Generally, these processes are based upon their own operation and the risks inherent to that production process. One area that is an opportunity to improve risk-based plans, is to evaluate and monitor the risks that come from their supplier base, including routine evaluation practices and requirements for suppliers to address foreign material contamination risks.
If a supplier to your facility has a contamination problem, it can affect all downstream operations, including yours. If your HACCP plan is not designed to detect things coming from your supplier, you run the risk of sending contaminated product to market. To address vulnerabilities, consider third-party supplier monitoring services from FlexXray.
We act as an independent source to help monitor suppliers’ systems and build confidence in raw materials. Our supplier monitoring services help ensure food producers can:
- Work with suppliers to ensure they’re taking necessary steps to prevent issues
- Take corrective actions when there is an issue
- Setup and maintain a way to monitor suppliers
You may have strict quality assurance protocols built into your HACCP plan. Are those sufficient enough to compensate in case your suppliers’ systems aren’t detecting issues? If the answer is “no,” contact FlexXray today.
