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Buch, Englisch, 416 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 703 g

Kill

The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety

Buch, Englisch, 416 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 703 g

ISBN: 978-0-470-67065-1
Verlag: Wiley


This book will offer companies in the food industry a comprehensive guide to preparing for a British Retail Consortium Standard evaluation (Issue 6). It will enable them to ensure that the correct systems are in place to achieve the Standard, and also that they present themselves in the best possible light during the audit process. It will also recommend the correct steps to take following evaluation and how to correct non-conformities. The book will be of interest not only to suppliers who are seeking certification for the first time but also to those already in the scheme, and are seeking to improve their grades.
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About the Online Training Resources xi

Cast of Characters xiii

Abbreviations xv

Acknowledgements xvii

Introduction to Second Edition xix

Introduction to First Edition xxi

Part One Before the Audit 1

Chapter 1 The Changes: Issue 5 to Issue 6 3

Reasons for Change 3

Two-Part Auditing: Increased Focus on GMP 4

Vertical Audits 4

Unannounced Audits 4

Enrolment Programme 4

High Care and High Risk 5

New Report Format 5

Other Protocol Changes 5

Changes to Requirements 6

Chapter 2 Keys to Success 7

Success 7

Failure 8

Embrace the Standard 8

Preparation 9

Documented Procedures and Records 9

Evidence 10

Track Record 10

Team Building 10

Internal Audit 11

See Yourselves as Others See You 11

Summary 12

Chapter 3 Some Background 13

What is a Certification Body? 13

Accreditation and Competency 13

A CB’s Contract with the BRC 15

Consistency 15

Summary 18

Chapter 4 Familiarity with the Standard: Part 1 – Structure and Concepts 19

Why Choose the Global Standard for Food Safety? 19

Global Food Safety Initiative 20

Issue 6 20

The Structure of the Standard 20

Section I 20

Section II: The Requirements 21

Recurring Themes 25

Section III: The Audit Protocol 29

Section IV: The Appendices and the Glossary 29

The BRC Guideline Series and Other Support Information 30

Summary 30

Chapter 5 Familiarity with the Standard: Part 2 – The Protocol 31

Paragraph 1: Introduction 31

Paragraph 2: Self-Assessment of Compliance with the Standard 32

Paragraph 3: Selection of an Audit Option 32

Paragraph 4: Selection of a CB 37

Paragraph 5: Company/CB Contractual Arrangements 37

Paragraph 6: Scope of Audit 38

What About ‘Factored Goods’? 38

Paragraph 7.1: Audit Planning 38

Paragraph 7.2: Information to be Provided to the CB for Audit Preparation 38

Paragraph 7.3: Duration of the Audit 39

Paragraph 8: The On-Site Audit 39

Paragraph 9: Nonconformities and Corrective Action 39

Summary 43

Chapter 6 Familiarity with the Standard: Part 3 – Section IV and the Appendices 45

Section IV: Management and Governance of the Scheme 45

The Appendices 45

Summary 50

Chapter 7 Final Steps to the Audit 51

Choosing a Certification Body 51

The Application Form and Contract 53

Agreeing the Scope 54

Registering with the BRC 57

Fixing a Date 57

Key Staff 58

Availability of Records and Other Evidence 58

Pre-Audits 59

Facilities for the Auditor 60

Summary 60

Chapter 8 The Global Standards Website and Directory 63

The BRC Global Standards Website 63

The Directory 66

Summary 68

Chapter 9 Training for the Standard 69

Official BRC Courses 69

Approved Training Providers 71

Other Training Requirements 71

Finding the Right Course for You 71

Summary 73

Part Two The Audit 75

Chapter 10 How to Survive the Audit 77

The Format of the Audit 77

Keeping the Auditor Safe 81

Preventing Interruptions 82

Letting the Auditor Lead the Audit 82

Listening to the Question 82

Knowing When to be Quiet 83

Being Positive and Co-operative 84

Consultants 84

Remembering the Obvious 84

Correcting Nonconformities During the Audit 85

May We Offer the Auditor a Gift? 85

Summary 85

Chapter 11 Clause 1: Senior Management Commitment 87

Clause 1.1: Senior Management Commitment and Continual Improvement (Fundamental) 87

Clause 1.2: Organisational Structure, Responsibilities and Management Authority 96

Summary 99

Chapter 12 Clause 2: Food Safety Plan – HACCP 101

Clause 2.0: Food Safety Plan – HACCP (Fundamental) 101

Codex Alimentarius 103

Other Aspects 103

Clause 2.1 103

Clause 2.2 106

Clause 2.3 107

Clause 2.4 109

Clause 2.5 110

Clause 2.6 111

Clause 2.7 112

Clause 2.8 116

Clause 2.9 118

Clause 2.10 121

Clause 2.11 123

Clause 2.12 124

Clause 2.13 125

Clause 2.14 126

Summary 127

Chapter 13 Clause 3: Food Safety and Quality Management System 129

Clause 3.1: Food Safety and Quality Manual 129

Clause 3.2: Documentation Control 132

Clause 3.3: Record Completion and Maintenance 135

Clause 3.4: Internal Audit (Fundamental) 137

Summary of Internal Audit 144

Clause 3.5: Supplier and Raw Material Approval and Performance Monitoring 145

Clause 3.6: Specifications 152

Clause 3.7: Corrective Action (Fundamental) 155

Clause 3.8: Control of Nonconforming Product 157

Clause 3.9: Traceability (Fundamental) 159

Clause 3.10: Complaint Handling 165

Clause 3.11: Management of Incidents, Product Withdrawal and Product Recall 167

Summary 172

Chapter 14 Clause 4: Site Standards 173

Production Risk Zones 173

Clause 4.1: External Standards 174

Clause 4.2: Security 177

Clause 4.3: Layout, Product Flow and Segregation (Fundamental) 179

Clause 4.4: Building Fabric – Raw Material Handling, Preparation, Processing, Packing and Storage Areas 185

Clause 4.5: Utilities – Water, Ice, Air and Other Gases 196

Clause 4.6: Equipment 198

Clause 4.7: Maintenance 200

Clause 4.8: Staff Facilities 206

Clause 4.9: Physical and Chemical Product Contamination Control – Raw Material Handling, Preparation, Processing, Packing and Storage Areas 215

Clause 4.10: Foreign Body Detection and Removal Equipment 225

Clause 4.11: Housekeeping and Hygiene (Fundamental) 235

Clause 4.12: Waste/Waste Disposal 241

Clause 4.13: Pest Control 244

Clause 4.14: Storage Facilities 253

Clause 4.15: Dispatch and Transport 257

Summary 262

Chapter 15 Clause 5: Product Control 263

Clause 5.2: Management of Allergens (Fundamental) 263

Clause 5.1: Product Design/Development 271

Clause 5.3: Provenance, Assured Status and Claims of Identity Preserved Materials 275

Clause 5.4: Product Packaging 276

Clause 5.5: Product Inspection and Laboratory Testing 278

Clause 5.6: Product Release 284

Summary 285

Chapter 16 Clause 6: Process Control 287

Clause 6.1: Control of Operations (Fundamental) 287

Clause 6.2: Quantity – Weight, Volume and Number Control 292

Clause 6.3: Calibration and Control of Measuring and Monitoring Devices 295

Summary 300

Chapter 17 Clause 7: Personnel 301

Clause 7.1: Training – Raw Material Handling, Preparation, Processing, Packing and Storage Areas (Fundamental) 301

Clause 7.2: Personal Hygiene – Raw Material Handling, Preparation, Processing, Packing and Storage Areas 306

Clause 7.3: Medical Screening 311

Clause 7.4: Protective Clothing – Employees or Visitors to Production Areas 313

Summary 319

Part Three After the Audit 321

Chapter 18 From Audit to Certification 323

Paragraph 9.2: Procedures for Handling Nonconformities and Corrective Action 323

Paragraph 10: Grading of the Audit 326

Paragraph 11: Audit Reporting 327

Paragraph 12: Certification 327

Summary 328

Chapter 19 Correcting Nonconformities 329

Documentary Evidence 329

Stating the Corrective Action 330

Conclusion 346

The Nature of the Evidence 346

Corrective Actions: Follow Up 347

Ways of Sending Evidence 348

Other Ways of Helping the CB 349

Returning to Your Site 349

Root Cause 350

Enrolment Programme 352

Summary 352

Chapter 20 Certification and What Happens Next 353

Success! 353

Paragraph 13: BRC Logos and Plaques 355

Paragraph 14: The BRC Global Standards Directory 355

Paragraph 15: Surveillance of Certificated Companies 355

Paragraph 16: Ongoing Audit Frequency and Certification 355

Paragraph 17: Communication with CBs 356

Paragraph 18: Appeals 357

Other Matters 357

Summary 358

References 359

Useful Websites 360

Appendices 361

Appendix 1 Answers to Quizzes and Exercise 363

Appendix 2 Where Did Issue 5 Go? 367

Appendix 3 New Clauses for Issue 6 375

Appendix 4 Changes to Product Categories from Issue 5 to Issue 6 377

Index 379


Dr Ron Kill has worked in the technical side of the food industry for 40 years including laboratory, manufacturing, retail, auditing and training aspects.  He has been involved with the Global Standard for Food Safety since its beginnings and is MD of a Certification Body, Micron2 Ltd. He is also an Approved Training Provider for the BRC.


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