Receiving Organic Materials CCPs
Organic Raw Material Receiving and Quality Inspection
- Control Point: Ensure all incoming organic materials (oilseeds, fruits, or nuts) meet organic certification standards and quality requirements, free from prohibited substances.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: The supplier management module tracks incoming organic shipments, documenting inspections, organic certifications, and testing results (e.g., aflatoxins and pesticide residues).
- Monitoring: Automated tracking of inspection data, organic certifications, and test results is facilitated through InterlinkIQ’s material verification system.
- Critical Limit: All organic materials must comply with organic certification standards and pass specified quality checks, with data managed through InterlinkIQ’s quality control module.
Receiving Procedures
- Control Point: Implement protocols to verify that all received organic materials are accurately documented and meet safety standards.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: The receiving module allows staff to input data directly into the system, including supplier information, certification details, and batch numbers for traceability.
- Monitoring: Continuous logging of incoming shipments and relevant documentation through InterlinkIQ’s real-time tracking system.
- Critical Limit: All documentation must be complete and accurate, confirming that received materials are organic and comply with certification requirements.
Supplier Verification
- Control Point: Confirm that all suppliers are certified organic and compliant with relevant organic regulations.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: The supplier management module tracks and stores all supplier certifications and compliance history.
- Monitoring: Regular updates and verification of supplier credentials through InterlinkIQ, ensuring ongoing compliance with organic standards.
- Critical Limit: Only suppliers with valid organic certifications are permitted to provide materials, as verified through InterlinkIQ’s supplier management system.
Contamination Prevention
- Control Point: Implement procedures to prevent contamination during the receiving process.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Environmental control features monitor conditions in the receiving area, ensuring compliance with organic handling standards.
- Monitoring: Real-time alerts for any deviations in receiving conditions, such as temperature or humidity, are provided through InterlinkIQ’s environmental monitoring system.
- Critical Limit: The receiving area must maintain conditions that prevent contamination, documented and managed through InterlinkIQ.
Quality Testing
- Control Point: Conduct quality testing on incoming organic materials to verify compliance with safety and quality standards.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: The testing module tracks and manages all quality tests conducted on received materials, including microbial tests and contaminant screening.
- Monitoring: Automated tracking of test results and real-time alerts for any deviations from expected results via InterlinkIQ’s product testing system.
- Critical Limit: Incoming organic materials must pass all safety and quality tests, with data managed through InterlinkIQ’s testing module.
Traceability and Documentation
- Control Point: Ensure complete traceability of all organic materials from receipt to processing.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: The traceability module captures all relevant data, including batch numbers, supplier details, and certification documents for each shipment.
- Monitoring: Continuous logging of traceability data through InterlinkIQ’s system, enabling quick access to records for audits or recalls.
- Critical Limit: 100% traceability is required for all incoming organic materials, with data captured and accessible in InterlinkIQ’s traceability system.