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Scope: It Applies All Nestle Factories, Nestle Distribution Centres, NPTC / NDC Where Finished Product Is Under
Scope: It Applies All Nestle Factories, Nestle Distribution Centres, NPTC / NDC Where Finished Product Is Under
Scope: It Applies All Nestle Factories, Nestle Distribution Centres, NPTC / NDC Where Finished Product Is Under
024-04
Storage Conditions for Confectionery and Biscuit
April 2018
Finished Products
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1. SCOPE
Out of scope: The standard does not apply to finished product stored out of Nestle control.
Confectionery and biscuit products are particularly sensitive to temperature (too high, too low, or
rapid temperature fluctuation) and for some products also humidity. This is demonstrated in the
number of temperature / humidity induced changes to the product including blooming, cracking and
loss of gloss and such damage is irreversible.
Having the correct storage conditions whilst the product is within Nestlé’s control will reduce defects
on quality related issues to Confectionery and Biscuit products and improve on energy consumption
(environmental impact) and storage cost.
St-33.024-04, Replaces:St-33.024-03.00
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Storage Conditions for Confectionery and Biscuit
April 2018
Finished Products
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3. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Background Controlled shelf life studies under defined storage conditions are part of
development and renovation projects and when completed in markets must mimic
the temperature and humidity of the market place where they are (or will be)
commercialised.
Studies conducted in NPTC York and RDC Santiago indicate that product will
maintain its sensory characteristics, food safety and overall acceptability to the
consumer for the whole of its shelf life under the example optimum conditions
below
However, flexibility has to be given to the Markets in which the product will be
stored and distributed in as climate conditions vary across geographies; other
considerations include the time in which the product will remain under Nestle
control, the sensitivity of the product and the mix of products stored.
Relative humidity
Product type Temperature °C
(RH)
Chocolate 12 – 18 °C Max 65 %
Chocolate Confectionery
Enrobed Biscuits
Compound 18 - 25°C Max 65 %
Process Each Market to carry out a documented risk assessment of what specific storage
and transportation conditions are necessary in their supply chain which will not
have a significant impact on the current quality accepted within the market.
The documented risk assessment must take into account the following criteria:
Product Mix (Type, sensitivity, seasonality)
Packaging type and integrity
Particular climatic conditions and logistic capabilities
Shelf life data / keeping quality tests.
Adverse trends in consumer complaints data related to storage conditions
Average time of product held in Nestle control
Storage and transportation outside of Nestle control
Rapid fluctuation in temperature during transport
Shared transport and storage across different categories (e.g. Chocolate &
Water)
Cost of implementing the standard versus the risk to the product in the
market.
St-33.024-04, Replaces:St-33.024-03.00
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Storage Conditions for Confectionery and Biscuit
April 2018
Finished Products
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Process Following the risk assessment then these market specific conditions (known as
(cont’d) markets norms) must be signed off as agreed by both the Supply Chain and Market
Quality Managers.
These market norms and the associated market controls must be documented in a
local logistics manual.
The manual should also include actions to be taken in case of deviation from the
market norms.
4. CONFIDENTIALITY
This document is Yellow Class/for Internal Use. It may not be reproduced or disclosed to third parties
without prior authorisation.
5. REFERENCE SITE(S)
Not applicable
7. IMPLEMENTATION DATE
The standard is valid as of its date of issue and adherence is mandatory not later than 6 month after
the issue date below.
8. DOCUMENT HISTORY
Version: Date of issue: Change Modified by:
St-33.024-04, Replaces:St-33.024-03.00
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Storage Conditions for Confectionery and Biscuit
April 2018
Finished Products
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Risk assessment to be
completed to confirm what the
Quality Specialist –
ST-33.024-04 07/2018 storage conditions should be in
Janette Jackson
the market in which the
product will be sold in.
St-33.024-03 12/2017 Converted to new standard Janette Jackson
format
Slight rewording to capture
“product quality accepted by
their Consumer in that
Market”
MI-33.024-02 12/2014 Compound and extruded Janette Jackson
products included
Reference to document
current “norms” in place and
have them approved by all
parties involved (e.g. Market,
Supply Chain and Factory
Quality Managers)
Any changes to the above has
be formally validated,
documented, and again
approved.
Changes to the documented
method of transport shall be
risk assessed and authorized
by Supply Quality Manager
9. ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
St-26.728-01 Physical Logistics - Product Quality in Distribution
St-33.024-04, Replaces:St-33.024-03.00
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