If equipment is out of calibration it must be noted and corrective action taken (increase frequency of calibration or replace equipment). CALIBRATION RECORD SHEET Equipment Target Date Completed Result Signed Electronic scales +/- .005 kg @ 1 kg and 3 kg Egg Grader +/- .005 kg @ specified weights Mix all Scales +/- .500 kg @ 1 kg and 10 kg Hand held thermometer +/- 1oC @ 0 oC and 20 oC Chiller Temperature gauge & Thermostat +/- 1oC @ 0 oC and 20 oC Freezer Temperature gauge & Thermostat +/- 1oC @ 0 oC and –18 oC Fridge Temperature gauge & Thermostat +/- 1oC @ 12 oC and 22 oC Cool room Temperature gauge & Thermostat +/- 1oC @ 10 oC and 14 oC Truck Temperature gauge & Thermostat +/- 1oC @ 0 oC and 5 oC Egg Washer Temperature gauge +/- 1oC @ 20 oC and 50 oC
Appendix 4 EGG PRODUCTION – HAZARD ANALYSIS TABLE STEP INPUT HAZARDS SIGNIFICANCE CONTROL MEASURES OUTCOME CCP/CP Risk Significant 1 Purchase Birds, Feed and Litter Purchasing of birds, feed and litter P – Diseased or injured birds M - Microbial contaminated of feed and litter H H L L L L Approved Supplier Certified Health Status Approved Supplier Written assurance that feed and litter pathogen free CP 2 Water Supply Providing potable water M – Water contaminated C - Water contaminated H H L L L L Ensure that water is always potable through application of recognised water treatment processes CCP 3 House birds Providing appropriate housing and protection P – Shed Hygiene, Predators, Air Quality, Insects, Rodents and Extremes of Climate L L L Application of sound shed cleaning methodology Adequate barriers to prevent the entry of predators, insects, rodents Climate controls monitored and maintained CP (Animal Welfare) 4 Feed, Water and Litter Adequate provision of feed, water and fresh litter P – Insufficient feed and water. Fresh litter not provided L H L H L L Automatic dispensing equipment in good operating condition Removed replace soiled litter with clean, dry litter CP (Animal Welfare) CP 5 Bird Health Monitor bird health P – Diseased birds H L L Trained, experienced bird handler constantly monitors birds for signs of ill health CP (Animal Welfare) 6 Collect Eggs Manual or automated P – Damaged eggs Contaminated eggs H H L Correct technique and procedures implemented by trained operators CP
collection of eggs Machinery operating correctly 7 Inspect for Faults Visual examination of eggs for defects Q – Damaged eggs not detected H L L Operators trained to identify defects Retrained if necessary CP STEP INPUT HAZARDS SIGNIFICANCE CONTROL MEASURES OUTCOME CCP/CP Risk Significant 8 Wash and Dry External contamination removed from eggs by washing M – Contamination remaining on eggs H H H Proficiency of operators Equipment and chemicals adequate for task. Sanitising facilities in place and functional Set procedures and controls in place CCP 9 Grade Manual or automated grading of eggs Q – Eggs incorrectly graded H L L Proficiency of operators CP 10 Candle Eggs candled for visual defects Q – Cracked shells, fertile eggs, blood spots not detected H L L Equipment adequate for task. Proficiency of operators CP 11 Pack Eggs packed on clean trays (flats) or into clean cartons M – Trays or cartons not clean H L L Packages correctly stored and from approved suppliers CP 12 Label and Date Apply labels and packing dates Q – Labels not applied or contain incorrect information Wrong date L L L Proficiency of operators CP 13 Convey to Cool Store All packages of eggs placed into refrigerated storage M – Product not refrigerated L L L Proficiency of operators Equipment adequate for task. CP
14 Refrigerated Storage Monitoring and recording of product temperatures M – Out of specification temperatures Temperature fluctuations H H H Refrigeration facility maintenance Records in product temperature logs CCP 15 Dispatch & Delivery Eggs assembled and loaded for dispatch Deliver eggs to client Packages and contents damaged Eggs damaged at delivery L H L L L L Monitoring of product temperature at dispatch Inspect a % of eggs with client at delivery CP CP Appendix 5 HAZARD AUDIT SHEET – EGG PRODUCTION Process Step Potential Hazard CCP CP Control Measures Critical limits Monitoring and Records Records Corrective Action 8 Wash and Dry Eggs not clean CCP Proficiency of operators Equipment and chemicals adequate for task. Sanitising facilities in place and functional Eggs clean and dry as per manufacturer’s instructions How; visual checks, What; eggs When; each batch Who; designated personnel Where; at egg wash Daily report Re wash 14 Refrigerated Storage/ Temperature rise. Damaged eggs CCP Temperature of product to be maintained at < 200C Monitoring of temperatures, recorded in Temperature of product maintained 200C No damaged product How; temperature checks, min – max temp What; packaged eggs When; daily Daily report Cool all eggs prior to dispatch, there are no further steps under the control of ?? Poultry Farm that will reduce or eliminate the hazards