Gluten-Free CCPs

Raw Material Sourcing and Verification

  • Control Point: Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and sourced from approved suppliers.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Supplier management module tracks incoming ingredient certifications and verification processes.
  • Monitoring: Automated tracking of supplier certifications and inspection results via InterlinkIQ’s material verification system.
  • Critical Limit: Only certified gluten-free ingredients are accepted, managed through InterlinkIQ’s compliance tracking.

Ingredient Storage

  • Control Point: Store gluten-free ingredients separately from gluten-containing materials.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Storage monitoring module tracks ingredient locations and segregation compliance.
  • Monitoring: Real-time monitoring and alerts for storage conditions and labeling compliance via InterlinkIQ.
  • Critical Limit: Gluten-free ingredients must be stored in designated, clearly labeled areas, tracked through InterlinkIQ.

Production Equipment Cleaning and Validation

  • Control Point: Ensure thorough cleaning and validation of equipment before gluten-free production.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Cleaning validation module tracks cleaning protocols and verification processes.
  • Monitoring: Automated logging of cleaning results and validation checks through InterlinkIQ’s sanitation tracking system.
  • Critical Limit: Equipment must be verified free of gluten residues before production, managed by InterlinkIQ.

Process Control for Cross-Contact Prevention

  • Control Point: Implement procedures to prevent cross-contact during production.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Cross-contact prevention module monitors production processes and staff training compliance.
  • Monitoring: Continuous monitoring and reporting of cross-contact prevention measures via InterlinkIQ.
  • Critical Limit: No cross-contact with gluten-containing ingredients is allowed, verified through InterlinkIQ’s monitoring system.

Mixing and Formulation

  • Control Point: Ensure controlled mixing processes to maintain gluten-free status.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Mixing control module tracks ingredient usage and mixing parameters.
  • Monitoring: Real-time data logging for mixing processes via InterlinkIQ to ensure compliance.
  • Critical Limit: Only gluten-free ingredients must be used, with mixing processes preventing cross-contact, managed through InterlinkIQ.

Allergen Management

  • Control Point: Prevent cross-contact with allergens during gluten-free processing.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Allergen management module tracks cleaning protocols and allergen testing.
  • Monitoring: Automated monitoring of allergen control measures via InterlinkIQ’s allergen tracking system.
  • Critical Limit: No cross-contact with allergens must occur, verified through InterlinkIQ’s allergen management system.

Baking and Thermal Processing

  • Control Point: Ensure sufficient baking or cooking processes to eliminate contaminants.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Thermal processing module tracks time and temperature during baking or cooking.
  • Monitoring: Continuous logging of process parameters and alerts for deviations through InterlinkIQ.
  • Critical Limit: Processes must meet defined time and temperature requirements, tracked by InterlinkIQ’s thermal control system.

Cooling

  • Control Point: Ensure rapid cooling of gluten-free products after processing.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Cooling control module tracks cooling times and temperatures in real time.
  • Monitoring: Automated alerts for temperature deviations and tracking of cooling processes via InterlinkIQ.
  • Critical Limit: Products must be cooled to specified temperatures within required time limits, managed through InterlinkIQ.

Packaging and Labeling

  • Control Point: Ensure accurate packaging and labeling of gluten-free products.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Packaging control module monitors label compliance and packaging integrity.
  • Monitoring: Regular checks of packaging materials and label information through InterlinkIQ’s compliance tracking system.
  • Critical Limit: Packaging must accurately reflect gluten-free status, with no cross-contamination indicators, verified through InterlinkIQ.

Finished Product Testing

  • Control Point: Ensure finished products meet gluten-free standards through testing.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Finished product testing module tracks microbial and gluten testing results.
  • Monitoring: Automated logging of test results through InterlinkIQ’s quality control system.
  • Critical Limit: Finished products must test below the allowable gluten limit (e.g., < 20 ppm), managed through InterlinkIQ.

Traceability and Recall Procedures

  • Control Point: Ensure full traceability of gluten-free ingredients and products.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Traceability module tracks batch numbers, supplier details, and production data.
  • Monitoring: Real-time data logging for full traceability, managed through InterlinkIQ’s recall and traceability system.
  • Critical Limit: 100% traceability is required, with all data captured in InterlinkIQ.

InterlinkIQ software provides an integrated solution for managing Critical Control Points (CCPs) in gluten-free production. From sourcing and storing gluten-free ingredients to production processes and finished product testing, InterlinkIQ ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The system’s real-time monitoring, automated alerts, and traceability functions support safe gluten-free production, ensuring that products meet gluten-free criteria while minimizing the risk of cross-contamination.

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