Dairy processing: Aseptic processing and packaging systems
Packaging records
It is important that the scheduled process be properly established, correctly applied, sufficiently supervised and documented to provide assurance that the requirements have been met.
- Include in your production records a packaging/filling production log and an on-line record of critical parameter testing
- Keep these records on file for at least 3 years
- Verify that all critical controls are recorded and meet specifications
- this review should be completed before the product is released
- Ensure packaging/filling production log contains the following information:
- date
- batch
- packaging machine number
- product being filled and packaged
- source of product (from surge tank or sterilizer)
- preparations taken to bring equipment into packaging readiness, for example, inspection/repairs/replacements of valves, gaskets, gauges, warning lamps; cleaning, preheating and sterilization steps; pressure and temperature checks
- Ensure product safety and provide a historical record of the process, by recording the following information:
- date
- hourly filling code
- machine number
- packaging start time
- packaging stop time
- machine downtime and reason, corrective action taken to restart
- intervals at which teardowns conducted
- types of teardowns conducted, classification of defects observed, corrective action taken
- sterilant concentration
- production volume
- unusual occurrences
- operator's signature
- signature of individual responsible for review
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