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  Week 23 Distribution Control Hi Everyone! Right, we are nearly finished with our Prerequisite Procedures! It’s no mean feat writing procedures, but hopefully with the guidance and suggestions I have given you so far, you have the understanding to be able to go forward with confidence and get yourselves ready for SALSA! This week it is Storage & Distribution Control, next week Shelf Life …… then we are onto Section 2 HACCP! Let’s get started Storage & Distribution Control… What’s coming next… Week 24 Product Shelf Life   Storage & Distribution Control - what do you need to show your SALSA auditor? Storage & Distribution Procedure Dispatch Record   Storage & Distribution Procedure   Storage You may need to store your Finished Product off site. Having another storage facility from which you distribute your product could be a good option if you do not have enough storage of your own, also, if you do not have st...

Week 22 Labelling & Coding Application Hi Everyone! Last week, we made sure our labels are compliant. This week, we are going to make sure we attach the right label to the right pack in our labelling and packing area….! You may laugh….. However, this is one of the main reasons for recalls in the industry - applying the wrong label to the product. This could result in the incorrect allergens being listed in the product, this could be the most serious of problems. The shelf life could be incorrect, extending it past the point of the food being safe. Not only that, but the product being sold with the wrong label means it is not what it says it is, meaning it is not a legally truthful or accurate description. This happens in the food industry more than you’d expect. Therefore, getting the label and coding application right at this step in your process is essential! Let’s get started on a great way to tackle this one… What’s coming next… Week 23 Distribution & Sto...

Week 21 Labelling Compliance Hi Everyone! Labelling is always a HOT TOPIC! Labelling Compliance is so important to get right first time. Knowing what to put on them is one thing. Knowing the order of ingredients, how they need to be displayed, which ones need percentages next to them, how to legally document allergens and additives and what the legal description needs to be…… that is another thing! There’s no wonder businesses want an expert to check the compliance for them! And now we have Brexit to think about too… There is so much to think about! If you get it incorrect, it could be extremely costly, especially if you have had thousands of labels printed. Many businesses want the peace of mind of professional expertise. I provide a comprehensive label compliance checking service to many of my customers. After visiting Campden for further labelling training earlier this year, you can feel assured I will provide a great service to you if needed! Trading Standards in ...

Week 20 Maintenance Hi Everyone! Maintenance of Equipment and the of Facility you work in, sometimes does not get the attention it deserves. As your business grows and you introduce new equipment, vehicles, or move into a new facility, you need to make sure it all gets looked after! Having a Maintenance Schedule of all of your equipment from the start is a good idea, then all you have to do is remember to add to it whenever you get anything new or additional. We are going to go into detail about how to make sure you are complying, so let’s get started! What’s coming next… Week 21 Labelling Compliance   Maintenance – what do you need to show your SALSA auditor? Maintenance Procedure PPM Schedule (Planned Preventative Maintenance) Service Reports Maintenance Records   Maintaining the equipment, vehicles and the facility for your business is very important. When something is out of order or breaks down, it affects your efficiency, this, in turn,...