assurance/ Process Control

Contamination ControlContamination Control

Personal HygienePersonal Hygiene

Glossary of TermsGlossary of Terms

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What does the Standard protocol cover ?What does the Standard protocol cover ?

Audit Body Requirements Audit Body Requirements Frequency of Evaluation and follow up.Frequency of Evaluation and follow up. Evaluation Reporting.Evaluation Reporting. Certification.Certification. Competency of Inspectors.Competency of Inspectors. Standard and Protocol development.Standard and Protocol development. The Auditors ReportThe Auditors Report

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BRC - STANDARD CONTENTSBRC - STANDARD CONTENTS 1. Scope1. Scope 2. Organisation2. Organisation 3. Hazard and Risk Management System3. Hazard and Risk Management System 4. Technical Management System4. Technical Management System 5. Factory Standards5. Factory Standards 6. Contamination Control6. Contamination Control 7. Personnel7. Personnel 8. Risk Category Determination8. Risk Category Determination

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BRC - TECHNICAL STANDARDBRC - TECHNICAL STANDARD

The BRC Standard is divided into two levels, in The BRC Standard is divided into two levels, in consideration of the product suppliedconsideration of the product supplied

Category ACategory A – Non Food Contact Packaging – Non Food Contact Packaging Category BCategory B – Food Contact Packaging – Food Contact Packaging

The priority categories associated with your company’s The priority categories associated with your company’s requirements will berequirements will be explained, as follows:explained, as follows:

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THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTSTHE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

1. SCOPE1. SCOPE2. Organisation2. Organisation

Responsibilities for implementation and Responsibilities for implementation and maintenance of standardmaintenance of standard

Designated Manager (within structure)Designated Manager (within structure)• QualifiedQualified• Suitably seniorSuitably senior• Acknowledged deputyAcknowledged deputy

Management review systemManagement review system

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4.4. Technical Management SystemTechnical Management System4.1 Technical Management Policy4.1 Technical Management Policy

Quality and Hygiene Policy StatementQuality and Hygiene Policy Statement Published and issued statement by the Senior Published and issued statement by the Senior

Management:Management: Legal complianceLegal compliance Commitment to consumer protectionCommitment to consumer protection Documented system implementationDocumented system implementation Training and resource managementTraining and resource management Review of system effectivenessReview of system effectiveness

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4.2 Document Control4.2 Document Control

Demonstrate compliance with the standardDemonstrate compliance with the standard Documented management system (procedures / Documented management system (procedures /

methods) shall be authorised (at all levels)methods) shall be authorised (at all levels) Formally issued and controlledFormally issued and controlled Obsolete documentation removed from useObsolete documentation removed from use Complete records controlled at all appropriate levelsComplete records controlled at all appropriate levels

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4.2 Document Control 4.2 Document Control (Required Records)(Required Records)

• TrainingTraining• Cleaning SchedulesCleaning Schedules• Foreign Body IncidentsForeign Body Incidents• Customer Complaints and Product RecallCustomer Complaints and Product Recall• Internal AuditsInternal Audits• Pest Control (internal and external)Pest Control (internal and external)• Maintenance / EngineeringMaintenance / Engineering• Glass and Brittle Plastic PoliciesGlass and Brittle Plastic Policies• Blades and Sharps ControlBlades and Sharps Control• Non Conforming Products Non Conforming Products • TraceabilityTraceability

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4.3 Specifications4.3 Specifications

Raw Materials Raw Materials Finished GoodsFinished Goods

Suitable for food contact useSuitable for food contact use Adequate, accurate and legally compliantAdequate, accurate and legally compliant Agreed with relevant partiesAgreed with relevant parties Trademark agreementTrademark agreement Review procedureReview procedure

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4.4 Management Of Incidents And 4.4 Management Of Incidents And Product RecallProduct Recall

Documented incident reporting procedureDocumented incident reporting procedure Customer notificationCustomer notification Documented recall procedureDocumented recall procedure Product re-call at all stages of productionProduct re-call at all stages of production Control of non conforming productsControl of non conforming products Corrective and preventive actionsCorrective and preventive actions Verification of recall systemsVerification of recall systems

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4.5 Traceability4.5 Traceability

Raw materials Raw materials Work in progressWork in progress Finished goodsFinished goods Product identifiable at all stages of productionProduct identifiable at all stages of production

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4.6 Process Control4.6 Process Control

Hazard AnalysisHazard Analysis Sufficient and appropriate controlsSufficient and appropriate controls Segregation of raw materials, work in progress and Segregation of raw materials, work in progress and

finished goodsfinished goods Process and equipment verificationProcess and equipment verification Legal compliance and customer satisfactionLegal compliance and customer satisfaction Equipment calibrated and traceable to National StandardEquipment calibrated and traceable to National Standard Control of raw material supplyControl of raw material supply

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4.7 Internal Audits4.7 Internal Audits

Programme of audits in consideration of riskProgramme of audits in consideration of risk Trained and independent auditorsTrained and independent auditors Documented results of auditDocumented results of audit Review of audit resultsReview of audit results Corrective and preventive actionsCorrective and preventive actions

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4.8 Complaint Procedure4.8 Complaint Procedure

Documented system for complaintsDocumented system for complaints Effective management reviewEffective management review Implementation of corrective and preventive actionsImplementation of corrective and preventive actions Complete records of action taken Complete records of action taken Approval of actionsApproval of actions

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4.9 Supplier Monitoring4.9 Supplier Monitoring

Evaluation and selection of suppliersEvaluation and selection of suppliers Selection criteria against proceduresSelection criteria against procedures Assess ability to supply conforming productAssess ability to supply conforming product Maintain an approved supplier listMaintain an approved supplier list Measurement of supplier performanceMeasurement of supplier performance Verification of supplier claims / approvalsVerification of supplier claims / approvals

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4.10 Sub Contracting Of Production4.10 Sub Contracting Of Production

Effective control of sub-contractingEffective control of sub-contracting Include hazard analysisInclude hazard analysis Identify responsibilityIdentify responsibility Verification of Subcontractor Technical SystemsVerification of Subcontractor Technical Systems

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4.11 Product Analysis4.11 Product Analysis

Hazard AnalysisHazard Analysis Reliability of Test ResultsReliability of Test Results Qualified PersonnelQualified Personnel Accredited Sub Contracted Laboratories (or other body)Accredited Sub Contracted Laboratories (or other body) Agreed and Documented Test MethodsAgreed and Documented Test Methods Compliance with SpecificationsCompliance with Specifications

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5. Factory Standards5. Factory Standards

As indicated within earlier slides, the Standard is As indicated within earlier slides, the Standard is divided into two categories:divided into two categories:

Category A,Category A, (indicated in orange)(indicated in orange) and;and; Category BCategory B (indicated in green)(indicated in green)

The priority categories associated with your The priority categories associated with your company’s requirements will becompany’s requirements will be explained, as follows:explained, as follows:

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5. Factory Standards5. Factory Standards5.1 Perimeter And Grounds5.1 Perimeter And Grounds

Unobstructed Access and Debris FreeUnobstructed Access and Debris Free Defined External Eating AreaDefined External Eating Area Access Points ProofedAccess Points Proofed Protected Appropriate Drainage SystemsProtected Appropriate Drainage Systems Traffic Routes SurfacedTraffic Routes Surfaced Protected External StorageProtected External Storage Designated Refuse Collection AreasDesignated Refuse Collection Areas

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5.2 Layout And Product Flow5.2 Layout And Product Flow

Prevention of cross contaminationPrevention of cross contamination Control of work in progressControl of work in progress Product handling areasProduct handling areas Designated personnel routesDesignated personnel routes

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5.3 Building Fabric5.3 Building Fabric

Sound constructionSound construction Suspended ceilings accessible Suspended ceilings accessible Adequate lighting Adequate lighting Cleaning schedules for internal surfacesCleaning schedules for internal surfaces Walls capable of being cleanedWalls capable of being cleaned Drainage protectionDrainage protection Sufficient ventilationSufficient ventilation Proofing of ventilation openingsProofing of ventilation openings Proofed against pest ingress Proofed against pest ingress

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5.4 Maintenance Of Equipment5.4 Maintenance Of Equipment

Well maintainedWell maintained Cleaning schedulesCleaning schedules Wooden equipment Wooden equipment

• Minimised useMinimised use• Good conditionGood condition• Properly sealedProperly sealed

Notice-boardsNotice-boards

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Maintenance Of EquipmentMaintenance Of Equipment

Planned maintenance programmesPlanned maintenance programmes Control of compressed airControl of compressed air Use of tape engineeringUse of tape engineering Operate to hygiene, health and safety requirementsOperate to hygiene, health and safety requirements Control of contractorsControl of contractors Post maintenance checksPost maintenance checks Documented post maintenance checksDocumented post maintenance checks

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5.4 Housekeeping And Cleaning5.4 Housekeeping And Cleaning Clean as you go policyClean as you go policy Cleaning schedulesCleaning schedules

• Item to be cleanedItem to be cleaned• FrequencyFrequency• MethodMethod• Cleaning materialsCleaning materials• ResponsibilityResponsibility• Cleaning record checksCleaning record checks

Use of approved cleaning detergentsUse of approved cleaning detergents Monitoring of effectivenessMonitoring of effectiveness

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5.4 Housekeeping And Cleaning5.4 Housekeeping And Cleaning

Storage of cleaning equipmentStorage of cleaning equipment Toilet cleaning products segregatedToilet cleaning products segregated Control of tools and maintenance equipmentControl of tools and maintenance equipment Control of workstations to prevent product contaminationControl of workstations to prevent product contamination Suitable storage facilities for workstationsSuitable storage facilities for workstations

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5.6 Waste And Waste Disposal5.6 Waste And Waste Disposal

Minimise accumulation of waste in productionMinimise accumulation of waste in production Use of appropriate containers Use of appropriate containers Disposal of putrescible waste (lined and lidded) Disposal of putrescible waste (lined and lidded) Disposal of Trademarked wasteDisposal of Trademarked waste Use of licensed waste contractorsUse of licensed waste contractors Collection of recycling wasteCollection of recycling waste

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6. Contamination Control6. Contamination Control6.1 Foreign Body Control6.1 Foreign Body Control

Staff trainingStaff training Written policy for glass and brittle plasticWritten policy for glass and brittle plastic Glass and brittle plastic registerGlass and brittle plastic register Written policy for “sharps” controlWritten policy for “sharps” control Issue and control of “sharps”Issue and control of “sharps” Snap off knife bladesSnap off knife blades

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6.2 Chemical And Biological Control6.2 Chemical And Biological Control

Chemicals, cleaning materials, lubricants and adhesives Chemicals, cleaning materials, lubricants and adhesives controlled to prevent product contaminationcontrolled to prevent product contamination

Aseptic control systemsAseptic control systems

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6.3 Pest Control6.3 Pest Control

Formalised preventative programmeFormalised preventative programme Use of approved contractors for pest controlUse of approved contractors for pest control Records and location of pest control baitsRecords and location of pest control baits Correctly sited EFKsCorrectly sited EFKs Follow up actions Follow up actions

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6.4 Transport, Storage And Distribution6.4 Transport, Storage And Distribution

Finished product protectedFinished product protected Product movements between premisesProduct movements between premises Checking of wooden palletsChecking of wooden pallets Control of contract haulageControl of contract haulage Written contract with hauliersWritten contract with hauliers Integrity checks of raw materialsIntegrity checks of raw materials Documented checks of raw materialsDocumented checks of raw materials

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6.4 Transport, Storage And Distribution6.4 Transport, Storage And Distribution

Non conforming productsNon conforming products Vehicle driversVehicle drivers Clean and suitable transportClean and suitable transport Cleaning programme for vehiclesCleaning programme for vehicles Pre loading checks of vehiclesPre loading checks of vehicles Control of off site storageControl of off site storage

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7. Personnel7. Personnel7.1 Access And Movement Of Personnel7.1 Access And Movement Of Personnel

Designated entrancesDesignated entrances Site securitySite security Designated walkwaysDesignated walkways Logical movementsLogical movements

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7.2 Locker Rooms7.2 Locker Rooms

Provision of lockersProvision of lockers Access to locker rooms andAccess to locker rooms and overall/protective overall/protective

clothing segregationclothing segregation Control of eating, smoking and drinkingControl of eating, smoking and drinking Food controlFood control Visitors and contractor facilitiesVisitors and contractor facilities

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7.3 Toilets And Hand Washing7.3 Toilets And Hand Washing

Hand wash facilitiesHand wash facilities Advisory signsAdvisory signs Hand wash disciplinesHand wash disciplines Hand-wash disciplines entering production areasHand-wash disciplines entering production areas Hand-wash facilities at entrances to production Hand-wash facilities at entrances to production

areasareas

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7.4 Facilities For Eating, Drinking And Use Of 7.4 Facilities For Eating, Drinking And Use Of Tobacco ProductsTobacco Products

Prohibited within direct production areasProhibited within direct production areas Provision of facilitiesProvision of facilities Facilities for smoking – internal or externalFacilities for smoking – internal or external

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7.5 Personal Health7.5 Personal Health

Illness notification/return to workIllness notification/return to work Medical questionnaire for visitors/contractorsMedical questionnaire for visitors/contractors Covering of cuts with appropriate dressingsCovering of cuts with appropriate dressings

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7.6 Jewellery And Personal Items7.6 Jewellery And Personal Items

Jewellery policy – plain band rings, sleeper earrings and Jewellery policy – plain band rings, sleeper earrings and wristwatcheswristwatches

Jewellery policy – plain band rings and sleeper earrings Jewellery policy – plain band rings and sleeper earrings onlyonly

False nails and nail varnishFalse nails and nail varnish

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7.7 Protective Clothing7.7 Protective Clothing

Appropriate clothingAppropriate clothing Appropriate clothing (spares)Appropriate clothing (spares) Hair covered to prevent contaminationHair covered to prevent contamination Self care of protective clothingSelf care of protective clothing Approved laundry services (contractors)Approved laundry services (contractors) Segregation of clean and dirty clothingSegregation of clean and dirty clothing

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7.8 Hygiene Training7.8 Hygiene Training

Induction training Induction training Formal basic hygiene trainingFormal basic hygiene training Refresher hygiene trainingRefresher hygiene training Training recordsTraining records Contractor and visitor hygiene proceduresContractor and visitor hygiene procedures

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PROTOCALPROTOCAL

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Certification BodiesCertification Bodies

Only Accredited Certification bodies to EN45011* with Only Accredited Certification bodies to EN45011* with the appropriate scope, shall carry out evaluations the appropriate scope, shall carry out evaluations against the BRC Standard, and issue certificates, or;against the BRC Standard, and issue certificates, or;

Until 31st May 2003, to include those Certification Bodies Until 31st May 2003, to include those Certification Bodies actively seeking accreditation to EN45011actively seeking accreditation to EN45011

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PROTOCALPROTOCAL

Before the initial evaluationBefore the initial evaluation

The Supplier is required to review the BRC StandardThe Supplier is required to review the BRC Standard

Make any necessary amendments or improvements to Make any necessary amendments or improvements to its operation and systems its operation and systems

Provide background information on the site concerned, Provide background information on the site concerned, by completion of a pre-evaluation questionnaire or pro-by completion of a pre-evaluation questionnaire or pro-forma information sheet.forma information sheet.

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The scope of the evaluation shall be defined The scope of the evaluation shall be defined between the Supplier and the Certification Bodybetween the Supplier and the Certification Body

The scope shall be identified in the evaluation The scope shall be identified in the evaluation report and any certificate of inspection. report and any certificate of inspection.

The Supplier may contract the Certification Body The Supplier may contract the Certification Body to evaluate matters beyond the scope of the BRC to evaluate matters beyond the scope of the BRC Standard, but no relevant elements of the BRC Standard, but no relevant elements of the BRC Standard shall be omitted.Standard shall be omitted.

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Any additions to evaluation scope may or may not Any additions to evaluation scope may or may not fall within the scope of the Certification Bodies fall within the scope of the Certification Bodies accreditationaccreditation

A supplier may be advised to check with either A supplier may be advised to check with either the Certification Body or UKAS before contracting the Certification Body or UKAS before contracting such additional worksuch additional work

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Evaluation ProceduresEvaluation Procedures

Duration of evaluations will be dependant upon a number Duration of evaluations will be dependant upon a number of factors but due regard must be given to;of factors but due regard must be given to;

size of the sitesize of the site the types of processes to produce and store productthe types of processes to produce and store product number of product lines, number of product lines,

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Evaluation Procedures Evaluation Procedures (continued)(continued)

the number of employees related to food the number of employees related to food (food safety)(food safety)

size of random sampling size of random sampling the number of non conformance’s as recorded in the number of non conformance’s as recorded in

previous evaluation previous evaluation

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At all evaluations there are four elements, which At all evaluations there are four elements, which shall be carried out;shall be carried out;

opening meetingopening meeting review of quality systems and proceduresreview of quality systems and procedures site inspectionsite inspection closing meetingclosing meeting

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MajorMajor

There is substantial failure to meet the requirements of a There is substantial failure to meet the requirements of a statement of intent and any mandatory clause of the statement of intent and any mandatory clause of the Standard.Standard.

Depending upon the level of certification sought Depending upon the level of certification sought (Foundation or Higher), the mandatory clauses will differ.(Foundation or Higher), the mandatory clauses will differ.

The mandatory clauses for Foundation Level are The mandatory clauses for Foundation Level are allall those listed in the Foundation Level column.those listed in the Foundation Level column.

The mandatory clauses for Higher Level are as for The mandatory clauses for Higher Level are as for Foundation Level, and in addition, Foundation Level, and in addition, all all the clauses in the the clauses in the Higher Level column. Higher Level column.

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MinorMinor

This is where absolute compliance to the statement of This is where absolute compliance to the statement of intent and a mandatory clause has not been intent and a mandatory clause has not been demonstrated, but on the basis of objective evidence the demonstrated, but on the basis of objective evidence the conformity of the product’s safety and legality is not in conformity of the product’s safety and legality is not in doubtdoubt

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RecommendationRecommendation

There is a failure to meet a recommendation of good There is a failure to meet a recommendation of good practice.practice.

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The report contains the following sections:The report contains the following sections:

evaluation detailsevaluation details evaluation summary- overview of performanceevaluation summary- overview of performance details of non-conformance and corrective action plan details of non-conformance and corrective action plan detailed evaluation reportdetailed evaluation report

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BRC / IOP Technical StandardBRC / IOP Technical Standardfor Companies Manufacturing and Supplying Food for Companies Manufacturing and Supplying Food Packaging Materials for Retailer Branded ProductsPackaging Materials for Retailer Branded Products

YOUR QUESTIONSYOUR QUESTIONS

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What to do next:What to do next:

Make sure your factories are up to the Make sure your factories are up to the requirements of the Standardrequirements of the Standard

Become accredited under the Packaging Technical Become accredited under the Packaging Technical StandardStandard

Ensure your suppliers are as good as you require Ensure your suppliers are as good as you require by insisting they become accreditedby insisting they become accredited

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