Risk reduction recommendations [Ii]
Avoid packaging mix-ups and strengthen line controls by studying the packaging management and changeover control course for allergens that covers pallets, labeling and storage separation.
POTENTIAL PROBLEM: PRODUCT PACKAGED IN INCORRECT PACKAGING
Critical preventive element: Packaging management. Good practice considerations:
- Bring correct packaging to the production line.
- No incorrect packaging remains after production changeover.
- The name of the person responsible for record keeping and documentation is known.
- Packaging for different products is clearly distinguished to avoid confusion.
- Avoid mixing different containers on a pallet.
- Specialized personnel working on the line to allow for interpretation of foreign language packaging.
- Avoid storing different types of containers on the line.
- Consistency of allergen color coding on packaging.
- Clear and accurate pallet labeling and allergen storage control.
- Adequate lighting in the work area.
- Separation of packaging types when receiving from suppliers.
- Management of partially used packaging material.
- Responsible control of repackaging for allergen management.
- Proper control of multi-component packaging.
- Proper control of inner and outer wrapping of multi-component packaging.
- Risk assessment of packaging used in product testing.
- Awareness of proper selection of impact colors on packaging.
- Responsible controls and records at the beginning and end of line management.
- Control of allergen change management.
- Comprehensive allergen risk awareness training.
- Detailed supervision.
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