2.3 Intended Use – Codex Alimentarius – Step 4

No

Procedure No

Requirements

C

NC

2.3.1

The intended use of the product by the customer shall be described defining the consumer target groups, including the suitability of the product for vulnerable groups of the population e.g infants, elderly, allergy sufferers

2.4 Construct a Process Flow Diagram – Codex Alimentarius Step 4

Procedure No

Requirement

C

NC

2.4.1

A flow diagram shall be prepared to cover each product, product category or process. This shall set out all aspects of the food process operation within the HACCP scope, from raw materials selection through processing, storage and distribution. As a guide this may include the following, although this is not an exhaustive list

   Plan of premises and equipment layout

   Raw materials including introduction of utilities and other contact materials. (e.g. water, packaging)

   Sequence and interaction of process steps

   Outsourced processes and subcontracted work

   Process parameters

   Potential for process delay

   Low/high risk clean/dirty area segregation

   Finished products, intermediate/semi-processed products, by product and waste