Manufacturing CCPs

Raw Material Receiving and Inspection

  • Control Point: Ensure all raw materials meet safety and quality standards before production.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Supplier management module tracks incoming shipments and inspections.
  • Monitoring: Automated tracking of inspection data and quality results through InterlinkIQ’s material verification system.
  • Critical Limit: Only raw materials that pass inspection are entered into the production process, managed by InterlinkIQ’s quality control module.

Storage of Raw Materials

  • Control Point: Maintain optimal storage conditions for raw materials.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Storage monitoring module tracks temperature and humidity in real-time.
  • Monitoring: Continuous monitoring and alerting for temperature or humidity deviations managed via InterlinkIQ.
  • Critical Limit: Raw materials must be stored within defined conditions, tracked through InterlinkIQ’s storage management system.

Processing Parameters (Temperature, Time, Pressure)

  • Control Point: Maintain critical processing parameters during manufacturing.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Process control module tracks and logs temperature, time, and pressure data.
  • Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of processing conditions with alerts for deviations via InterlinkIQ.
  • Critical Limit: Parameters must remain within established limits, verified and managed through InterlinkIQ’s process control system.

Equipment Calibration and Maintenance

  • Control Point: Ensure all manufacturing equipment is calibrated and maintained regularly.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Maintenance management module schedules and tracks calibration and maintenance activities.
  • Monitoring: Documentation of calibration records and maintenance schedules via InterlinkIQ.
  • Critical Limit: Equipment must be calibrated according to defined schedules, managed through InterlinkIQ’s maintenance tracking system.

Quality Control Checks

  • Control Point: Conduct regular quality checks on products during and after manufacturing.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Quality assurance module tracks inspection schedules and results.
  • Monitoring: Automated logging of quality control checks through InterlinkIQ’s quality monitoring system.
  • Critical Limit: All products must meet established quality standards, tracked and managed through InterlinkIQ.

Contamination Control

  • Control Point: Prevent cross-contamination during the manufacturing process.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Hygiene and sanitation module tracks cleaning protocols and adherence.
  • Monitoring: Regular monitoring and validation of sanitation practices via InterlinkIQ’s sanitation tracking system.
  • Critical Limit: No evidence of contamination should be present, verified through inspections and testing.

Allergen Management

  • Control Point: Prevent cross-contact with allergens in the manufacturing process.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Allergen management module tracks allergen-containing ingredients and cleaning procedures.
  • Monitoring: Automated monitoring of allergen controls and cleaning validations via InterlinkIQ.
  • Critical Limit: No cross-contact with allergens should occur, verified through InterlinkIQ’s allergen tracking system.

Packaging and Labeling

  • Control Point: Ensure proper packaging and labeling of finished products.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Packaging control module tracks packaging integrity and label compliance.
  • Monitoring: Regular checks for packaging defects and label accuracy, managed through InterlinkIQ.
  • Critical Limit: Packaging must be sealed correctly and labels must meet regulatory requirements, verified through InterlinkIQ.

Finished Product Testing

  • Control Point: Ensure that finished products meet safety and quality standards before distribution.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Finished product testing module schedules and tracks testing activities.
  • Monitoring: Automated logging of test results and quality checks through InterlinkIQ’s finished product quality monitoring system.
  • Critical Limit: Finished products must meet all safety and quality specifications, managed via InterlinkIQ.

Storage of Finished Products

  • Control Point: Maintain proper storage conditions for finished products.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Finished product storage module tracks temperature and humidity levels in real-time.
  • Monitoring: Continuous monitoring and alerts for storage deviations managed through InterlinkIQ.
  • Critical Limit: Finished products must be stored under specified conditions to ensure safety and quality, tracked via InterlinkIQ.

Traceability and Recall Procedures

  • Control Point: Ensure full traceability of materials and products throughout the manufacturing process.
  • InterlinkIQ Feature: Traceability module tracks batch numbers, production data, and supplier information.
  • Monitoring: Real-time data logging for traceability managed through InterlinkIQ’s tracking system.
  • Critical Limit: 100% traceability is required, with all data captured in InterlinkIQ

InterlinkIQ software provides an integrated approach to managing Critical Control Points (CCPs) in the manufacturing process. From raw material receiving and inspection to processing parameters, quality control, and allergen management, InterlinkIQ ensures that safety, quality, and regulatory compliance are maintained at every stage. The system’s real-time monitoring, automated alerts, and comprehensive traceability functions support safe and efficient manufacturing operations, enabling quick response in case of any issues that may arise.

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