9fbtechreview.comMAY 2020understand the process, learning, and getting feedback from all our colleagues.In-Line Product ProtectionTo reduce the number of recalls related to foreign bodies and allergens (incorrectly labeled products), electronic in-line product protection plays an extremely important part. We recognize this within Kraft Heinz and have invested a significant amount of money in the past five years in this area.In-line product protection is developing at a very quick rate and I can not stress enough the importance of label detection (barcode readers and vision systems) and foreign material controls (x-rays).If these are not installed, I highly recommend inviting the suppliers of these pieces of equipment to understand further how they can assist in protecting your customer and brand. In the end, we have an important responsibility to take here.Waste Stream AnalysisInternally at Kraft Heinz, we use the term `Waste (Reject) Stream Analysis' which is a golden rule within our company. Basically, this means having a process in place to analyze ALL outputs for your process to understand the root cause and subsequent corrective and preventive actions that need to be put in place. Focus on this area enables better understanding of processes and helps to identify the root cause of issues that can be corrected before the product is in the market, subsequently protecting customers and preventing recalls.Knowing your process and those of your suppliers and then having the right improvement plans going forward with them as partners, is critical to effective risk management.Microbiological foundationA good HACCP plan and understanding of your processes versus product portfolio is a good start, but also having a robust Cleaning and Sanitation program is key. Having the C&S program thoroughly validated with your chemical provider (partner) is important and will help you understand gaps where you can improve. Periodic maintenance programs combined with the change control procedure are important elements as well.The competency and training of your people is obviously crucial to help you to avoid issues, creating a culture of not only correcting mistakes but also a culture of prevention.Lastly, it is in the interest of us ALL to work together as one team to drive the food industry into a safer, more sustainable future ....and remember there should be no competition in Food Safety as we all have the same goal - The Best food safety for ALL our Consumers Around the world.One team, one mission ! To reduce the number of recalls related to foreign bodies and allergens (incorrectly labelled products), electronic in line product protection plays an extremely important partRachid Hassairi
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