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LOGO Doc No: BRCI090 Page 2 of 3
Food Safety Management System

Subject: Allergen Risk Assessment

Compiled by:
Approved by: General Manager Date: 01 April 2023 Rev no: 00
HACCP Team

ALLERGEN RISK ASSESSMENT

RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX

PROBABILITY

1 2 3
SEVERITY

1 1 2 3

2 2 4 6

3 3 6 9

After each point the multiplication of the severity and potential rating determines whether a
Notes
point is high, medium or low with regards to significance

PROBABILITY CRITERIA SEVERITY CRITERIA

3 Failure of the allergen being controlled is
likely to happen – often, frequently
2 Failure of the allergen being controlled
can happen, but not frequently
1 Failure of the allergen being controlled is
unlikely to happen – rare, remote
3 Failure of the allergen being controlled is likely to lead to
an immediate / grave health impact, recall or regulatory
issue
2 Failure of the allergen being controlled is unlikely to pose
an immediate / grave risk to the consumer but repeated
failure over time may
1 Failure of the allergen being controlled is unlikely to pose
an immediate / grave risk to the consumer

OUTCOME DECISION CRITERIA

Verify the control over the allergen at a frequent interval – minimum every month
High
during the season
Verify the control over the allergen at a reduced level – minimum every 3 months
Medium
during the season
Verify the control over the allergen at a minimum level - minimum every 6 months
Low
during the season
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LOGO Doc No: BRC072 Page 3 of 3
Food Safety Management System
Subject: Allergen Risk Assessment
Compiled by: HACCP Team Approved by: General Manager Date: 12 September 2022 Rev no: 00

ALLERGEN RISK ASSESSMENT

DESCRIPTION CONTROL MEASURES RISK DESCRIPTION PROBABILITY SEVERITY SIGNIFICANCE RISK OUTCOME OF CONTROL
AND MONITORING ASSESSMENT /
PROCEDURES DECISIONS
Raw materials

Process

Storage

Employees

Contractors and
visitors
Cleaning Example: The chemicals There is minimal risk of 1 1 1 Low Verify the control over the
Chemicals used have no allergens contamination based on allergen at a minimum level -
according to supplier the chemicals used in minimum every 6 months during
declaration. Only SABS the facility and the the season
certified suppliers are used declared allergen status
with valid and up to date
COCs and COAs.
Maintenance
chemicals or
lubricants