BRCGS V9 -4.7- Maintenance

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• SOI<br>An effective maintenance programme shall be in operation for plant and equipment to prevent contamination and reduce the potential for breakdowns.

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4.7.1 Planned preventive maintenance schedule

• There shall be a planned preventive maintenance schedule or condition monitoring system which includes all plant, processing equipment and mobile equipment.

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• The maintenance requirements shall be defined when commissioning new equipment and reviewed after repairing existing equipment.

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4.7.2 Planned equipment inspections

• In addition to any planned maintenance programme, where there is a risk of product contamination by foreign bodies arising from equipment damage, the equipment shall be inspected at predetermined intervals, the inspection results documented and appropriate action taken.

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4.7.3 Temporary repairs

• Where temporary repairs are made, these shall be documented and controlled to ensure that the safety or legality of products is not jeopardised.

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• These temporary measures shall be permanently repaired as soon as practicable and within a defined timescale.

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4.7.4 Documented hygiene clearance procedure.

• The site shall ensure that the safety or legality of products is not jeopardised during maintenance and subsequent cleaning operations.

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• Maintenance work shall be followed by a documented hygiene clearance procedure.

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• Equipment and machinery shall be inspected by an authorised member of staff to confirm the removal of contamination hazards, before being accepted back into operation.

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4.7.5 Materials and parts used for equipment and plant maintenance

• Materials and parts used for equipment and plant maintenance shall be of an appropriate grade or quality.

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• Those materials (such as lubricating oil) that pose a risk by direct or indirect contact with raw materials (including primary packaging), intermediate products and finished products shall be food grade and of a known allergen status.

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4.7.6 Engineering workshops

• Engineering workshops shall be kept clean and tidy, and controls shall be in place to prevent transfer of engineering debris to production or storage areas.

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