Fish/Fishery CCPs

Raw Material Receiving and Inspection

Control Point: Ensure all incoming fish meet safety and quality standards.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Supplier management module tracks fish deliveries, microbial tests, and inspection results.
Monitoring: Automated tracking of temperature logs and inspection data through InterlinkIQ’s receiving control system.
Critical Limit: Fish must be received at or below 4°C, with compliance managed through InterlinkIQ’s material verification system.

Control Point: Ensure proper storage temperatures to prevent spoilage and microbial growth.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Storage temperature monitoring module provides real-time temperature tracking and alerts.
Monitoring: Continuous logging of storage temperatures through InterlinkIQ, with alerts for deviations.
Critical Limit: Fish must be stored at or below 4°C, managed through InterlinkIQ’s temperature control system.

Control Point: Ensure effective control of parasites through freezing or inspection.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Parasite control module tracks freezing temperatures and time, or logs inspection results.
Monitoring: Continuous tracking of freezing data or visual inspection logs through InterlinkIQ’s parasite control system.
Critical Limit: Freezing temperatures must meet regulatory standards, with real-time alerts through InterlinkIQ.

Control Point: Ensure cooking or smoking processes meet safe internal temperatures.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Cooking and smoking module tracks time and temperature data in real time.
Monitoring: Automated logging and alerts for cooking or smoking processes via InterlinkIQ’s thermal process control system.
Critical Limit: Fish must reach safe internal temperatures, managed through InterlinkIQ’s cooking and smoking control system.

Control Point: Ensure rapid chilling after processing to prevent microbial growth.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Cooling control module tracks chilling times and temperatures.
Monitoring: Continuous monitoring and logging of cooling data through InterlinkIQ’s cooling process control.
Critical Limit: Fish must be chilled to below 4°C within the required time frame, managed through InterlinkIQ.

Control Point: Ensure packaging integrity to prevent contamination and maintain freshness.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Packaging control module tracks packaging quality checks and sealing integrity.
Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of packaging data via InterlinkIQ, with alerts for defects or deviations.
Critical Limit: Packaging must be free from defects, managed through InterlinkIQ’s packaging control system.

Control Point: Ensure finished fishery products meet safety and quality standards.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Finished product testing module schedules and tracks microbial tests and quality inspections.
Monitoring: Automated logging of test results and quality data through InterlinkIQ’s finished product monitoring system.
Critical Limit: No pathogens should be present in finished products, verified through InterlinkIQ’s microbial testing system.

Control Point: Ensure correct labeling and full traceability of fishery products.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Traceability and labeling module tracks batch numbers, species information, and regulatory compliance.
Monitoring: Continuous tracking of labeling accuracy and traceability data via InterlinkIQ’s traceability system.
Critical Limit: 100% accuracy in labeling and traceability, managed through InterlinkIQ.

Control Point: Prevent cross-contact with allergens in seafood processing facilities.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Allergen management module tracks cleaning protocols and allergen segregation.
Monitoring: Automated monitoring and validation of allergen control through InterlinkIQ’s allergen control system.
Critical Limit: No cross-contact with allergens, verified through InterlinkIQ’s allergen management system.