HACCP Manual

Contents: Page:

1. Introduction 2-8
2. Product Description 9
3. HACCP Decision Tree 10
4. Process Flow 11
5. Process Hazard Analysis 12-20
6. CCP Identification 21
7. Cleaning & Disinfectant Procedure 22
8. Hygiene & Housekeeping Procedure 23
9. Pest Control Procedure 24
10. Training 25
11. Traceability & Storage Procedure 26
12. Allergen Management 27
13. Cleaning Chemical Management 28
14. Glass Policy / Breakage Procedure 29
15. Complaints Management & Incident Procedure 30

Records
CCP Record Templates
CD001 Weekly Temperature Sheet
PRP Record Templates
CD002 Daily Cleaning
CD003 Weekly Cleaning
CD004 Dipping Well Water Exchange Sheet
CD005 Training Record
CD006 Product Safety Incident Report Form
CD007 Deliver Check Sheet
Useful Templates
CD008 Wastage Sheet
CD009 Opening Checklist
CD010 Closing Checklist
CD011 Freezer Breakdown Form

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1. Introduction
1.1 HACCP STUDY OF CARTE D’OR OPERATIONS

All Carte D’Or outlets.

1.2 INTRODUCTION TO HACCP

HACCP is a tool for identifying what can go wrong to make food unsafe for human
consumption and then deciding how it can be prevented. Before HACCP is
addressed, a Pre-requisite Programme must be put in place covering the general
principles for Food Hygiene as produced by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
HACCP is a documented and verifiable approach for the identification of hazards,
preventative measures and critical control points and the implementation of a
monitoring system.

HACCP involves the systematic examination of the many process steps involved in
food manufacturing operations and the identification of those steps that are critical to
the safety of the product (i.e. Critical Control Points - CCP). Full records must be
kept of each study and the study must be verified on a regular basis and updated
when changes occur.
HACCP is applicable to the identification of microbiological, chemical, physical and
allergen hazards affecting the food safety. HACCP must be applied to a specific
process and product combination and should make use of existing information (GMP
Guidelines, ISO Procedures etc.).

Key Benefits:
• Increased confidence in product safety
• Cost effective control of food borne hazards
• A common approach to safety issues
• Provision of documented evidence of process control

1.3 PRINCIPLES OF HACCP

The basic principles of HACCP are based on the procedures outlined by the Codex
Alimentarius Commission and the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological
Criteria for foods.

PRINCIPLE 1 Conduct a hazard analysis. Prepare a flow diagram of the

steps in the process. Identify and list the hazards and specify
the preventative measures.

PRINCIPLE 2 Identify the CCP in the process

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PRINCIPLE 3 Establish critical limits and target values which must be met
in order to ensure the CCP is under control.

PRINCIPLE 4 Establish a system to monitor control of the CCP by

scheduled testing or observation.

PRINCIPLE 5 Establish the corrective action to be taken when monitoring

indicates that a particular CCP is moving out of control.

PRINCIPLE 6 Establish documentation concerning all procedures and

records appropriate to these principles and their application.

PRINCIPLE 7 Establish verification procedures which include appropriate

supplementary tests together with a review which confirms
that HACCP is working effectively.

To help the implementation and use of HACCP the seven principles of HACCP have
been broken down to a set of 14 working stages.

1.4 APPLICATION OF HACCP PRINCIPLES/HOW TO IMPLEMENT HACCP

0) Define terms of reference

1) Select the HACCP Team
2) Describe the product and the process
3) Identify intended use
4) Construct a flow diagram
5) On-Site verification of flow diagram
6) List all hazards associated with each step and list all preventative
measures associated with each identified CCP.
7) Apply HACCP decision tree (section 1.4) to each process step in order to
identify CCPs
8) Establish critical limits for preventative measures associated with each
CCP
9) Establish a monitoring system for each CCP
10) Establish a corrective action plan
11) Establish record keeping and documentation
12) Verification
13) Review HACCP plan

1.5 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

HACCP

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A system which identifies specific hazard(s) and preventative measures for their
control.

Preventative measure
Any system in place at a process step that controls the identified hazard(s).

Hazard
The potential to cause harm (to the consumer or the business). Hazards can be
biological, chemical or physical.

Flow Diagram
A detailed sequence of steps for the product/process under study.

Step (process step)

A discrete functional stage or unit operation within the process that forms a single
operation on the flow diagram.

Critical limit
A value that separates acceptability from unacceptability. It can be regarded as the
absolute value for a preventative measure. Values outside of this limit indicate a
serious process deviation.

Target value
Criteria which are more stringent than Critical Limits. A predetermined level for a
preventative measure which has been shown to eliminate or control a hazard at a
CCP.
There should be sufficient differentiation between target value and critical limits to
make control possible given the inherent variability of the process.

Critical Control Point (CCP)

A point, step or procedure at which control can be applied and a hazard can be
prevented, eliminated or reduced to acceptable levels.

Design Control Points (DCP)

A point, step or procedure, where the study of a conceptual line design, process
design or plans and layouts identified the need for control and where there is a need
for the hazard to be prevented, eliminated or reduced.

DCPs differ from CCPs in that they are "generic " to a particular product group, not specific to an
individual product/process line, and DCP's are not identified following a formal IL4 CCP study using
"real" line data. As such they form input for a detailed HACCP study.
A safe design must have DCPs for all realistic hazards.

Corrective Action

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The actions to be taken when the results of monitoring the CCP indicate a loss of
control.

Monitor
To conduct a planned sequence of observations or measurements to assess
whether a CCP is under control.

Verification
The procedures, in addition to those used in monitoring, which are used to
determine if the HACCP system is working correctly or requires modification.

Validation
Obtaining evidence that the elements of the HACCP Plan are effective.

1.6 TERMS OF REFERENCE

The objectives of the HACCP study in Carte D’Or products are:

• To identify all biological, chemical, physical and allergen hazards associated with
the purchasing, delivering, storing and sale of Carte D’Or products.

Biological Hazards:
Yeast & Moulds,
Coliforms,
E. coli,
Listeria
Salmonella
Enterobacteriaceae,
Aerobic Mesophile.
Salmonella spp.

Chemical Hazards:
The following chemical hazards are covered by the terms of reference of this study.
Cleaning residues
Printing inks, lacquers from packaging
Chemical contaminants and residues in raw materials.

Physical Hazards:
The following physical hazards are covered by the terms of reference of this study
Metal
Glass
Hair
Wooden splinters

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 Dust/Dirt particles
Plastic
Insects.

Allergen Hazards:
As many Carte D’Or outlets are within other food businesses all common allergens
have been considered as part of the HACCP study.

Milk
Egg
Nuts
Soya
Gluten
Crustaceans
Fish
Peanuts
Celery
Mustard
Sesame Seeds
Sulphites
Lupin
Molluscs
and products thereof

1.6 PRE-REQUISITE PROGRAM (PRP)

Pre-requisite programmes are an integral part of HACCP.

For Carte D’Or the Pre-requisite programmes include:

Unilever Approved Supplier list – held by Unilever Head Office

Pest Control programme – written, implemented and effective pest control programs

Personnel Programme – written, implemented and effective training program for

technical training, personal

Complaints Programme – written, implemented and effective complaint management

program

Traceability Programme - including documentation for product coding system

Cleaning & Disinfectant Procedures – written, implemented and effective cleaning

and disinfectant programs

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Hygiene & Housekeeping Procedures – written implemented and effective hygiene &
housekeeping program

Allergen Management – written, implemented and effective allergen management

program

Cleaning Chemical Management – written implemented and effective allergen

management program

Glass Policy / Breakages Procedure – written implemented and effective allergen

management procedure.

Note: Where a C.C.P. is controlled by a PRP, the control is no longer critical.

General Requirements for Food Manufacture

This document is based on the latest available version of the Codex Alimentarius
"General Principles of Food Hygiene".

Toxicological Clearance Programme

As a mandatory procedure, all raw materials, ingredients, processing aids (product

contact construction materials, lubricants, cleaning agents etc), processes and
primary packaging materials must be cleared by Unilever (ESL responsibility) for
their safety to consumers in accordance with the FE Toxicological Safety Clearance
Procedure.

Unilever Supplier Management Manual

Establishes requirements for a supplier's comprehensive quality system. It identifies

elements of a system to be designed, established and maintained for the purpose of
ensuring that supplies and services will conform to contract requirements.
The quality system established by a supplier in accordance with the QA-System
Requirements of this Manual is subject to regular Unilever review and audit at
intervals determined by risk analysis and past performance.

Legal Requirements:

SI No 165 of 2000 – EC (Hygiene of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2000

IS 342:1997 – Guide to Good Hygiene Practice for the Food Processing Industry in
accordance with Council Directive 93/43/EEC on the Hygiene of Foodstuffs
IS 343:2000 Food Safety Management incorporating Hazard Analysis and Critical
Control Points (HACCP)
EC Regulation No 852/2004 on the Hygiene of Foodstuffs 29 April 2004.

Note: Where a C.C.P. is controlled by a PRP, the control is no longer critical

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1.7 VERIFICATION PROCEDURE

Verification of the HACCP plan ensures that the plan is working successfully. The
verification procedure covers three aspects:

• The Pre-requisite Programmes are assessed to ensure that they will be

effective in preventing and controlling those risks of food contamination
which it is designed to address.
The Programmes are assessed by means of annual audits.

• The scientific or technical processes to verify that the critical limits are
adequate to control the hazards that are likely to occur.
e.g. Review of analytical results, customer complaints etc.

• The HACCP plan as originally applied is appropriate to the

process/hazards.
This involves review of CCP records and determination that monitoring
procedures and corrective actions are being applied.

Review Process

A review of the HACCP plan will also take place with changes that occur such as
changes in the process or consumer use etc. E.g.

The HACCP review meetings also discuss changes and suggestions arising from
the verification process. Review meetings for the HACCP study take place at least
once per year.

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 2. Product Description

Product: Carte D’or Ice Cream

Sales description Carte D’or Artisanal Scooping premium Ice

cream
Product Specification Product specs including
- ingredient list
- allergen information
- nutritional information
are provided to each outlet.
Product Formulation See product specifications
Food Additives See product specification
Preservatives (minimum See product specification
concentration)
Ingredients / Additives See product specification
(maximum concentration)
Method of Preservation
(pH aw, time, temp, etc) Frozen product – 18 Degrees Celsius
Storage Conditions -18 Degrees Celsius
Type of packaging PPE Tub
Labelling requirements relating Best before date:
to food safety Ingredients
Nutritional Information
Product shelf life 24 months
Intended use, Immediate consumption out of home.
abuse potential
Target Consumer Young Adults
(High risk population group) 14 – 30 years

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 3. HACCP Decision Tree
Start:

Are control measures in place for the hazard

Modify step, process Yes
or product

No Is control at this step necessary Not a CCP:

Yes No
for safety ? STOP

Is the process step specifically designed to eliminate

or reduce the likely occurrence of a hazard to an Yes CCP: STOP
acceptable level ?

No

Not a CCP:
Could contamination with the hazard occur in excess of No
acceptable levels, or increase to unacceptable levels?
STOP

Yes

Will a subsequent process step eliminate or reduce No CCP: STOP

the hazard to an acceptable level ?

Not a CCP:
Yes
STOP

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 4. Process Flow

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 5. Process Hazard Analysis
Process Hazard Analysis

Step 1: Purchasing
Hazard Source Control Measures Comment CCP Y/N

BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS: Contamination, Growth, Survival

Micro growth Ingredients and Unilever Approved Suppliers PRP N
packaging

CHEMICAL HAZARDS: Contact, Residual Contaminants

Chemical Ingredients, Unilever Approved Suppliers PRP N
Contamination of raw packaging, equipment.
materials.
Taints Ingredients, Unilever Approved Suppliers PRP N
packaging, equipment.

PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Foreign matter – (Glass, hard plastic, wood, metal etc..)
Foreign objects Ingredients and Unilever Approved Suppliers PRP N
packaging

ALLGENS HAZARDS: Annex 111a of Commission Directive 2007/68/EC

Milk Ingredients Unilever Approved Suppliers PRP N
Egg Cross contact
Nuts
Soya
Gluten
Crustaceans
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Fish
Peanuts
Celery
Mustard
Sesame Seeds
Sulphites
Lupin
Molluscs
and products thereof
Step 2: Reception / Delivery
Hazard Source Control Measure Comment CCP Y/N

BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS: Contamination, Growth, Survival

Microbial Damage to packaging Correct handling and storage PRP N
on all incoming
ingredients/ Checking condition of delivery PRP N
packaging/ raw before receipt
materials
Temperature check of all
chilled / Frozen stock at goods CCP Y
Incorrect temperature. receipt.

Check best before dates upon PRP N

Out of date receipt
ingredients
Rodent Damage Rodent damage to Correct Pest Control PRP N
packaging and raw procedure
materials PRP N
Checking condition of delivery

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 before receipt
CHEMICAL HAZARDS: Contact, Residual, Contaminants
Chemical Damage to packaging Correct handling and storage. PRP N
Contamination of raw on incoming raw
materials. materials. Checking condition of delivery PRP N
before receipt

PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Foreign matter – (Glass, hard plastic, wood, metal etc..)
Foreign objects / Damage to packaging Correct handling and storage. PRP N
bodies on incoming raw
materials. Checking condition of delivery PRP N
before receipt
ALLERGEN HAZARDS: Annex 111a of Commission Directive 2007/68/EC
Milk Damage to packaging Correct handling and storage. PRP N
Egg on incoming raw
Nuts materials Checking condition of delivery PRP N
Soya before receipt
Gluten
Crustaceans
Fish
Peanuts
Celery
Mustard
Sesame Seeds
Sulphites
Lupin
Molluscs
and products thereof
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 Step 3: Storage
Hazard Source Control Measures Comment CCP Y/N
BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS: Contamination, Growth, Survival
Microbial Wrong Temperature Twice daily recording of CCP Y
refrigeration / freezer
temperatures.

PRP N
Unhygienic storage Good hygiene and
areas. housekeeping.
PRP N
Out of date
ingredients All best before dates and
batch details recorded. PRP N
Traceability
Waste
All waste materials are stored
in designated bins and
removed daily or as required. PRP N
Employee
Training, Hygiene &
Housekeeping, PPE
CHEMICAL HAZARDS:
Various Chemicals Cleaning Agents Correct procedures for storing PRP N
and using cleaning chemicals

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PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Foreign matter – (Glass, hard plastic, wood, metal etc..)
Foreign objects Open / uncovered Correct storage PRP N
ingredients.

Waste All waste materials are stored PRP

in designated bins and N
removed daily or as required.
Insects / Rodents Open / uncovered Correct storage / Pest control PRP N
ingredients. procedures.
ALLERGEN HAZARDS: Annex 111a of Commission Directive 2007/68/EC
Milk Damage to packaging Correct handling and storage. PRP N
Egg in storage.
Nuts
Soya
Gluten
Crustaceans
Fish
Peanuts
Celery
Mustard
Sesame Seeds
Sulphites
Lupin
Molluscs
and products thereof

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 Step 4: Process / Preparation and Pasteurisation
Hazard Source Control Measures Comment CCP Y/N

BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS: Contamination, Growth, Survival

Microbial Employees Correct PPE, regular hand PRP N
washing, general hygiene and
housekeeping. Training.

Equipment / Utensils General hygiene and PRP

housekeeping, cleaning N
procedures.

Machine Cleaning procedures PRP N

Inadequate Pasteurisation procedures. PRP

pasteurisation N

Out of date All Best Before Dates / Batch PRP N

ingredients Details Recorded. Traceability
Procedures.

All waste materials are stored PRP

Waste in designated bins and N
removed daily or as required.
CHEMICAL HAZARDS: Contact, Residual, Contaminants
Various Chemicals Cleaning Chemicals Cleaning procedures, Food PRP N
Grade

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PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Foreign matter – (Glass, hard plastic, wood, metal etc..)
Foreign objects / Jewellery Correct Housekeeping PRP N
bodies procedure
Hair
Hairnet / hats being worn PRP N
correctly.
Insects PRP N
Pest control
Waste PRP N
All waste materials are stored
in designated bins and
removed daily or as required.
Promotional Items PRP N
Correct Storage
ALLERGEN HAZARDS: Annex 111a of Commission Directive 2007/68/EC
Milk Utensils Training PRP N
Egg
Nuts Cross Contact Training PRP N
Soya
Gluten
Crustaceans
Fish
Peanuts
Celery
Mustard
Sesame Seeds
Sulphites
Lupin

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Molluscs
and products thereof

Step 5: Sale / Display Cabinet

Hazard Source Control Measures Comment CCP Y/N

BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS: Contamination, Growth, Survival

Microbial Employees Correct PPE, regular hand PRP N
washing, general hygiene and
housekeeping. Training.

Equipment / Utensils General hygiene and PRP

housekeeping, cleaning N
procedures.

Cabinet temperature Ingredients stored between CCP

-14ºC and -16ºC. Y

Out of date All Best Before Dates and PRP

ingredients Batch details are recorded. N
Traceability Procedure.
CHEMICAL HAZARDS: Contact, Residual, Contaminants
Various Chemicals Cleaning Chemicals Cleaning procedures, Food PRP N
grade materials in use only.

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PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Foreign matter – (Glass, hard plastic, wood, metal etc..)
Foreign objects / Jewellery Correct Housekeeping PRP N
bodies procedure
Hair / False nails PRP N
Hairnet / hats being worn
correctly. Personal Hygiene,
Training.
Insects PRP N
Pest control
Customer / Consumer PRP N
at Cabinet Employee Training
ALLERGEN HAZARDS: Annex 111a of Commission Directive 2007/68/EC
Milk Utensils Training PRP N
Egg
Nuts Cross Contact Allergen warning signs on PRP N
Soya display
Gluten
Crustaceans Allergen management. PRP N
Fish
Peanuts
Celery
Mustard
Sesame Seeds
Sulphites
Lupin
Molluscs
and products thereof

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6. CCP Identification

Step CCP Hazard Control Critical Monitoring Corrective Verification Records

Measure Limit Procedure Action

Reject Yearly CD001

2 CCP 1 Microbiological Freezing ≤ -18ºC Every Delivery delivery Calibration of
Growth Frozen thermometer

Check Yearly CD001

3 CCP 2 Microbiological Freezing ≤ -18ºC individual Calibration of
Growth Frozen Twice daily product temp. thermometer
Dispose of
product
outside limits

Check
4 CCP 3 Microbiological Freezing ≤-14ºC Twice daily individual Yearly CD001
Growth product temp. Calibration of
Dispose of thermometer
products
outside limit

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7. Cleaning & Disinfectant Procedure

Purpose: To ensure the cabinet is clean, free from debris and all scoops & utensils are
sterile in preparation for the following days sales.

Scope: All Jamaica Carte D’Or cabinets, scoops and utensils.

Procedure:

1. Remove product and place in frozen storage area.

2. Clean cabinet with hot water and a mild detergent.
3. Sterilise scoops using Milton or similar disinfectant.
4. Rinse scoops well and dry with paper towel before storing. Never clean
in dishwasher or leave soaking overnight.
5. Clean glass using paper towel and glass cleaner. Ensure all smears and
marks are removed. Never spray glass cleaner directly into cabinet.
6. Clean the sink area using hot water and paper towels. Pour a cup of hot
water down the drain.
7. Clean the counter cone holder with a damp cloth and ensure all ice
cream spillages are removed.
8. Once a week turn off the cabinet and defrost completely. (This will
maintain proper temperature control and ensure that the airflow grills are
kept free of ice).
9. Complete cleaning record

Records: Daily Cleaning CD002

Weekly Cleaning CD003

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8. Hygiene & Housekeeping Procedure

Purpose: To ensure a high standard of hygiene & housekeeping is maintained in store at all
times.

Scope: All area of the food business, all employees and food handlers.

Procedure:

1. A clean as you go policy must be in place to ensure there is no build up of dirt,

debris and waste throughout the day. Worktops and serving areas must be
cleaned down regularly throughout the day.
2. Waste disposal bins must be emptied at least daily or more frequently if
required. Bins should be covered with a lid. Pedal bins should be used where
possible. Where pedal bins are not in place, hands must be washed after
removing the lid from the bin.
3. Scoops should be stored in water with lemon juice / citric acid. The water
should be changed every hour (increase frequency to every ½ hour during busy
periods.
4. When not in use scoops and other utensils must be stored to prevent them
becoming dirty or contaminated.
5. Cleaning cloths and scouring pads should be changed regularly. (Scouring
pads should be disposed of at the end of every day).
6. Drying cloths should not be used.
7. All personnel must maintain a high standard of personal hygiene. Regular hand
washing with disinfectant soup is preferred to wearing disposable plastic
gloves. Where gloves are used hands must be washed before putting on
gloves. Gloves must be changed hourly or whenever they become damaged or
soiled.
8. Where possible a separate person who is not preparing or serving food should
be responsible for handling money. Where not possible hands must be washed
after handling money.
9. All food handlers must wear clean protective clothing which must be changed
daily.
10. Hair must be covered by a hat or a hairnet. Long hair should be tied up also.
11. Food handler’s nails must be kept short, clean and unvarnished.
12. Eating, drinking or smoking must only take place in designated areas, away
from food prep or serving areas.
13. Jewellery should not be worn by food handlers with the exception of a plain
band wedding ring.
14. Chewing gum is not permitted
15. Non-staff members are not allowed in the sales area or storerooms.
16. Food handler’s cuts, sores or grazes must be covered with a waterproof
dressing.
17. Do not serve Ice cream if you are suffering from diarrhoea, vomiting, jaundice,
fever, sore throat with fever, infected skin lesions, discharges from the eyes,
ears, nose, mouth or gums.

Records: Dipping Well Water Exchange Sheet CD004

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9. Pest Control Procedure

Purpose: To ensure the risk associated with pest infestation is eliminated or reduced
to an acceptable level.

Scope: External and internal areas of the food business.

Procedure:

1. Check your premises regularly for signs of pest, such as small footprints in dust,
droppings, holes in walls and doors, nests, gnawed goods or packaging, grease or
smear marks, urine stains on packaging, bodies of insects, live insects, webbing,
nests, droning or buzzing and maggots. Keep a record of these routine checks.
2. Check deliveries thoroughly for signs of pest. Do not accept a delivery if it shows
signs of pests such as gnawed packaging or insects, e.g. beetles
3. Keep external areas tidy and free from weeds. Make sure bins have close-fitting
lids and are easy to clean.
4. If you see signs of a pest infestation, call a pest contractor immediately. Write the
contact details for your pest contractor on the contacts list in the diary.
5. If you think any equipment, surfaces or utensils have been touched by pests, they
should be washed, disinfected and dried to stop harmful bacteria from spreading.
6. If you think food has been touched by pests in any way, throw it away.
7. Make your pest checks more frequent.
8. Improve staff training on recognising signs of pests and encourage them to report
problems immediately.
9. If you have persistent problems with pests, consider employing a pest contractor, if
you do not have one already.
10. Make sure no food or dirty plates etc. are left out at night – these are a source of
food for pests.
11. Make sure that checks for pests are carried out regularly.
12. Put reminders of when to check for pests in your diary.
13. If you have a pest contractor, keep a record of their contact details and visits in
your diary, as well as any feedback or action points they recommend. Make a note
of when you have carried these out.
14. Never let pest control bait/chemicals, including sprays, come into contact with food,
packaging, equipment or surfaces, because they are likely to be poisonous to
people.

15.

16.
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 10. Training

Purpose: To ensure all employees are trained to carry out their job.

Scope: All permanent and temporary staff.

Procedure: Training needs must be assessed per job function. All food handlers must
received basic food handling training and HACCP training before starting their job.
Records must be kept of all training. Training needs must be review annually.

Records: Training Record CD005

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 11. Goods Receipt, Traceability & Storage Procedure

Purpose: To ensure all deliveries are in good condition before receipt. To

ensure batch traceability is maintained and products are stored
correctly.

Scope: All deliveries, all batches and all products.

Procedure:

1. The batch details of every unit is found on the label of each product. Where the
contents of the unit is moved to another container the batch details and best
before dates must be recorded.

2. All ice cream products must be stored at -18º Celsius. Ice cream products in
the dipping cabinet must be stored between -14ºC and -16ºC Temperature
records must be maintained.

3. Packaging materials must be stored in a cool dry clean place.

4. Packaging and food materials must not be stored on the floor.

Records: Weekly Temperature Sheet CD001

Delivery Check Sheet CD007

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 12. Allergen Management

Purpose: To ensure that those individuals, who know they suffer from a food
allergy, will be able to avoid inadvertent exposure to specified
allergens in Carte D’Or products.

Scope: All products, all common allergens.

Procedure:

1. A sign should be on display informing allergen sufferers to ask a member of staff

for product advice.
2. Please refer to the product specification when giving a consumer advice on
allergens present in the product as an ingredient. Always inform the consumer that
due to the nature of the scooping activity we cannot guarantee no cross contact
with undeclared allergens has occurred.
3. Do not assume that a product does not contain an allergen – always check the
product specification.

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 13. Cleaning Chemicals Management

Purpose: To prevent contamination of food products with cleaning chemicals.

Scope: All cleaning chemicals.

Procedure:

1. All cleaning chemicals used must be suitable for use in a food business.
2. Cleaning chemical must be stored in a designated area away from food
ingredients or products.
3. Cleaning chemical must be clearly labelled. Never transfer the contents to an
unmarked container.
4. Material safety data sheets must be kept on file for every chemical used on site.
Always consult the material safety data sheet before using a chemical familiarise
yourself with what to do in the event of accidental contact with eyes or skin.
5. In the event of accidental spillage consult the material safety data sheet before
tackling the spill.

Records: Material Safety Data Sheets.

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 14. Glass Policy & Glass Breakage Procedure

Purpose: To ensure the use of glass is limited and to ensure that where glass
is in use it is controlled.

Scope: All glass used on site, including lights, windows and glass
kitchenware.

Procedure:

1. The use of glass on site should be limited as much as possible.

2. Where glass is in use a full inventory of the glass used must be kept.
3. Glass must be regularly inspected to ensure there are no cracks or damage which
could result in glass contamination of food products.
4. In the event of a glass breakage the area around the breakage must be cornered
off.
5. Any uncovered and/ or open products must be removed from sale.
6. The glass breakage must cleared and disposed of appropriately.
7. Records of all glass breakages and glass audits must be kept.

Records: Glass breakage record sheet CD008

Daily Cleaning Check sheet CD002

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15. Complaints Management & Incident Procedure

Purpose: To ensure all product complaints and incidents are reported to

Unilever.

Scope: Complaints & incidents relating to Carte D’Or products.

Procedure:

1. Gather all complaint / incident details i.e. nature of complaint /

incident, product name, consumer name and contact details,
batch details and best before dates etc.
2. Complete product complaint / incident report form.
3. Submit product complaint / incident report form to Unilever Quality Dept.

Records: Product complaint / incident report form CD006

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