Herbs/Herbals CCPs
Raw Material Sourcing and Supplier Approval
- Control Point: Ensure all herbs/herbals meet quality and safety standards.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Supplier management module tracks COAs, safety certifications, and testing results.
- Monitoring: Automated supplier approval process and tracking of test results via InterlinkIQ’s material verification system.
- Critical Limit: Only certified and tested herbs/herbals are accepted, tracked through InterlinkIQ’s compliance module.
Cleaning and Preparation of Fresh Herbs
- Control Point: Ensure proper cleaning and preparation of herbs to remove contaminants.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Sanitation module tracks water quality, equipment cleaning, and washing processes.
- Monitoring: Real-time monitoring and alerts for cleaning efficiency, managed through InterlinkIQ’s cleaning control system.
- Critical Limit: Herbs must meet microbial safety standards, verified through InterlinkIQ’s sanitation control.
Drying Process (For Dried Herbs)
- Control Point: Ensure that herbs are dried to the correct moisture content.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Drying process control module tracks time and temperature during the drying phase.
- Monitoring: Continuous tracking of drying parameters, with automated alerts for deviations via InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Herbs must reach the required moisture levels to prevent microbial growth, managed through InterlinkIQ’s drying control system.
Thermal Treatment (If Applicable)
- Control Point: Ensure that thermal treatment is effective in eliminating pathogens.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Thermal treatment control module tracks time and temperature in real time.
- Monitoring: Continuous logging of thermal process data through InterlinkIQ’s thermal control system.
- Critical Limit: Thermal treatment must achieve the defined temperature and time, managed through InterlinkIQ.
Contamination Prevention (Physical, Chemical, Biological)
- Control Point: Prevent contamination during handling and processing.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Contamination control module tracks sanitation, equipment cleaning, and employee hygiene procedures.
- Monitoring: Real-time data logging for contamination checks, managed through InterlinkIQ’s sanitation and hygiene tracking.
- Critical Limit: No contamination is acceptable, with regular testing and results managed through InterlinkIQ.
Allergen Control
- Control Point: Prevent cross-contact with allergens in multi-ingredient formulations.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Allergen management module tracks cleaning procedures and allergen testing.
- Monitoring: Automated tracking and validation of allergen controls via InterlinkIQ’s allergen control system.
- Critical Limit: No cross-contact with allergens, verified through testing and tracked via InterlinkIQ.
Packaging Integrity
- Control Point: Ensure packaging maintains product quality and prevents contamination.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Packaging control module tracks packaging inspections and seal integrity.
- Monitoring: Real-time data logging and automated alerts for packaging defects managed through InterlinkIQ’s packaging control system.
- Critical Limit: Packaging must be free of defects, with inspection data logged via InterlinkIQ.
Storage Conditions
- Control Point: Maintain optimal storage conditions to ensure product quality and safety.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Storage monitoring module tracks temperature and humidity in storage facilities.
- Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of storage conditions and alerts for deviations, managed through InterlinkIQ’s storage control system.
- Critical Limit: Storage conditions must meet defined parameters, monitored via InterlinkIQ.
Microbial Testing of Finished Products
- Control Point: Ensure finished herbs are free from harmful microorganisms.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Finished product testing module tracks microbial testing and quality assurance.
- Monitoring: Automated tracking and logging of microbial test results through InterlinkIQ’s finished product control system.
- Critical Limit: Finished products must pass microbial testing, managed through InterlinkIQ.
Traceability and Recall
- Control Point: Ensure full traceability for efficient recall management.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Traceability module tracks batch numbers, production data, and supplier details.
- Monitoring: Real-time data logging and full traceability managed via InterlinkIQ’s recall and traceability system.
- Critical Limit: 100% traceability is required, managed through InterlinkIQ for efficient recall if necessary.