Halal CCPs

Halal Certification of Suppliers

  • Control Point: Ensure all suppliers possess valid halal certifications.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Supplier management module tracks halal certification status and expiration dates.
  • Monitoring: Automated verification alerts for supplier certifications through InterlinkIQ’s compliance tracking system.
  • Critical Limit: Only suppliers with valid halal certifications are approved for raw material sourcing, managed through InterlinkIQ.

Raw Material Inspection and Acceptance

  • Control Point: Verify that raw materials are halal-certified upon acceptance.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Material verification module logs incoming raw materials and certification checks.
  • Monitoring: Continuous tracking of inspection results for raw materials via InterlinkIQ’s quality control system.
  • Critical Limit: All raw materials must meet halal certification standards, verified through InterlinkIQ.

Storage of Halal Ingredients

  • Control Point: Ensure proper segregation of halal ingredients from non-halal items.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Storage monitoring module tracks inventory and location of halal ingredients.
  • Monitoring: Regular checks and alerts for storage segregation via InterlinkIQ’s inventory management system.
  • Critical Limit: Halal ingredients must be stored in designated areas with proper labeling, managed through InterlinkIQ.

Preparation and Processing

  • Control Point: Maintain halal integrity during food preparation.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Processing control module monitors cleaning and sanitation logs.
  • Monitoring: Automated validation of cleaning procedures and equipment usage via InterlinkIQ’s sanitation tracking system.
  • Critical Limit: Equipment and surfaces must be cleaned before halal processing, validated through InterlinkIQ’s logs.

Cooking and Temperature Control

  • Control Point: Ensure proper cooking times and temperatures for halal products.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Cooking monitoring module tracks cooking parameters in real time.
  • Monitoring: Continuous logging of cooking data, with alerts for deviations via InterlinkIQ’s temperature control system.
  • Critical Limit: Cooking temperatures must meet specified standards, tracked through InterlinkIQ.

Cooling and Storage After Cooking

  • Control Point: Ensure rapid cooling of cooked halal products.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Cooling control module monitors temperatures and cooling times.
  • Monitoring: Automated alerts for cooling deviations logged through InterlinkIQ’s cooling monitoring system.
  • Critical Limit: Cooked products must cool to below 7°C within required time frames, managed via InterlinkIQ.

Handling and Serving

  • Control Point: Maintain halal integrity during handling and serving.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Staff training module tracks compliance with halal handling protocols.
  • Monitoring: Regular audits and monitoring of handling practices through InterlinkIQ’s staff training records.
  • Critical Limit: Strict adherence to handling protocols must be maintained, verified through InterlinkIQ.

Packaging and Labeling

  • Control Point: Ensure compliant packaging and labeling for halal products.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Packaging control module tracks labeling compliance and packaging integrity.
  • Monitoring: Regular checks and audits of packaging practices via InterlinkIQ’s labeling system.
  • Critical Limit: All packaging must be labeled correctly with halal certification, verified through InterlinkIQ.

Distribution and Transportation

  • Control Point: Maintain halal integrity during transportation.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Transportation monitoring module tracks transport conditions and vehicle usage.
  • Monitoring: Continuous tracking of transport conditions through InterlinkIQ’s logistics management system.
  • Critical Limit: Halal products must be transported in dedicated vehicles, tracked and managed via InterlinkIQ.

Traceability and Recall Procedures

  • Control Point: Ensure complete traceability of halal products.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Traceability module tracks batch numbers and supplier data throughout the supply chain.
  • Monitoring: Real-time data logging for traceability managed through InterlinkIQ’s recall system.
  • Critical Limit: 100% traceability must be maintained, ensuring quick response for recalls, managed by InterlinkIQ.

InterlinkIQ software provides robust monitoring, tracking, and compliance capabilities for Critical Control Points (CCPs) in halal food production. From supplier certification and raw material inspection to cooking processes, cooling, and handling, InterlinkIQ ensures that halal standards are met at every stage of production. The system’s real-time monitoring, automated alerts, and traceability functions support safe and compliant halal food processing, ensuring adherence to regulations and facilitating efficient recall procedures when necessary.

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