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SOI<br>Procedures shall be in place to ensure that the management of dispatch and of the vehicles and containers used for transporting products from the site do not present a risk to the safety, security or quality of the products.
4.16.1 Transport procedures
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Procedures to maintain product safety and quality during loading and transportation shall be developed and implemented. These may include, as appropriate:
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controlling temperature of loading dock areas and vehicles
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the use of covered bays for vehicle loading or unloading
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securing loads on pallets to prevent movement during transit
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inspection of loads prior to dispatch.
4.16.2 Vehicles or containers used for the transport
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All vehicles or containers used for the transport of raw materials and the dispatch of products shall be fit for purpose. This shall ensure that they are:
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in a clean condition
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free from strong odours which may cause taint to products
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in a suitable condition to prevent damage to products during transit
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equipped to ensure any temperature requirements can be maintained throughout transportation.
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Records of inspections shall be maintained.
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4.16.3 Temperature controlled transport
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Where temperature control is required, the transport shall be capable of maintaining product temperature within specification, under minimum and maximum load.
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Temperature data-logging devices which can be interrogated to confirm time/temperature conditions, or a system to monitor and record at predetermined frequencies the correct operation of refrigeration equipment, shall be used and records maintained.
4.16.4 Transport maintenance and cleaning
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Maintenance systems and documented cleaning procedures shall be available for all vehicles and equipment used for loading/unloading. There shall be records of the measures taken.
4.16.5 Procedures for the transport of products
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The company shall have procedures for the transport of products, which shall include:
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any restrictions on the use of mixed loads
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requirements for the security of products during transit, particularly when vehicles are parked and unattended
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clear instructions in the event of vehicle breakdown, accident or failure of refrigeration systems, which ensure that the safety of the products is assessed and records maintained.
4.16.6 Contracted transport
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Where the company uses contractors, it shall have a documented supplier approval procedure to ensure risks to food quality and safety are effectively managed during dispatch and transport operations.
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The approval procedure shall be based on risk and include either one or a combination of:
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a valid certification to the applicable BRCGS Standard (e.g. Global Standard Storage and Distribution) or GFSI-benchmarked standard
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or
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a completed contract or terms and conditions.
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At a minimum, this shall include all the requirements of clauses 4.16.1 to 4.16.5.
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This shall have been reviewed and verified by a demonstrably competent person.
