Food CCPs
Raw Material Sourcing and Receiving
- Control Point: Ensure raw materials meet food safety and quality standards.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Supplier management module tracks COAs, test results, and supplier compliance.
- Monitoring: Automated tracking of incoming materials through InterlinkIQ’s raw material verification system.
- Critical Limit: Only materials that meet safety standards are approved, managed through InterlinkIQ’s quality control system.
Storage of Raw Materials
- Control Point: Ensure raw materials are stored safely to prevent spoilage or contamination.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Storage monitoring module tracks temperature and humidity conditions in real time.
- Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of storage areas, with alerts for temperature or humidity deviations through InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Storage conditions must remain within specified limits, tracked through InterlinkIQ’s storage control system.
Processing and Mixing
- Control Point: Ensure that processing and mixing are consistent to maintain product safety and quality.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Processing control module monitors ingredient ratios, times, and mixing speeds.
- Monitoring: Real-time monitoring and data logging through InterlinkIQ’s processing system ensures consistency.
- Critical Limit: Process parameters must be met, with deviations flagged through InterlinkIQ.
Thermal Processing (Cooking, Pasteurization, Sterilization)
- Control Point: Ensure pathogens are eliminated through proper thermal processing.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Thermal processing module tracks time and temperature in real time.
- Monitoring: Continuous logging and alerts for deviations from cooking or pasteurization standards via InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Time and temperature must meet safety standards, with data tracked through InterlinkIQ’s process control system.
Cooling
- Control Point: Ensure rapid cooling after thermal processing to prevent bacterial growth.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Cooling control module monitors time and temperature.
- Monitoring: Automated alerts for deviations in cooling parameters, tracked through InterlinkIQ’s cooling control system.
- Critical Limit: Products must be cooled within specified time limits, managed through InterlinkIQ’s temperature control.
Allergen Control
- Control Point: Prevent cross-contact with allergens during production.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Allergen management module tracks cleaning validation and allergen testing.
- Monitoring: Allergen control procedures are monitored and verified through InterlinkIQ’s allergen tracking system.
- Critical Limit: No cross-contact with allergens, confirmed by allergen testing through InterlinkIQ.
Packaging and Sealing
- Control Point: Ensure proper packaging to prevent contamination and preserve product quality.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Packaging control module tracks sealing integrity and tamper-evident features.
- Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of packaging integrity and automated alerts for defects through InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Packaging must meet quality standards, managed through InterlinkIQ’s packaging control system.
Metal Detection or X-ray Inspection
- Control Point: Ensure no foreign objects are present in finished products.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Metal detection module tracks real-time scanning results and alerts for foreign objects.
- Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of metal detection or X-ray systems through InterlinkIQ’s detection module.
- Critical Limit: No foreign objects detected, verified through InterlinkIQ’s inspection system.
Labeling and Date Coding
- Control Point: Ensure proper labeling and date coding for traceability and consumer safety.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Labeling control module tracks label accuracy and expiration date verification.
- Monitoring: Automated monitoring of labeling processes, with alerts for errors, managed through InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Labels must be accurate and compliant, managed through InterlinkIQ’s labeling control system.
Storage and Distribution
- Control Point: Maintain proper conditions during storage and distribution to prevent spoilage.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Cold chain monitoring module tracks temperature and humidity during storage and transport.
- Monitoring: Real-time monitoring and alerts for deviations through InterlinkIQ’s cold chain management system.
- Critical Limit: Storage and transport conditions must meet specified limits, tracked via InterlinkIQ.
Finished Product Testing
- Control Point: Ensure that finished products meet all safety and quality standards.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Finished product testing module tracks microbial and quality tests.
- Monitoring: Microbial testing and quality control are automated and logged through InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Products must meet safety standards, verified through InterlinkIQ’s testing system.
Traceability and Recall Procedures
- Control Point: Ensure full traceability of ingredients and products for recall management.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Traceability module tracks batch numbers, supplier data, and production information.
- Monitoring: Real-time data logging for complete traceability through InterlinkIQ’s recall and traceability system.
- Critical Limit: 100% traceability is maintained through InterlinkIQ.