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18 03 Rigid Containers Selby BRC Report Rev 1
18 03 Rigid Containers Selby BRC Report Rev 1
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Global Standard Packaging and Packaging Materials Issue 5: July 2015
Audit summary
Company name Rigid Containers Ltd BRC site code 1605181
Site name Selby
Hygiene Category Basic Hygiene
Audit scope
Scope of audit Manufacture of corrugated fibre board and Conversion and flexographic printing die‐
cutting, slotting, case making and gluing into cases and trays for secondary packaging for
food and other consumer products.
Exclusions from scope None
Justification for exclusion None
Voluntary modules included
Modules Result Details
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Audit results
Audit result Certificated Audit type Announced
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Subcontracted processes Yes
Regions exported to None
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Products in production at the time C flute corrugated fibre board & Various printed fibreboard cases & trays from
of the audit FEFCO designs in production at the time of the audit
Audit duration details
Finish date 2018‐03‐15
Reasons for deviation from typical or P509 Compliant
expected audit duration
Next audit type selected Announced
Audit duration per day
Audit days Date Audit start time Audit finish time
1 (start date) 2018‐03‐14 13:00 17:00
2 2018‐03‐15 08:30 16:30
Auditor information
Auditor number Auditor Name Role
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Critical
No. Clause. Details of non‐conformity Anticipated re‐audit
date
Major
Proposed preventive action plan Evidence provided: document, Date Reviewed
No. Clause Details of non‐conformity Correction reviewed by
(based on root cause analysis) photograph, visit/other
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Comments on non‐conformities – not tagged, just free text. This is to explain where a large number of minor NCs have been raised without a major
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Critical
No. Clause Details of non‐conformity Anticipated re‐audit date
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Major
Proposed preventive action plan Evidence provided: document, Date Reviewed
No. Clause Details of non‐conformity Correction reviewed by
(based on root cause analysis) photograph, visit, other
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Product Safety & Quality Management policy statement inclusive of Legal & Regulatory requirements dated
10.4.2017 signed by Group Managing Director Richard Coward. There is a commitment in the policy to
continual improvement established by targets & objectives.
The site is committed to maintaining the standard; discussions with the Site Director Paul Hanley & all senior
Manager present at the opening & closing meetings.
Site objectives & targets are referenced in the management review minutes.
Company objectives are derived with KPI targets and values allocated accordingly to the various
departmental tier levels.
2018 KPI’s
OTIF target >98%
OEE Plant efficiencies for all machines
Corrugator 69%
Conversion 50%
Waste rejected returns vs. Gross sales 2018 target <0.17%
Budgeted square metres 121 million square metres
The team review the KPI’s on a monthly basis to ensure compliance to targets is being attained.
The site regulatory compliance information is maintained by site Designated Manager Liz Roche & Group
Quality Manager. Managing Director is Chairman of CPI {Corrugated Paper Industry} that keeps abreast of
legislation; also use internet web sites and suppliers of raw materials to ensure legislation is maintained.
There is a register of legislation ref in file QMS 106 issue 4 dated 8.3.2017
The products produced are used within mainland UK; they are compliant for EU distribution.
Raw material paper stocks are procured from industry recognised suppliers in the EC and have declarations
of compliance demonstrating that they comply with Regulations 1935/2004, 2023/2006, Reach 1907/2006,
& Regulation 94/62/ EC re heavy metals. Water based Maize Starch & PVA adhesive in use.
Site manufactures Secondary packaging mediums for indirect food contact applications.
There is a statement re recycled content may be up to 100% dependant on paper grade and application.
Root cause analysis used to resolve non‐compliances raised internally or by customers as deemed
appropriate.
1.2 Management review
Management review held 1.2.2018 with senior personnel in attendance. There is an internal reporting
system of reporting issues of product safety, legality & product quality to senior management.
The review has covered the base elements as required there is reference to HARM study, site compliance,
training, Legislation review previous reviews action plans achievements & deficiencies, There is also
reference to use of root‐cause analysis & findings and changes implemented from customer audits.
1.3 Organisational structure, responsibilities and management authority
The management organisational structure is documented within the QMS manual Organisational structure
QMS 102; reporting structure of
Group Managing Director, BRC & Environmental Co‐Ordinator, Quality Manager, Site Director, Corrugator
Manager, Conversion Manager, Print Manager, Logistics Manager, Engineering Manager, Site Safety
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2. Hazard and risk management system
2.1 Hazard and risk management team
2.2 Hazard and risk analysis
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2.3 Exemption of requirements based on risk analysis
No exemptions requested.
Non‐applicable clauses 2.2.8, 2.2.9
3. Product safety and quality management system
3.1 Product safety and quality management system
The company have a “Document Live System” that covers Product Safety and Quality Management with
procedures & work Instructions QMS 003 dated 12.8.2016, approved by designated manager, with
supporting Hazard & Risk Analysis Study. The electronic system read only is fully implemented and
monitored by continual review and internal audits. Printed copies from system are classified as not
controlled.
3.2 Documentation control
3.3 Record keeping
3.4 Specifications
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3.5 Internal audits
3.6 Supplier approval and performance monitoring
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The site sub‐contract die cut cases which are out of their capability range with their customers knowledge
One sub contract company being Cap cases who are BRC Certificated
3.8 Management of suppliers of services
Supplier Assessment & Approval is in place QMS303 Issue 10 dated 11.2.2018, which identifies that the
relevant managers shall be responsible for the monitoring of the service performance, copies of service level
agreements are held on site
Advanced Logistics haulier agreement – declaration of carriage in place approved at senior level 28.6.2012
There is a contract in place for pest management at site as supplied by M J Backhouse Pest Control
3.9 Traceability
Product & Identification procedure QMS304 issue 7 dated 24.1.2018
Process in place for tracing raw materials back to sources and through to finished product is in place. Raw
materials have a unique reel number provided by the suppliers, this is recorded on the computer system, to
the program number of the job on the corrugator, the job numbers of the various finished products are
linked to the program number of the materials, the job number of the finished product from the corrugator
is then the traceability key for the remainder of the process. The finished job number is also the traceability
key that is number supplied on pallet labels to the customer.
Reverse traceability test carried out 16.2.2018
Customer R&R Ice Cream UK Ltd
Customer Order No. 584167/I & 580451/K
Delivery Note No.1754730
Qty Delivered two items 4,500 & 22,800
Corrugator program numbers 90694 {15.2.2018} 90622 {14.2.2018}
2 Jobs delivered 584167/I 580451/K
Board grade code 115T 100WB 115T & 140WTK 100WB 140T
Despatch date 16.2.2018 Haulier BTS Trailer No. 62 both jobs
Paper Reel No’s used on 584167/I
Papers used Roll id Supplier
Outer Liner 595895 Saica 115T
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3.10 Customer focus and contract review
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3.11 Complaint handling
Customer Complaints & Corrective/ Preventative Actions procedure QMS307, Issue 16 Dated 3.10.2017,
Complaints logged on receipt via Customer Service personnel; investigated by Quality dept in conjunction
with dept team leader. Coordination & close out of complaints by Compliance Manager. Any credits are
authorised by Site Director. Corrective/preventative measures documented with company response to
customers as applicable.
Viewed
Complaint No. 12495
Customer Park Cake Bakeries
Issue design problem on carton bottom knives in tooling being incorrect
Root cause CAD file and PDF inconsistency on knives and perf requirements; New re designed tooling
ordered, returned product destroyed via baler, and remainder of stock at Rigid inspected and destroyed.
Complaint No. 12533
Customer BCM Ltd
Complaint date 23.2.2018
Issue Gluing missing from tab
Qty effected 115
Root cause Sensor on glue tab not working effectively due to tab knife requiring replacing.
Cell leader spoken to crew and requested additional inspections of tab knives for wear and more frequent
replacement.
3.12 Management of product withdrawals, and incidents and product recalls
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4. Site Standards
4.1 External standards
The site is was purpose built on an industrial estate with neighbours that do not have any activities that
could harm their products. The perimeter has a concourse of concrete & tarmac & an area with a pond to
the rear; drainage is via mains systems with suitable gratings in place. Refuse and materials for recycling are
stored in designated areas and skip containers away from main buildings. The external grounds are
maintained by in house provision. Perimeter areas being well maintained. The building fabric of steel
cladding and brick is well maintained with no access for pest ingress. External pipework passes through
sealed apertures. Raw materials are not stored outside.
4.2 Building fabric and interiors
The plant was purpose built for manufacturing and converting corrugated fibreboard.
There is a 2.5 Metre BHS Corrugator, 2 rotary die cutters, 1 flat‐bed die cutters, 4 casemakers‐ die cutters, 3
folder gluers and materials handling equipment. There are separate storage for finished goods, reel store
and pallet finished goods store. The roof is corrugated sheeting incorporating sky lights. Floors are
constructed of concrete with painted walkways; internal walls are steel clad & brick, and painted. Protected
LED lighting in production & storage areas. Ventilation is of natural provision with dust extraction systems in
place.
4.3 Utilities
Water is specifically used for generation of steam in corrugator process with temperatures of 1600C; It is also
utilised for cleaning purposes it is via mains supplies provided by local water authority Yorkshire Water it is
of potable quality. Compressed air is utilised on machinery for operational control of valves & cylinders that
is dried & oil separated.
4.4 Security
There are two site security risk assessment on file
1 conducted by Duval Third party security company at site dated 2.6.2018
2 Sites own product security risk evaluation dated 2.6.2017
The site is protected with Security CCTV camera monitoring, manned security gatehouse in operation,
security fencing ‐ hedges, security barriers, security lighting. Electronic fobs for employees; signage is clearly
displayed on reception. All visitors sign in on entry and staff are encouraged to report or challenge any
unidentified or un accompanied personnel. Transport personnel have use of site welfare facilities but do not
enter main production facility.
4.5 Layout and product flow
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4.6 Equipment
The equipment is designed specifically for its intended purpose and is maintained in a suitable condition
applicable to its application. The company have the knowledge and expertise required to ensure compliance
with this requirement. Any new equipment is fully specified prior to purchase and installed and
commissioned by the manufacturer. The machinery is maintained in very good condition
4.7 Maintenance
QMS402 Preventive Maintenance & Machine Cleaning procedure issue 11 dated 6.2.2018
The site maintenance is controlled by Pirana PPM system. Managed by specialist machine cell technicians.
The incorporates an asset care process with schedules of work/identified repairs for each machine, there are
general lubrication schedules & ppm schedules, with electronic records of maintenance files for each
machine up to date. Food safe oil oils H1 used on slitter scorer blades supplied by Solent Lubricants
Compressor services by third party inclusive of dryer filters by Roton Air 21.2.2017
Viewed maintenance of Corrugator W/Order No. 58814 as part of vertical audit at evaluation
Viewed maintenance records of Gopfert die cutter W/O No. 51859 as part of vertical audit at evaluation
Viewed maintenance records of Vega gluer W/O No.58763 as part of vertical audit at evaluation
Woodthorn Air conditioning certificate 13.1.2016 re inspection 10.12.2020
Houseman Environmental Legionella certificate Cert No. 2013/2289 Valid to 31.8.2018
4.8 Housekeeping and cleaning
QMS402 Preventive Maintenance & Machine Cleaning procedure issue 11 dated 6.2.2018
Good standards of hygiene were seen during the audit with a ‘Clean as You Go Policy’ in place.
Cleaning schedules in place for general areas which include
Task/areas to be cleaned, Frequency, Method and materials. Machinery is cleaned by the operatives to a
schedule that covers daily, weekly and monthly requirements, that are recorded both electronically and hard
copy. Cleaning chemicals are of a domestic type {Selden multipurpose cleaner MSDS on file} and used within
the manufacturers guidelines. Toilet and other materials are segregated. Welfare areas cleaned by site
cleaners.
Machine cleaning records of Corrugator carried out 23.10.2017 viewed as part of vertical audit
Machine cleaning of Gopfert die cutter carried out 23.10.2017 viewed as part of vertical audit
Machine cleaning records of Vega gluer carried out 24.10.2017 viewed as part of vertical audit
High level cleaning 19 zones with schedule in place using vacuums
Conversion machine cleaning zones carried out 3rd to 17th Feb 2018
There is a section of a zone cleaned monthly.
Toilets cleaned 14.2.2018
4.9 Product contamination control
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4.9.2 Sharps control
QMS406 Sharps policy issue 7 dated 9.11.2017 in place with associated Sharps registers, Procedure also
forbids that snap off blades are permitted on site.
Knives seen were in good condition Stanley type.
4.9.3 Chemical and biological control
QMS408 Chemical Control Procedure issue 9 dated 9.1.2017
Chemicals are controlled via COSHH & Reach MSDS sheets readily available. PRP programmes, GMP
procedures manage any potential microbiological contamination. No Aseptic controls applicable; Food grade
lubricants in use. Chemicals stored in designated locations.
Selden FO10 Multipurpose Cleaner on register with MSDS sheet readily available
4.10 Waste and waste disposal
Process cardboard trim waste is extracted & compacted for recycling via Chambers & Cook Ltd an upper tier
waste carrier; defective board rejected compacted / baled for recycling.
General waste removed by Mytuns of Selby
Waste License Mytuns No CBDU82700 Exp 11.2.2019
Waste Licence No. CBDU183008 Chambers & Cook Expiry date 2.8.2020
4.11 Pest control
Non‐applicable clauses 4.11.3
5. Product and process control
5.1 Product development
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5.2 Graphic design and artwork control
QMS500 Graphics & Structural design issue 7 dated 9.1.2018
There is no Artwork control at site {managed at head office} by Desborough sister site
Selby Site receive approved artwork from the sister site & also printing plates
5.3 Packaging print control
Procedures covering Print Controls are in place. The printing process is routinely reviewed at the HARM
Review Meeting and via internal audits, although the loss of essential information such as allergens is not
applicable in this instance as this is printed on the primary packaging. Printing plates are controlled during all
production runs & are fully traceable through unique reference numbers. Plates are suitably stored in
designated free hanging racking systems around the site.
Master samples or approved Customer proofs to match to are supplied with every Works Order. A first off
sample is scanned into an X‐rite spectrophotometer (with Delta 2 as the standard acceptable reading) and
samples of printed board are checked against the approved scan at regular intervals throughout the run.
First off samples must be signed off by the Printers or the dept. Manager. Samples are taken at pre‐
determined frequencies throughout the run to identify any printing errors and include ink coverage,
registration and colour match. Composite printing is not undertaken at the site. Checks were in evidence for
the W/O’s in production during the time of the site tour. Samples are retained in accordance with Customer
requirements. Unused print is treated as waste shredded and baled.
5.4 Process control
QMS501 Production Planning & Process Control procedure Issue 5 dated 7.3.2018
The senior management constantly review all processes to ensure consistency of product is maintained.
Controls in place include product integrity production procedures with manufacturing work instructions at
point of use to ensure products meet the specification and maintain standards of hygiene. The process is
also maintained via the reviews of the Hazard & risk study and implemented prerequisite controls.
Production specifications are available for products. Specifications are approved internally by production &
technical personnel. There are manufacturing control points identified in process; managed by QMS
procedures – work instructions & prerequisite controls. Various quality inspections carried out as per work
instructions for each job task. Typical machine settings are dimensions, pressures, and speeds. Inspection
regime defined by quality manufacturing plan Warp 0.3% tolerance. Viscosity checks at Wet end. First off
inspections verified by production machine operatives at start of run.
Line clearance process as part of set up for new job to required parameters and per customer specification.
New specification is raised and new unique spec ref put on system. Revalidation of quality plan to ensure
conformity to specification, verification via inspection regime.
5.5 Calibration and control of measuring devices
QMS502 Inspection, Measuring & Test Equipment procedure issue 9 dated 11.5.2017 applies.
The parameters of items manufactured are controlled by precision cutting forms made to specification. Basic
dimensional measuring 3mm + / ‐ tolerance is verified by steel measures. Steel measures are calibrated on
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5.6 Product inspection, testing and measuring
Quality checks are undertaken at the start of every run and through every stack of cases throughout the run.
Checks include case make up, dimensions, glue and print quality. Checks are recorded at the start and end
of the run by sign off on the conversion log sheet. All product inspection takes place on‐site by trained
operatives and follows procedures appropriate to product. The production team leaders verify the accuracy
of checks where applicable. No laboratory testing is carried out on site.
Viewed quality checks completed at time of audit
Description Food to Go Die Cut Tray
Artwork No. P27409
Print No. 563480
Job No. 563480/AT for Greencore
5.7 Control of non‐conforming product
5.8 Incoming goods
All incoming raw materials, including pallets, are checked by Warehouse Personnel against the relevant
paperwork and entered into the KIWI MIS system ready for production. Incoming deliveries are inspected
for hygiene standards and damage. Any defective materials are reported, photographed and returned.
Viewed incoming load from Smurfit Paper
Shipment O/No. 883687
Product Recycled based fluting 85gsm x 2500 deckle
Delivery Note No. 0082188718 dated 15.3.2018
Reel No. 9181100131 weight 2.828kg part of shipment was allocated KIWI No. 602499
Inspected for moisture content between Min 5% & Max 12% {Actual 8.2%}
5.9 Storage of all materials and intermediate and finished products
All raw materials and finished goods are suitably identified with labels and finished product is banded with
top coverings as a minimum criteria, some is wrapped to avoid contamination depending on customer
requirements. During the assessment it was observed that raw materials and finished product were kept
segregated. Stock is stored and used in conjunction with FIFO batch principles. There are no hazardous
chemicals on site. No instances of unidentified WIP noted during evaluation. There is no offsite storage.
Materials intended for recycling are baled and stored internally until collected by sister VPK site based in
Belgium. The process is paper is delivered from Belgium site, and baled material is returned for recycling on
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5.10 Dispatch and transport
Finished goods are transported by hauliers; there is a preload hygiene inspection. Contract haulier BTS
transport used, Transport agreement & supplier evaluation in place. Only suitable non contaminated &
adequate construction pallets are used in the process. Vehicle delivery drivers comply with the site rules
relevant to this standard. Loading is carried out under cover
Viewed vehicle loading at evaluation, and also documentation completed with hygiene inspections as part of
vertical audit
Customer R&R Ice Cream UK Ltd
Customer Order No. 584167/I & 580451/K
Delivery Note No.1754730
Qty Delivered two items 4,500 & 22,800
Despatch date 16.2.2018 Haulier BTS Trailer No. 62 both jobs
Non‐applicable clauses 5.9.2, 5.10.3
6. Personnel
6.1 Training and competence
Employees including temporary personnel employed in business are subjected to an induction process to
cover all aspects of the standard. Competency training records include induction, machine / job training,
quality and product inspections, hygiene, safety. BRC hygiene training information hand out with tool box
talk via team leaders. Induction includes hygiene rules conducted by designated manager.
Viewed competency records of;
Peter Brown Corrugator Supervisor
Corrugator supervisor training 20.2.2014
Module facer training 7.12.2015
Corrugator S/Facer 24.7.2009
Reel loading on corrugator training 5.10.2015
Key behavioural safety training 14.6.2016
Internal auditor training 15.7.2011
SSOW BHS Corrugator 15.6.2015
Job Task risk assessment training 29.4.2017
BRC Hygiene code of practice 2.11.2017
Chemical handling training 30.9.2015
David Liversidge Gluing machine operative
Operator training Sept 2014 via Bobst
Hygiene training 3.11.2017
Pallet wrapper training 30.11.2016
Conversion machine training 27.1.2016
Multi point folder gluer training 27.1.2015
BRC Hygiene code of practice 17.1.2017
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6.2 Personal hygiene
QMS601 Hygiene code of practice issue 8 dated 20.10.2017
All personnel receive an induction course including the hygiene and jewellery policies before starting work in
the shop floor, which address the wearing of jewellery and hand washing. Personal items are not permitted
on the shop floor and have to be kept in lockers.
6.3 Staff facilities
Eating and drinking is restricted to the canteen areas and is not permitted in production, storage or locker
areas. Toilets with 2person stainless steel handwash trough, unperfumed liquid antibacterial soaps, paper
towels, hand dryers, hand wash signage and easy cleanable tiled flooring. This is supplemented with
strategic located sanitiser units.
There are sufficient facilities for visitors and contactors to comply with the sites requirements. Water
dispensers with conical cups positioned around site perimeter; the drinking of water in sports type bottles is
also permitted away from production equipment.
6.4 Protective clothing
Workware risk assessment in place dated 12.1.2018
Company issued protective garments consist of Polo shirts, trousers, sweat shirts, sweat shirts, safety boots,
hearing protection & Hi visibility vest that is suitable & sufficient. Workwear is maintained by self‐care
laundering provision with self‐care guidance {clean at 40°C} in site hygiene rules & hygiene training
programme. Additional supplies of clothing available held on site for unplanned circumstances. The
condition of clothing is monitored for compliance via production management.
Engineers have a contract laundering of garments with supply source currently under review of contract
Non‐applicable clauses
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7.1 Approval and performance monitoring of manufacturers/packers of traded food products
7.2 Specifications
7.3 Product inspection and laboratory testing
7.4 Product legality
7.5 Traceability
Non‐applicable clauses
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