1. Prerequisite Programme Training Guide

2. Prerequisite programmes
ISO requires that effective control measures should be in place to reduce the risk of contamination of the food:
management of purchased materials (e.g. raw materials, ingredients, chemicals and packaging), supplies (e.g. water, air, steam and ice), disposals (e.g. waste and sewage) and handling of products (e.g. storage and transportation)
measures for the prevention of cross contamination
cleaning and sanitizing
pest control
personnel hygiene
other prerequisites as appropriate.
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3. Operational Prerequisite programme example
Pest Control
Procedure
Pest Control Audit Record
Operational Prerequisite Programme – Pest control
So the detail of all control measures is documented in the Pest Control Operational PRP including:
The food hazard controlled by the control measure
The monitoring procedures including parameters, frequencies and records that demonstrate the Operational PRP is working
The corrections and corrective action to be taken if monitoring show that the control measure is not compliant
Responsibility and authority for each Operational PRP
Verification activities and records
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4. Food Safety HACCP & Prerequisites
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5. So were you paying attention?
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Which is the most appropriate definition of a prerequisite?
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A prerequisite is a condition that is put in place to control significant hazards
A prerequisite is something that is required or necessary as a prior condition
Prerequisites are usually validated
All of the above
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8. Normally only Operational Prerequisite Programmes are validated.
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A prerequisite is something that is required or necessary as a prior condition.
Prerequisite programmes create base conditions for the hygienic production of food.
Significant Hazards are controlled by Operational Prerequisite Programmes.
Normally only Operational Prerequisite Programmes are validated.
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