Proteins CCPs

Raw Material Receiving and Quality Inspection

  • Control Point: Ensure all incoming protein sources (e.g., meat, fish, plant-based proteins) meet safety and quality standards, including microbial limits and freshness.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Supplier management module tracks incoming shipments, inspections, and testing results (e.g., microbial counts, spoilage indicators).
  • Monitoring: Automated tracking of inspection data and test results through InterlinkIQ’s material verification system.
  • Critical Limit: Raw materials must comply with established quality and safety criteria, managed through InterlinkIQ’s quality control module

Storage of Raw Proteins

  • Control Point: Maintain optimal storage conditions to prevent spoilage, microbial growth, and cross-contamination.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Storage monitoring module tracks real-time temperature, humidity, and pest control measures in storage areas.
  • Monitoring: Continuous monitoring with automated alerts for temperature or humidity deviations through InterlinkIQ’s environmental control system.
  • Critical Limit: Storage conditions must adhere to specified temperature and humidity ranges, managed through InterlinkIQ.

Protein Processing (Cutting/Grinding)

  • Control Point: Ensure effective processing techniques that minimize the risk of contamination and ensure consistent particle size.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Process monitoring module tracks equipment performance, processing temperatures, and throughput efficiency.
  • Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of processing conditions, logged through InterlinkIQ’s system to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Critical Limit: Processing parameters must meet safety and quality standards, verified through InterlinkIQ’s process control system.

Cooking (If Applicable)

  • Control Point: Ensure cooking processes eliminate harmful microorganisms and meet safety standards for protein products.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Thermal processing module tracks cooking temperatures, times, and process controls in real time.
  • Monitoring: Continuous logging of cooking data (time and temperature) via InterlinkIQ’s thermal process control system.
  • Critical Limit: Cooking parameters must meet defined safety standards, managed through InterlinkIQ’s process control system.

Cooling of Cooked Proteins

  • Control Point: Rapidly cool cooked proteins to prevent the growth of pathogens.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Cooling control module tracks cooling times and temperatures to ensure rapid and safe cooling.
  • Monitoring: Continuous monitoring and automated alerts for cooling process deviations through InterlinkIQ’s cooling control system.
  • Critical Limit: Cooling must occur within specified time frames and temperature limits to ensure safety, managed through InterlinkIQ.

Mixing and Formulation

  • Control Point: Ensure accurate mixing and formulation of protein products to maintain consistency and prevent contamination.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Mixing control module tracks ingredient quantities, mixing times, and equipment cleanliness.
  • Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of mixing parameters and logging of ingredient usage via InterlinkIQ’s formulation control system.
  • Critical Limit: All formulations must meet specified standards for consistency and safety, verified through InterlinkIQ’s system.

Packaging and Sealing

  • Control Point: Ensure proper packaging and sealing to prevent contamination and maintain product integrity.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Packaging control module monitors seal integrity, packaging defects, and compliance with safety standards.
  • Monitoring: Automated monitoring of packaging processes with real-time alerts for defects, logged through InterlinkIQ’s packaging control system.
  • Critical Limit: Packaging must be sealed properly and free from defects, managed via InterlinkIQ’s packaging integrity system.

Metal Detection

  • Control Point: Ensure finished protein products are free from metal contaminants.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Metal detection control module tracks detector calibration, operation, and testing.
  • Monitoring: Continuous tracking of metal detection performance, with real-time alerts for anomalies through InterlinkIQ’s metal detection monitoring system.
  • Critical Limit: No metal contamination should be detected, verified through InterlinkIQ’s metal detection control system

Finished Product Testing

  • Control Point: Ensure finished protein products meet microbial safety, nutritional claims, and quality standards.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Finished product testing module tracks microbial, nutritional, and quality tests on finished protein products.
  • Monitoring: Automated tracking of test results and real-time alerts for deviations through InterlinkIQ’s product testing system.
  • Critical Limit: Finished products must pass all safety and quality tests, managed through InterlinkIQ’s product testing module

Traceability and Recall Procedures

  • Control Point: Ensure full traceability of all raw materials and finished protein products.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Traceability module tracks batch numbers, supplier details, and production data in real time.
  • Monitoring: Continuous traceability is logged via InterlinkIQ’s system, ensuring quick recall management when necessary.
  • Critical Limit: 100% traceability is required, with all data captured in InterlinkIQ’s recall and traceability system.

InterlinkIQ software facilitates efficient monitoring and management of CCPs in the proteins processing industry. From raw material receiving, cooking, and cooling to packaging, metal detection, and traceability, InterlinkIQ enhances food safety and compliance through real-time tracking, automated alerts, and thorough documentation. The system ensures high standards of safety and quality, making it an essential tool for maintaining excellence in protein processing operations.

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