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Chisala Ng'andwe
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UK Food Certifications Ltd (soon to be Amtivo) have just released the top 10 non conformances (in no particular order) raised in the first 6 months since roll out of the new standard which are as follows:
Site facilities and GMP based:
4.1.3 – Building Fabric: Inadequate maintenance creating potential hygiene risks.
4.8.1 – Housekeeping: Cleaning standards not being maintained for certain areas or machinery.
4.9.1.2 – Glass and Brittle Plastic: Outdated registers or incomplete checks.
4.9.3.1 – Chemical Control: Discovery of unlabelled containers.
4.11.5 – Pest Proofing: Gaps in pest prevention measures such as open doors or missing netting.
Records, Systems & Documentation based:
2.4.1 – HARA Process Flow: Missing steps or incomplete inputs/outputs in site processes.
2.10.3 – HARA Review: Reviews not covering all clause requirements.
3.5.2 – Internal Audit Plan: Plans omitting key bullet-pointed elements.
4.6.3 – New Equipment Commissioning: No formal procedure for commissioning new equipment.
4.8.2 – Cleaning Procedures: Missing risk assessments, incomplete records, or unverified data.
Below are the top 5 (In descending order) from the BRCGS Annual Report 2024-2025 based on Issue 6 of the Standard.
4.8.1 - A good standard of housekeeping shall be maintained including a condition-based cleaning or 'clean as you go' policy.
4.7.6 - Only permitting temporary repairs/modifications using tape, cardboard, etc. in emergencies and where product contamination is not at risk.
4.9.3.1- Processes shall be in place to manage the use, storage and handling of chemicals to prevent chemical contamination.
4.11.5- Responsibility for identifying and controlling the risk of pest infestation and operating pest control procedures.
4.2.1 - Walls, floors, ceilings and pipe work shall be maintained in good condition and shall be capable of being kept clean.
Overall (at least based on the top 5 from 2024-2025) we see it's still the same issues being identified. What practical solutions do we need to note to keep ourselves 'always' covered on these?
Site facilities and GMP based:
4.1.3 – Building Fabric: Inadequate maintenance creating potential hygiene risks.
4.8.1 – Housekeeping: Cleaning standards not being maintained for certain areas or machinery.
4.9.1.2 – Glass and Brittle Plastic: Outdated registers or incomplete checks.
4.9.3.1 – Chemical Control: Discovery of unlabelled containers.
4.11.5 – Pest Proofing: Gaps in pest prevention measures such as open doors or missing netting.
Records, Systems & Documentation based:
2.4.1 – HARA Process Flow: Missing steps or incomplete inputs/outputs in site processes.
2.10.3 – HARA Review: Reviews not covering all clause requirements.
3.5.2 – Internal Audit Plan: Plans omitting key bullet-pointed elements.
4.6.3 – New Equipment Commissioning: No formal procedure for commissioning new equipment.
4.8.2 – Cleaning Procedures: Missing risk assessments, incomplete records, or unverified data.
Below are the top 5 (In descending order) from the BRCGS Annual Report 2024-2025 based on Issue 6 of the Standard.
4.8.1 - A good standard of housekeeping shall be maintained including a condition-based cleaning or 'clean as you go' policy.
4.7.6 - Only permitting temporary repairs/modifications using tape, cardboard, etc. in emergencies and where product contamination is not at risk.
4.9.3.1- Processes shall be in place to manage the use, storage and handling of chemicals to prevent chemical contamination.
4.11.5- Responsibility for identifying and controlling the risk of pest infestation and operating pest control procedures.
4.2.1 - Walls, floors, ceilings and pipe work shall be maintained in good condition and shall be capable of being kept clean.
Overall (at least based on the top 5 from 2024-2025) we see it's still the same issues being identified. What practical solutions do we need to note to keep ourselves 'always' covered on these?