BS EN 15593-2008 pdf download.Packaging Management of hygiene in the production of packaging for foodstuffs Requirements.
5.2.1 Control measures and procedures defined in the hazard analysis and the risk assessment process shall be regularly reviewed, verified and validated.
5.2.2 A review of the hazard analysis and risk assessment process shall take place at least once a year or in case of any process change.
6 Sources of contamination
6.1 Physical contaminants (foreign bodies)
6.1.1 Only essential non-production glass and brittle material shall be permitted In the production and storage areas. Control measures and procedures shall be in place.
A clean-up procedure shall be in place to deal with the occurrence of contamination.
6.1.2 In production and storage areas, artificial light sources shall be protected by a shatter-proof cover or by some other effective means.
6.1.3 In production and storage areas, surfaces intended to have contact with the product shall be free from splinters and any other source of contamination. They should be suitable for easy and effective cleaning.
6.1.4 In production and storage areas, the use of loose fastenings (e.g. drawing pins and staples) shall not be allowed.
6.1.5 A formal procedure for the use of ‘sharps shall be in place. No sharp objects or loose tools shall be left in any place and on surfaces where product contamination can occur. The use of snap-off blade knives shall be forbidden.
6.1.6 Whenever an incident involving a foreign body occurs, the process of c’eaning up or the maintenance shall be carried out under the control of a designated person. After cleaning up or maintenance a documented release procedure shall follow. Any contaminated product that cannot be effectively cleaned shall be discarded.
6.1.7 The use of products and packaging materials for purposes other than those for which they were designed shall not be permitted in production and storage areas.
6.1.8 Buildings, facilities and equipment shall be cleaned to remove dust, cobwebs, flakes and fragments to maintain an acceptable level of housekeeping.
6.2 Chemical contaminants
6.2.1 Chemicals including deaning materials and lubricants shall be controlled in order to prevent product contamination.
6.3.6 A competent contracted company or an expert within the organization shall carry out pest control.
6.3.7 Pest control means shall be used in such a way that they will not contaminate the product.
6.3.8 In the event of infestation of any kind of pest, effective measures shall be undertaken.
6.3.9 Where appropriate or as required for specific applications, microbiological checks may be conducted.
6.4 Storage and distribution
6.4.1 Raw matenals, packaging materials and products shall be protected from contamination (including uncharacteristic odour) during transport, storage and delivery.
6.4.2 Raw material, semi-finished products and products transferred between premises shall be suitably protected.
6.4.3 Pallets shall be inspected before use, They shall be suitable for the intended use and clean, free from foreign bodies, uncharacteristic odours and pests. Pallets shall not contaminate raw materials, work-in- progress and finished products.
6.4.4 Transport vehicles shall be checked before loading and unloading. They shall be in good usable condition, clean and free from foreign bodies, uncharacteristic odour and pests.
6.4.5 Storage areas shall be controlled to prevent any possible contamination
6.4.6 Subcontracted storage areas shall have the level of hygiene required by this document.
6.5 Cleaning
6.5.1 Cleaning shall be carried out in accordance with scheduled plans.
6.5.2 Cleaning operations and auxiliary activities shall be carried out regularly in an effective way. They shall conform to the hygiene requirements applied in the specific area.
6.5.3 The equipment used for the cleaning operations shall be removed after use and kept in a suitable storage area.
6.5.4 Cleaning of equipment shall not contaminate any part intended to come into contact with the product or its packaging.
6.5.5 The work stations in the production premises shall be kept tidy and checked regularly.
6.5.6 If cleaning activities are outsourced, the appointed company shall be competent and shall maintain documented procedures.BS EN 15593-2008 pdf download.