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SOI<br>Product packaging and processes for the purchase of product packaging shall be appropriate for the intended use. Packaging shall be stored under conditions to prevent contamination and minimise deterioration.
5.5.1 Intended use suitability
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When purchasing or specifying primary packaging, the supplier of packaging materials shall be made aware of any particular characteristics of the food or existing packaging (e.g. high fat content, pH, usage conditions such as microwaving, other packaging used on the product, use of recyclable or reusable packaging materials) which may affect packaging suitability.
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Certificates of conformity or other evidence shall be available for primary packaging to confirm it complies with applicable food safety legislation and is suitable for its intended use.
5.5.2 Product liners and bags
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Product liners and bags purchased by the company for use in direct contact with ingredients, or work in process, shall be appropriately coloured (e.g. contrasting colour to the product) and resistant to tearing to prevent accidental contamination.
5.5.3 Obsolete packaging and labels management
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The company shall have a procedure to manage obsolete packaging (including labels). This shall include:
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mechanisms to prevent accidental use of obsolete packaging
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control and disposal of obsolete packaging
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appropriate procedures for the disposal of obsolete printed materials (e.g. rendering trademarked materials unusable).
