Allergens in product check
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1. Ingredient Review:
- Identify all ingredients used in the product formulation.
- Verify that each ingredient is accurately listed on the product label.
- Check ingredient specifications for allergen declarations or cross-contamination risks.
2. Allergen Identification:
- Identify common allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, dairy, eggs, fish, and shellfish.
- Ensure that allergens are clearly identified on the product label using standardized allergen declarations (e.g., “Contains:”).
- Label any potential sources of allergen cross-contact during manufacturing or processing.
3. Supplier Verification:
- Verify allergen information provided by ingredient suppliers.
- Request allergen statements, certificates of analysis, or other documentation to confirm allergen control measures.
4. Cross-Contact Prevention:
- Implement measures to prevent cross-contact between allergens and non-allergenic ingredients during manufacturing, processing, and packaging.
- Use dedicated equipment, utensils, and production lines for allergen-containing products.
- Establish cleaning and sanitation procedures to minimize cross-contact risks.
5. Allergen Testing:
- Conduct regular testing of finished products and production environments for allergen residues.
- Use validated testing methods to detect allergen presence at specified detection limits.
- Document test results and corrective actions taken in response to any positive findings.
6. Employee Training:
- Provide comprehensive training to employees on allergen awareness, handling, and control measures.
- Ensure employees understand the importance of proper labeling, cleaning, and segregation of allergenic ingredients.
7. Labeling Compliance:
- Ensure that product labels accurately reflect allergen information in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Verify that allergen declarations are prominently displayed and easily readable by consumers.
- Update labels promptly in case of any changes to ingredient formulations or allergen risks.
8. Documentation and Recordkeeping:
- Maintain detailed records of ingredient specifications, supplier documentation, production processes, and testing results related to allergen management.
- Keep records of employee training sessions and any allergen-related incidents or corrective actions taken.
9. Allergen Control Plan:
- Develop and implement an allergen control plan outlining specific procedures and protocols for managing allergens throughout the product lifecycle.
- Include steps for ingredient sourcing, production scheduling, cleaning procedures, testing protocols, and employee training.
10. Continuous Improvement: – Conduct regular reviews and audits of allergen control measures to identify areas for improvement. – Solicit feedback from consumers, employees, and regulatory authorities to enhance allergen management practices over time.
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By following this checklist, companies can effectively manage allergens in their products, reduce the risk of allergic reactions among consumers, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. Regular review and refinement of allergen control measures are essential for ensuring ongoing product safety and consumer trust.
Allergen management checklist in eAuditor Audits & Inspections can streamline the process and enhance efficiency. Here’s how you can use existing checklist or create a new one:
1. Ingredient Review:
- Allow users to input and review all ingredients used in the product formulation.
2. Allergen Identification:
- eAuditor Audits & Inspections can include a checklist of common allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, dairy, eggs, fish, and shellfish.
- eAuditor Audits & Inspections can enable users to mark allergens present in the product and specify their concentration or presence as a potential contaminant.
3. Supplier Verification:
- eAuditor Audits & Inspections checklist integrates features for verifying allergen information provided by ingredient suppliers.
- eAuditor Audits & Inspections allows users to upload allergen statements, certificates of analysis, or other relevant documentation for supplier verification.
4. Cross-Contact Prevention:
- eAuditor Audits & Inspections checklist can allow users to document cleaning and sanitation procedures, equipment segregation, and production line scheduling to minimize cross-contact risks.
5. Labeling Compliance:
- eAuditor Audits & Inspections checklist asks for confirmation on compliant product labels with accurate allergen information.
8. Documentation and Recordkeeping:
- eAuditor Audits & Inspections checklist allow users to maintain digital records of ingredient specifications, supplier documentation, production processes related to allergen management.
- eAuditor Audits & Inspections can include options for attaching digital copies of records and generating reports for auditing purposes.
9. Continuous Improvement: – eAuditor Audits & Inspections has implemented features for conducting regular reviews and audits of allergen control measures.