BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 4.10.1.2: 4.10.1.2 Type, location and sensitivity of detection specified, validated and justified to best practice

The type, location and sensitivity of each detection or removal method must be specified in the documented system, applying industry best practice for the material and product, with the location and the factors influencing sensitivity validated and justified.

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Other controls in Section 4: Site standards – BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9

4.1.1 4.1.1 Local activities and site environment assessed, with protective measures reviewed on change
4.1.2 4.1.2 External areas and traffic routes maintained
4.1.3 4.1.3 Building fabric maintained against pests, water and contaminants
4.1.4 4.1.4 Controlled access with visitor records, briefed contractors and visitors, and staff trained in security
4.10.1.1 4.10.1.1 A documented assessment of each process for foreign-body detection or removal equipment
4.10.1.3 4.10.1.3 Test frequency defined against customer requirements and the ability to hold product; corrective action on failure
4.10.1.4 4.10.1.4 Detected foreign material investigated and rejects analysed for trends
4.10.2.1 4.10.2.1 Filters and sieves of specified mesh giving maximum practical protection

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