BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 4.10.7.1: Other detection and removal equipment checked to the manufacturer's instructions

What does 4.10.7.1 require?

Any other equipment that detects or removes foreign bodies, such as gravity separators, fluid-bed systems or aspirators, must be checked in line with the manufacturer's instructions, and the checks documented.

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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
4.10.1.2 4.10.1.2 Type, location and sensitivity of detection specified, validated and justified to best practice
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

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MCP endpoint All BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 controls