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(THESE ARE GENERIC POLICIES THAT WOULD NEED TO BE IN PLACE
DEMONSTRATING THE COMMITMENT TO SPECIFIC CONTROLS.
They are generally supported by procedures within your pre-requisite
program using SOPs and records )
Building Construction and Modifications Policy
Policy#: P01
Purpose
Person
responsible
Frequency
Procedure
Approved by:
developed: 5 Jul 07
To ensure that new construction and modifications to existing
building(s) and process lines are done to meet BC CDC Code
of Good Practices for Abattoirs
Owner or designate
Before new construction or modifications commence or are used
1. Owner will investigate code requirements and confer with
meat plant inspector and local authorities having jurisdiction
2. Owner will provide plans with sufficient detail to assure that
code requirements are met and potential hazards are
controlled.
3. Written approval of new construction or modifications will be
obtained from authorities having jurisdiction before
construction or modification of areas and/or equipment
affecting process flow commences.
4. All surfaces inside food areas and food contact surfaces of
equipment will be non-porous, chemical-resistant, cleanable
and sanitizable and approved for use in BC food plants.
5. Construction of modifications should be carried out in a
manner to prevent contamination of ongoing process and
products.
6. Construction will be done according to local government
requirements
7. Plans of “as built” construction should be kept on file
(signed / dated)
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Incoming Materials and Specifications Policy
Policy#: P02
Purpose
Person
responsible
Frequency
Procedure
developed: 5 Jul 07
To ensure that all incoming materials are food grade or for use in BC
meat plants (e.g. ingredients, cleaning chemicals, lubricants)
Owner or designate responsible for purchasing
Before new incoming materials are purchased
1. Owner or designate will request written assurance from
supplier that all ingredients and materials supplied will meet
all BC standards relating to materials used in food plants
2. Alternatively the owner or designate may access the CFIA
Reference Listing of Approved Materials at
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/ppc/reference/cone.shtml
3. Relevant documentation must be on site and available for all
materials used in the meat plant.
Personal Hygiene and Work Practices Policy
Policy#: P03
Purpose
Person
responsible
Frequency
Procedure
Approved by:
developed: 5 Jul 07
To ensure that employees follow good hygiene practices while
working with meat and meat products
All employees
Daily
1. Employees will wear clean smocks, boots and gloves when
working with meat
2. Employees will not wear jewelry in areas where meat is
contacted.
3. Employees will wash hands after coming into contact with
contaminants (e.g. washroom use / lunch / smoking /
pallets) before handling meat products and carcasses.
4. Employees shall change aprons or outer clothes when
moving between areas or tasks such as slaughter and meat
cutting / meat cutting and receiving, packing or shipping
product
5. Personal items such as clothing / boots / aprons / knives
must be clean before work commences and kept clean
during the shift to prevent contamination of food being
processed or packaged. Personal items are to be stored in
designated locations as required bv management.
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Tracking Policy
Policy#: P04
Purpose
Person
responsible
Frequency
Procedure
developed: 5 Jul 07
To ensure that outgoing product is properly identified to allow
traceability in the case of product recall and proper handling of
finished product
Owner or designate
Daily
1. Owner or designate will provide the person responsible for
labeling of finished product packages with the information
required: lot code (packed-on date) / product handling
instructions (e.g. keep frozen or refrigerated on cases / cook
before using “packed-on” on retail package).
2. Person responsible for labeling will attach a label to the
case containing the finished product if sold in bulk or to the
product package if sold as retail pack
3. Lot code is recorded on the condemned certificate.
4. Lot code is recorded on shipping documentation such as
bills of lading or delivery slips.
Water Quality Policy
Policy#: P05
Purpose
Person
responsible
Frequency
Procedure
Approved by:
developed: 5 Jul 07
To ensure that all water used in the plant meets drinking water
standards and is suitable for facility / equipment cleaning,
product washing, and employee use.
Owner or designate
Every 6 months
1. The person carrying out the pre-operation will visually
determine the suitability of water for its use: clarity, flow and
temperature.
2. Water and ice is tested for microbiological safety on semiannual basis and should be tested annually for conformity to
the Canadian Drinking Water Standards
3. Water testing procedure is carried out as instructed by the
laboratory or testing agency.
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Glass and Brittle Plastic Policy
Policy#: P06
Purpose
Person
responsible
Frequency
Procedure
Approved by:
developed: 5 Jul 07
To ensure that glass and brittle plastic does not come in contact
with raw or finished product.
All employees / maintenance supervisor
Daily / monthly
1. The maintenance supervisor will ensure that all glass lights
are covered with plastic covers (fluorescent lights will be
covered with a waterproof plastic cover or with plastic tubes
and end caps) or be of shatterproof construction.
2. Windows made of glass should be replaced with Plexiglas
or be covered with a plastic film on the side nearest
production to ensure that any broken glass will be retained
and not land up on product
3. Thermometers should be made of plastic or be plastic
covered (use only alcohol thermometers).
4. Utensils (scoops and measuring cups) should be made of
metal (stainless steel preferred) or of soft plastic
construction.
5. No glass containers or cups should be brought into
production or shipping areas.
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External Personnel Security Policy
Policy#: P07
Purpose
Person
responsible
Frequency
Procedure
developed: 5 Jul 07
To ensure that only authorized individuals enter the plant under the
direction of a supervisor.
All supervisors
Daily
1. All visitors, contractors and external personnel are to report
to the office and sign in if entering the plant.
2. Visitors are required to wear a hair net / hard hat with
appropriate footgear that has been cleaned before entering.
3. Visitors will be accompanied by a supervisor to ensure that
product and equipment is not contaminated.
4. Contractors will only work in areas that are separated from
the product by doors or screens. Contractors will employ
good work practices to ensure that product is not
contaminated by chemical or physical hazards.
5. Supervisors will ensure that doors are kept locked when
plant personnel are not available to provide supervision of
external personnel
Recall Policy
Policy#: P08
Purpose
Person
responsible
Frequency
Procedure
developed: 5 Jul 07
To ensure that product identified to be of questionable nature can
be recalled from food chain
Owner or designate
As required / Annual mock recall
1. Notify owner or designate immediately
2. Owner will assemble Recall team (HACCP Coordinator, Lead
hand)
3. Identify product and potential lot number with Shipping identifier
4. Owner notifies CFIA with information included: 604-775-6085
(emergency pager number)
 amount of product
 name, code numbers of food
 area of food distribution
 reason for recall
5. Identify target storage location or distribution organization
6. Notify storage or distribution supervisor to hold identified product
7. If product is in hands of consumer, cooperate fully with CFIA
personnel to issue public recall of product. Press release should
be prepared in advance and be on file. Product should be held
in storage to determine appropriate use or disposal of product.
Corrective Action Policy
Approved by:
Date:
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Policy#: P09
Purpose
Person
responsible
Frequency
Procedure
Approved by:
developed: 5 July 07
To ensure that all deviations important to the process are corrected and
logged by or under the direction of a supervisor.
All supervisors
When deviation is noted and corrective action taken
1. All deviations that may effect the final product or the preparation of
the final product shall be logged on the Corrective Action log
2. The appropriate CA will be taken and detailed on the CA log
3. The CA log will be reviewed within 1 week to assure CA is taken.
4. The completed CA will be signed off by supervisor.
Date:
Corrective Action Log
Date of
Deviation
Approved by:
Description of Deviation
Date:
Corrective Action Taken
Date CA
Completed
Verified by