Cereal CCPs
Raw Material Sourcing and Verification
- Control Point: Ensure all raw materials meet safety standards.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Supplier management module tracks certifications and COA verifications.
- Monitoring: Automated supplier verification and contaminant screening via InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Only approved suppliers are used, managed through InterlinkIQ’s supplier compliance system.
Grain Receiving and Storage
- Control Point: Maintain proper storage conditions for grains.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Real-time temperature and humidity monitoring in grain storage facilities.
- Monitoring: Continuous data tracking and alerts for deviations via InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Storage conditions must remain within safe limits, tracked by InterlinkIQ’s environmental monitoring system.
Moisture Content Control
- Control Point: Control moisture content during processing.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Moisture level tracking system integrated into the processing line.
- Monitoring: Real-time moisture monitoring, with alerts for non-compliance.
- Critical Limit: Moisture must remain below 12-14%, validated through InterlinkIQ’s automated moisture control module.
Allergen Management
- Control Point: Prevent cross-contact with allergens.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Allergen control module automates allergen segregation and equipment sanitation.
- Monitoring: Real-time allergen control monitoring via InterlinkIQ, with alerts for improper handling.
- Critical Limit: Zero cross-contamination, managed through InterlinkIQ’s allergen compliance system.
Metal Detection
- Control Point: Ensure products are free from metal contaminants.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Metal detection module tracks real-time data from detectors along the production line.
- Monitoring: Automated logging of metal detection results, with alerts for any metal contaminants.
- Critical Limit: No metal contaminants allowed, tracked by InterlinkIQ’s detection and alert system.
Fortification and Ingredient Mixing
- Control Point: Ensure accurate ingredient mixing for consistent product fortification.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Ingredient management module tracks weights and mixing parameters.
- Monitoring: Real-time ingredient usage and mixing compliance via InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Fortification levels must meet targets, managed through InterlinkIQ’s fortification tracking system.
Cooking/Extrusion Temperature Control
- Control Point: Maintain proper cooking/extrusion temperatures.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Temperature monitoring module tracks cooking and extrusion conditions in real-time.
- Monitoring: Continuous temperature logging with automated alerts through InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Cooking temperatures must meet safety requirements, tracked by InterlinkIQ’s temperature control system.
Drying and Cooling
- Control Point: Control moisture during drying and cooling.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Drying and cooling process control module monitors moisture and temperature.
- Monitoring: Real-time drying and cooling data logged and tracked via InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Final moisture content must be below 12%, monitored through InterlinkIQ’s process tracking.
Packaging Integrity
- Control Point: Ensure packaging prevents contamination and preserves product freshness.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Packaging integrity module monitors sealing and labeling processes.
- Monitoring: Automated packaging checks and real-time tracking via InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Packaging must be intact and properly labeled, verified by InterlinkIQ’s packaging control system.
Storage and Distribution
- Control Point: Maintain proper conditions during storage and distribution.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Distribution monitoring module tracks temperature and humidity in storage and transport.
- Monitoring: Real-time storage and transportation data logged and tracked through InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Safe storage conditions (temperature below 25°C, 60% RH) must be maintained, tracked by InterlinkIQ’s storage management system.