Global Food Safety Standards - Overview & Global Food Safety Standards - Overview & Comparison of HACCP based Standards WebinarComparison of HACCP based Standards Webinar

Presenter: Ronnie Gurung

Principal Advisor, Program Manager ( Food)

SAI GLOBAL

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Webinar Overview

Background & Current Trends of Food Safety initiatives GFSI purpose and background HACCP Overview and Comparison of GFSI recognized Food Safety standards

GFSI: Elements of an effective Food Safety Management System. How to decide which scheme to apply within your organization.

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1st Polling Question

How many audits are you performing every year to satisfy customer

and regulatory requirements?

a) 1-3

b) 4-7

c) 8-11

d) 12-15

e) 15 +

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Health Risks – Recent spate of product and produce recalls Compliance to Regulation, Legal, Industry bodies Risk of bioterrorism Consumer watchdogs, Customer demands and satisfaction Food safety hazards and genetically modified food concerns Developing food technology Demand for supply chain confidence Brand protection Consistent delivery of quality service/product Gain preferred supplier status and access to new markets Realise the company's strategy for pursuing quality Operational efficiency.

Current Drivers & Risks:

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Millions of dollars in costs Kellogg’s stated in a newspaper article that

the recent peanut butter issue costs its company 70 million dollars. That was the cost to just one company

Hepatitis A scare in Sundried tomatoes

Its enough to make you sick!

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Emerging Issues

Change in Eco system – leading to more pests Unexpected Flooding. Emerging Microorganisms. Nanotechnology Dioxins in Pork ( Irish pork) Melamine in Milk Increasing food allergens

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Food Safety Standards Background

Agri-Food Group

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Polling Question

How many food safety standards does your company have to comply with?

a) 1

b) 2-4

c) 5 -7

d) More than 7

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Food Safety Background

Mandated compliance by both retailers and manufacturers around the world will continue to grow

Benchmarking of audit schemes is a good first step Further convergence between food safety standards will happen, like in

other industries GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) recognized as a benchmark

process for food safety management schemes Further inclusion and recognition of 3rd party certification programs in

regulation

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Polling Question

Have you heard about GFSI recognised standards?

a) Yes

b) No

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What is GFSI?

The Global Food Safety Initiative created in May 2000 by the Global Food Business Forum (CIES), a network of 175 retailers and 175 suppliers in over 50 countries

Established as not for profit foundation 2005 Purpose was to harmonize international food safety standards and

reduce the need for multiple supplier audits Produced GFSI Guidance Document outlining key elements that a

food safety standard should contain The GFSI guidance document is freely available on the CIES web site

www.ciesnet.com)

CCvD(Dutch

HACCP))

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GFSI Objectives

Maintain a benchmarking process for food safety management schemes to work towards convergence between food safety standards, as outlined in this guidance document.

Improve cost efficiency throughout the food supply chain through the common acceptance for GFSI recognized standards by retailers around the world.

Provide a unique international stakeholder platform for networking, knowledge exchange and sharing of best food safety practice and information.

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6.1.1 General Requirements 6.1.12 Corrective action

6.1.2 Food safety policy 6.1.13 Control of nonconformity

6.1.3 Food safety manual 6.1.14 Product release

6.1.4 Management responsibility 6.1.15 Purchasing

6.1.5 Management commitment 6.1.16 Supplier performance monitoring

6.1.6 Management review (including HACCP) 6.1.17 Traceability

6.1.7 Resource Management 6.1.18 Complaint handling

6.1.8 General documentation requirements 6.1.19 Serious incident management

6.1.9 Specifications 6.1.20 Control of measuring and monitoring devices

6.1.10 Procedures 6.1.21 Product analysis

6.1.11 Internal audit

References from the GFSI Guidance Document 5th Edition

To be approved by GFSI as a comparative, standard owners have to

ensure their Standard includes the following key elements

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GFSI - Benchmarking Benchmarking by GFSI ensures the core standards are

equivalent

The benchmarking process was not designed to create a single super standard, but to allow innovation and competitive development between standard owners, while meeting a core set of requirements

Has allowed many of the world’s biggest retail groups to accept audits against any of the five GFSI recognized processor standards namely BRC, SQF 2000, FSSC 22000(inc ISO 22000), IFS & Dutch HAACP

For agricultural standards, SQF 1000 is benchmarked.

GlobalGAP fruit and Vegetable standard Option 1&2 only has benchmarked

GFSI are working with GlobalGAP to align their benchmarking schemes to try align & provide mutual recognition of other farm standards

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GFSI Benchmarked Standards

The Global Food Safety Initiative currently fully recognises five manufacturing schemes:

BRC – Global Standard for Food Safety Version 5 International Food Standard Version 5 SQF 2000 Level 2 Dutch HACCP ( Option B) FSSC 22000 ( Conditional Recognition)

There are also two recognised primary production (pre-farm gate) schemes Global GAP ( Fruit and Vegetable scope options 1 and 2 only) SQF 1000 Level 2 ( against version 4 of the GFSI document)

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Food Safety Management Programs

Agri-Food Group

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HACCP))

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Polling Question

Are you familiar with Codex HACCP Principles

a) Yes

b) No

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Codex Alimentarius Commission

The Codex Alimentarius Commission was created in 1963 by FAO and WHO.

The purpose of Codex Alimentarius is: “to guide and promote the elaboration and establishment of definitions and requirements for foods, to assist in their harmonisation and, in doing so, to facilitate international trade.”

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So what is HACCP?

Hazard Analysis

Involves Identification of Hazard and their assessment.

Critical Control Points

A point, step or procedure where a control can be used and a food hazard can be prevented, eliminated or reduced to acceptable levels

HACCP focuses on preventing hazards in the food industry, not on catching them when it’s too late.

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Preliminary Steps of HACCP

1. Assemble a team

2. Describe the product

3. Identify the intended use

4. Construct a flow diagram (and plant layout)

5. On-site confirmation of flow diagram

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HACCP 7 Principles:

1. Conduct a Hazard Analysis:

2. Identify the critical control points (CCPs) in the process.

3. Establish critical limits for preventive measures associated with each identified CCP.

4. Establish CCP monitoring requirements.

5. Establish corrective action to be taken when monitoring indicates that there is a deviation from an established critical limit

6. Establish effective record keeping procedures that document the HACCP system

7. Establish procedures for verification that the HACCP system is working correctly.

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What is a Food Safety Management System

Food Safety Management System

HACCP System

Quality Management System applied to Food Safety

Quality Assurance (managerial requirements)

Management commitment

Organizational structure

Resources

Documentation

Communication

Quality Control (operational requirements)

Incoming materials

Product Realization

Measurements

Traceability

Nonconformities

Prerequisite Programs

(Good Practices)

Premises

Facilities

Services

Maintenance

Cleaning & disinfection

Personal hygiene

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Elements of an effective FSMS may include:

Prerequisite programs HACCP Management Commitment Document and Record Management System Internal Audit Communication processes Training System Review and Update Continual Improvement of the system

Food Safety Management System

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BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, Issue 5 Developed 1998 Provides a measure for food manufacturers and suppliers to

demonstrate a level of competence Comprehensive in scope, covering areas of quality, hygiene, and

product safety and food safety managements practices Approved by GFSI in 2000 Many UK, North American and many European retailers, and

brand owners will only consider business with suppliers who have gained certification to the appropriate BRC Global Standard.

Agri-Food Group

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Key components – Management Commitment, HACCP, Prerequisite programs

Annual surveillance visits for Grade A & B sites & 6 monthly for Grade C

10 clauses in the standard are classed as fundamentals that must be in place

Each clause of the standard begins with a “statement of intent”

– CLAUSE 1--”SENIOR MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT AND CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT” – CLAUSE 2--”THE FOOD SAFETY PLAN--HACCP” – CLAUSE 3.5--”INTERNAL AUDITS” – CLAUSE 3.8--”CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION” – CLAUSE 3.9--”TRACEABILITY” – CLAUSE 4.3.1--”LAYOUT, PRODUCT FLOW AND SEGREGATION” – CLAUSE 4.9--”HOUSEKEEPING AND HYGIENE” – CLAUSE 5.2--”HANDLING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC MATERIALS- MATERIALS

CONTAINING ALLERGENS AND IDENTITY PRESERVED MATERIALS”– CLAUSE 6.1--”CONTROL OF OPERATIONS”

BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, Issue 5

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SQF 2000 Code 6th Edition

First launched is 1994, now it 6th edition It is designed to meet the needs of buyers and suppliers worldwide Guidance documents for specific food industry sectors such as dairy,

fish, eggs, fruit, vegetable and meat processing, as well as storage, transportation and distribution

Certification at three levels and on an annual basis SQF certification trademark may be used after achieving and

maintaining level 3 certification 3rd party audit to verify the producer is adhering to the rigorous

requirements of the SQF Code Innovative optional modules for responsible environmental and social

practices and food defense SQF 2000 and 1000

Agri-Food Group

SQF 2000

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International Food Standard (IFS) Version 5

International Food Standard set up in 2002 by the German retail association

The IFS is a food safety and quality management protocol based on HACCP that is designed for producers of all types of food products

Set up specifically in view of retailers' needs In widespread use in Europe The IFS Food is a Standard for auditing retailer and wholesaler

branded food product suppliers Only used when a product is “processed” or when there is a hazard for

product contamination during the primary packing. Similar in content to BRC but operates a scoring system for outcomes

& includes two levels of certificates

Agri-Food Group

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ISO 22000:2005

Published in 2005

Specifies the requirements for a FSMS combining key elements to ensure food safety along the food chain, up to the point of final consumption: – interactive communication, – system management,– prerequisite programs, – incorporates all 7 HACCP principles.

The goal was to encourage harmonization of the many national and private standards in existence and add the management systems approach of ISO 9001

Agri-Food Group

ISO 22000:2005

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FSSC 22000 developed to fill the gaps of pre requisites that are missing from ISO 22000, which on its own is not benchmark equivalent

The Foundation for Food Safety Certification was founded in 2004

The Foundation developed FSSC 22000: the ISO 22000 and PAS 220-based certification scheme for certification of food manufacturers

This development is supported by the Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries of the European Union (CIAA).

FSSC 22000 covers a complete certification scheme for food safety systems– based on the food safety management standard ISO 22000: 2005 ‘Requirements

for any organization in the food chain’ and – the publicly available specification for Prerequisite programs on food safety for

food manufacturing, BSI-PAS 220:2008.

The scheme uses existing standards for certification (ISO 22000, PAS 220 and ISO 22003) and the certification will be accredited under the standard ISO guide 65 (process certification).

Requires an annual audit to the PAS requirements

FSSC 22000

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Dutch HACCP Code

Set up in 1996 by the Dutch National Board of Experts Focuses on all operators along the food chain Establishes requirements on quality management systems and HACCP systems

but not on good practices Although this standard was the first HACCP based certification program, it has

weaker penetration than other GFSI benchmarked standards. It concerns the Dutch market and is mainly supported by Dutch retailers.

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(Dutch HACCP)(Dutch HACCP)

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Other Food Safety Assessment Programs

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GLOBAL G.A.P. 3rd Version 2007 is a single integrated standard with modular applications for different product groups

GLOBAL G.A.P. is a private sector body that sets voluntary standards for the certification of agricultural products around the globe

It developed into GLOBAL G.A.P. from a 1997 initiative by retailers belonging to the Euro-Retailer Produce Working Group (EUREP)

The Standard serves as a global reference system for other existing standards and can also easily and directly be applied by all parties of the primary food sector

Its applications range from plant and livestock production to plant propagation materials and compound feed manufacturing

GlobalGAP is working with GFSI to try and agree mutual recognition of each schemes benchmarking procedures

GLOBAL G.A.P.

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GMA-SAFE

The GMA-SAFE Program created in 2001 by leading food industry and quality assurance professionals and members of the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA)

Created out of industry’s concern that contemporary auditing schemes were not adequate for their needs, or were duplicative

Operated by QMI-SAI Global, the Americas Division of SAI Global Limited Records in an accessible database a narrative description of how and to what

extent an organization meets a wide range of requirements, covering food safety, food security, and quality management

Enables organizations to evaluate suppliers using their own standards of excellence

Is currently the leading program used by organizations across the Americas

Agri-Food Group

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The story so far……….

APPLIED INFORMATION SERVICES

Each of the GFSI benchmarked standards have a unique set of requirements and market slant

Approach is changing Proprietary programs are giving way to broad consensus-based standards Assessment of management systems and processes are complementing

prescriptive “snap-shot” or inspection-based approaches Third party verification and certification of compliance to consensus-based

standards are being adopted

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Polling Question

Which standard are you most interested in implementing or have implemented in your organization?

a) BRC 

b) Codex HACCP

c) IFS

d) ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000

e) SQF 2000

f) GMA-SAFE

 

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OUTCOMES OF COMPREHENSIVE FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Protect the customer and, in turn, corporate requirements Assure operations meet regulatory requirements Provide the customer with consistent safe product Enhance the overall customer experience Result in improved control of the process, creating less waste of all resources

including raw materials, energy and labour Improve employee productivity and promote a sense pride of performance Develop a disciplined approach to change and continuous improvement of

product quality Cultivate quick, professional response to problems Support consistency with other major food organisations, i.e. meeting

competitive professional standards Enhance the ability to recall product.

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Polling Question

Which standard would like to know more about ?

a) ISO 22000

b) BRC

c) IFS

d) SQF 2000

e) Codex HACCP ( guideline)

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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

How do we decide the most appropriate approach for our individual organization?

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How do I choose?

Pressure from retail food industry Review existing management systems Gap Analysis Customer requirements Pricing

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Other considerations

The growth and acceptance of FSSC 22000 is expected to increase rapidly since conditional approval by GFSI

Some standards are directed toward certain areas of the food industry, for example:– FSSC 22000 applies to food manufacturers and processors only – Processors could benefit from SQF 2000 or BRC

Some standards are directed toward certain areas of the food industry e.g. for packaging facilities BRC offers a packaging audit, SQF 2000 covers packaging in detail and GMA-SAFE offers

a packaging audit

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Taking The Next Steps – an Action Plan

Assess your current position and gaps

Build your knowledge base, learn about these standards

Make a commitment to the journey…must be driven from top management

Choose the right training path that fits your organization

Choose a certification body that fits your organization and is committed to your success

Start now…even with a small scope you can only benefit

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If food industry senior management do not get on board now with driving continual improvement in safety and quality, which meet today's global market demands, they will lose their competitive edge and risk losing

business!

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SAI Global’s Upcoming Food Safety Programs

Understanding Food Safety Management Systems (One Day)

Developing HACCP Food Safety Systems (Three Days)

Internal Food Safety Auditor (Two Days) Lead Auditor in Food Safety Management Systems

(5 Days)

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