Food Safety Policy
Where is our Food Safety Policy posted?
In common areas.
How many instructions or procedures will an auditor look at in each area audited?
At least one, more if problems are found.
Where can personnel view standard operating procedures and how do they get there?
Standard operating procedures are viewed on SharePoint. There is a shortcut on every desktop in the plant.
What does the acronym SQF stand for?
Safe Quality Food
When are personnel, contractors, and visitors required to wash their hands?
> Before touching product;
> After each visit to a lavatory;
> After using a handkerchief;
> After eating or drinking.
Where can you find a map of Food Safety Policy locations?
On SharePoint and in common areas.
What kind of evidence does an auditor gather?
Auditors conduct interviews, examine documents and records, look at samples, and make observations.
Name some Food Safety Topics that everyone must be trained on.
SQF, HACCP, GMP, Allergens
What is the key to achieving and keeping SQF certification?
Daily compliance with SQF requirements.
What are some important things to remember about keeping records?
> Use only approved forms;
> Fill forms out completely - Use "N/A";
> Blue pen only;
> Line through errors, write correction, and initial.
What does our Food Safety Policy say about us?
> We are committed to supplying food safe packaging products to our customers.
> We comply with customer and regulatory requirements.
> We use Good Manufacturing Practices.
> We have a food safety plan based on HACCP.
> We work to continually improve and are committed to our objectives.
Who can an auditor interview?
ANYONE can be interviewed. auditors expect all employees to know key information regarding safe quality food.
How often will Massillon personnel have refresher training?
Massillon will complete each round of refresher training over the course of 3 years.
SQF requires us to have 3 teams that support different parts of the program. Can you name them?
> HACCP Team
> Business Continuity Team
> Recall Team
Can personnel with exposed cuts or sores handle material or product?
When handling material or product, any cuts, abrasions, and sores that are exposed while wearing PPE must be covered with a bandage.
What are our Food Safety objectives for 2018-2019?
> Achieve our customer complaint goal
> Achieve a minimum “G” rating for our SQF audit
> Achieve zero (0) recalls
> Achieve 100% on time mock recalls
Who does the auditor ask about the Quality Policy?
The auditor asks at least one person in each area that is audited about the Quality Policy.
How is the training required for each employee determined?
Training is assigned by job description.
What 2 modules make up our SQF requirements?
> Module 2 - Generic to all companies, it describes the foundations of an SQF program.
> Module 13 - Specific good manufacturing practices in the food packaging industry.
How do we control pests in the plant?
> We use a Certified Pest Control Operator;
> We use traps along walls inside and outside;
> We use insect control units;
> We keep dock doors closed when not in use; and
> We remove signs of pest activity, such as webs.
Why is it important to know our Food Safety Policy?
It shows our understanding & commitment to Food Safety.
Is it true that only 1st shift personnel will be audited?
This is false. Personnel from all shifts will be audited.
Why are signed training records required?
Our documented training program must include individual training records signed and dated by trainees and verification of training signed and dated by the trainer.
What is the concept and process for creating and maintaining an SQF environment?
Say what we do - Do what we say - Prove it
What is the SQF requirement for gloves?
Gloves used for touching finished product shall be clean and maintained and replaced when needed.