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Storage
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Company XYZ Name July 24, 2008

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B 2.1.2
Ingredients, and packaging materials are handled , stored and prepared in a manner to
prevent damage and/or contamination (e.g. material falling on floor, allergen control).
Where appropriate, rotation is controlled.

Standard - "description of" ingredients and packaging materials that are stored. Criteria
defines conditions for (e.g. allergens,) storing and preparing ingredients and packaging
materials. Rotation methods are to be fully described.

B 2.3.1
Finished product is stored, rotated and handled under conditions to prevent damage or
deterioration.

Standard - describes which finished product(s) require refrigeration (e.g. frozen vs fresh)
and conditions necessary for storing finished product (e.g. off the floor, no damage,
covered etc.). Criteria outlines the temperature requirements for storage rooms. For
frozen product, the criteria must define "no evidence of thawing". Rotation methods are
to be fully described.

Frequency:
Beginning of each shift

Persons Responsible:
QA Technician or designate

Monitoring Procedure:

1. All storage areas shall be inspected during the pre-operational check and ensure the
following is satisfactory:
 No evidence of product damage, unless properly identified and held.
 All incoming material, finished products and packaging materials are stored off
the floor, at least 18 inches away from walls and ceilings.
 Containers, bags, pails, bins shall be resealed after use and during storage.
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 There is adequate space between rows of stored products to allow for inspection
and cleaning.
 All material shall be properly protected
 No signs of pest infestation i.e. insects or rodent droppings
 Dust and odor free.
 The walls, and floors are in appropriate condition for food-related products.

2. A policy is in place to ensure proper rotation (FIFO).

3. All observations shall be written in the QA Checklist (Form QA01).

Corrective Action:

1. If the above is found unsatisfactory:

 Inform QA Department of any coolers that do not meet requirements;
 Ice build up
 Refrigerated Coolers: > 4C
 Freezers: > -18C
 If the temperature of any cooler is above 4 degrees Celsius or the freezers are
above -18 degrees Celsius, for more than 2 consecutive hours, notify QA and
Maintenance.

2. QA Department will retrain employees found not following the procedures in this
SOP.

3. Record the description of deviation, the cause of the problem, and the corrective
action taken for the affected product with the date of action on Corrective Action
Report (CAR).

Verification:

QA Manager will observe QA Technician’s job tasks weekly and sign off on the
QA Checklist to indicate that inspection is being conducted as specified. The QA
Checklist is to be kept on file for a minimum of 1 year.
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Storage
AUTHORIZED FOR USE AT:
ISSUED BY: DATE ISSUED:

Company XYZ Name July 24, 2008

APPROVED BY: SUPERSEDES:

Name New

Records:
QA Checklist
Corrective Action Report (CAR)