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Tech-Knowledge February 2024 Issue 07

"Food recall is the cornerstone of a robust food recall program in any food industry. It encompasses meticulous monitoring, swift communication, and decisive action. By identifying potential risks early, companies can prevent widespread consumer harm and safeguard their reputation. The hold and release program for non-conforming products in the food industry is crucial for ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance. By temporarily halting distribution until thorough evaluation and resolution, it safeguards consumers from potential harm. This process upholds quality standards, preserves brand reputation, and fosters trust among customers.

www.pmg.engineering Vol .03-Issue .07-February 2024 TECH-KNOWLEDGE The Official PMG Engineering Newsletter FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY ENGINEERING & DESIGN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Vol .03-Issue .07-February 2024 CONTENTS 1. WHITE PAPER A. Essential Components of Food Recall Program B. Hold and Release Program of Non-Conforming Product Used in Food Industry 2. INDUSTRY BUZZ Latest Food Industry News Updates 3. WEEKS HIGHLIGHT A Look Into The Main Events Of The Week 4. DID YOU KNOW? Fascinating Food Facts To Expand Knowledge 2-5 6-7 8 9-14 PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Vol .03-Issue .07-February 2024 INSIGHT ON ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF FOOD RECALL PROGRAM IN A FOOD INDUSTRY Introduction Components of Product Recall Program can prevent serious damages Product recalls are inevitable reality of working in food industry which can be frightening for both food processers as well as for consumers due to the harm and fear they cause among them. People generally focus on its negative side only, but they are very essential and must happen regularly as to they the consumer’s health. Product Recall is action of removing food products from the market at any stage of the food chain which may pose a safety risk to consumers. A food recall may be initiated because of a report or complaint from a variety of sources − manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, government agencies and consumers. It may also occur because of a food business’s internal testing and/or auditing. Product Recall Program A recall program is a written action plan that is carefully constructed, tested, and evaluated to ensure efficiency. It is the safety net that can from buying or eating a prevent consumers potentially harmful food product. Having an efficient recall program may reduce a company’s liability, while a non-existent or poor recall program can have serious economic and legal consequences. Recall Team Identifying recall team members and assigning recall duties enables the recall procedures to be conducted quickly and smoothly. The recall program should also identify the person who will coordinate the recall. The recall coordinator should have the authority to call upon other recall team members as needed to address the issues at hand. Recall team should include people responsible for decision making, Complaint file When a complaint is received, it is important to record the details and start an investigation either at your plant or your distribution facility. Early action on your part may enable you to identify potentially unsafe products and correct problems or enable you to stop selling the product until it is determined that it is safe. Complaint file When a complaint is received, it is important to record the details and start an investigation either at your plant or your distribution facility. Early action on your part may enable you to identify potentially unsafe products and correct problems or enable you to stop selling the product until it is determined that it is safe. PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION READ MORE.... Vol .03-Issue .07-February 2024 Traceability System Being able to determine which products need to be recalled allows you to limit the scope of a recall. If the specific affected products cannot be identified, you will need to broaden the scope of the recall, often recalling more products than necessary, which results in more financial losses. PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER Production amounts (Manufacturers) In case of a recall, a company must ensure most of the affected product the marketplace. Having an accurate record of how much product has been sold, and how much is still on the premises, helps to ensure that all customers are notified of the recall. removed from is Shipping and sales records Maintaining accurate shipping and/or sales records is crucial because they can enable a company to limit the recall to only the customers who received the affected products. Recalled product Records It is beneficial to develop recall product records to ensure that recalled products are controlled and do not get into the hands of customers. Such records include the name of the product being should recalled, the amount, Recall Procedures Every recall plan should contain a step-by-step explanation of what to do when a product needs to be recalled. Following this plan will help food manufacturers that important steps are not overlooked during this time of crisis. distributors ensure and Testing the recall program Mock recalls test a company's ability to recall products without actually recalling them. Mock recalls are strongly suggested and should be tested on a regular basis. The goal is to be able to identify every affected lot, know exactly where it is at any point in the process, and know who to contact to bring it back. Many a times mock recall can be an eye-opener for the food processors who thinks that their recall program is full proof. Mock recalls should test both product-tracking and ingredient- tracking systems. Results of the practice must show that a manufacturer/distributor is able to handle a 95-100 % of recall situation. Conclusion loses also. According At first instance food recalls are seen as a public health issue only, but they are also responsible for significant economic to findings of one reputed survey, the average cost of a recall to a food company is around $10M for direct costs, in addition to brand damage and lost sales. However, the costs larger brands may be significantly higher based on the preliminary recall costs reported by firms of some recent recalls. Thus, it can be concluded that it can be one of the biggest threats to profitability, if not managed properly. for Recall effectiveness A company recalling a product is responsible for notifying all customers who bought the affected products. They should also verify that all customers have stopped the affected products, and that all recalled products have been returned to the processors or distributors’ control or other designated area as instructed in the recall notification. the distribution of PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Vol .03-Issue .07-February 2024 INSIGHT ON IMPORTANCE OF HOLD AND RELEASE PROGRAM OF NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT USED IN FOOD INDUSTRY Introduction Hold and Release program is a preventive measure program which safeguards the company against product recall and provides assurance that non- conformity ingredients/products are not used at any stage of the food supply chain. This program is a great way to ensure that the finished product that your food business is sending out into the marketplace is not only going to be safe, but also meet food the desired product attributes. A product can be classified as safe when it does not contain any biological, chemical, or physical hazards. raw materials, Non-conforming product is defined as a product at any stage in the process that does not meet agreed food safety and quality criteria. This can apply to any packaging materials, work-in-progress or finished product. It can also apply to any other material used in the facility that can impact product safety or quality, e.g. aids, equipment. ingredients, processing chemicals, cleaning Elements of Hold and Release Program A.Hold and Release Planning: a) a written detailed plan that includes plant- specific procedures to be used to implement an effective program. b) Include a tracking and documentation system that identifies the product(s) placed on hold, and the release or appropriate disposition process upon receipt of test results. justification for production c) Provide written issues (e.g., raw materials, product shelf-life, physical space to hold product, ability to fill customer orders, line separation) to support the to agency requested notification sampling. time prior B.Marking/ Tagging System: Markers and Tags helps in distinguishing products held/ rejected from other products. Examples of identification systems include: a) Use of color-coded shrink-wrap, b) Use of color-coded tape (like crime scene tape), c) Use of color-coded tags PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION READ MORE.... Vol .03-Issue .07-February 2024 Address the tracking of product held (e.g., where is it located, if transported offsite – carrier, delivery information, location at off-site storage). f.Provide a documentation system that: -Identifies product(s) being held C.Maintaining Control of Product(s) being Held: Establishments should have following procedures in place to prevent products being held from entering production area: a.If possible, store the product being held away from other products. identify b.Clearly to distinguish it from other products to prevent it from being shipped accidentally. the product being held c.Protect contamination. unpackaged product from cross- d.Track the location of the product being held during storage and transportation. -Includes date and time of sample collection -Includes product name -Includes raw material information -Includes production or lot code -Includes product volume -Includes plant contacts -Includes the release of product or appropriate disposition g. Document sanitation and reinspection procedures designed to ensure the separation of product runs or production lines. D.Recordkeeping: Test and Hold programs should: Conclusion a.Provide a written, detailed description of the entire test and hold procedure. b.Ensure control of the product(s) being held. c.Include a written agreement with all off-site storage facilities used to store product while it is being held pending test results. d.Document Certificate of Analysis (COAs) and any test results for any raw materials being used in raw, ground product. e.Document COAs, any test results and letters of guarantees from suppliers of raw materials. Clearly, food control involves many difficult issues. Some of these are highly technical, while others are partly technological and partly political. The mutual goal should be to resolve these questions in a way that considers the needs of governments, consumers, and industry. For governments, there is the need for enforceable standards that are convincing to both consumers and industry. For consumers, food control systems must provide meaningful protection against real and important hazards. Finally, industry needs standards that permit flexibility and efficiency in producing and marketing foods that will serve their customers - the world's consumers. PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION FOOD INDUSTRY INDUSTRY BUZZ Prasuma receives the International Taste Award from the Brussels-based International Taste Institute. Experience the bounty of the Northwest Frontier in Diya. As the first and only Indian food brand to win an International Taste Award, Prasuma—India's top frozen food brand known for its dedication to quality and taste —has accomplished a remarkable milestone. Its spicy chicken momos and BBQ chicken bao buns received two stars out of three from the esteemed International Taste Institute in Brussels for the Superior Taste Award 2024. The CEO of Prasuma, Lisa Suwal, stated, "This is an exciting acknowledgement. We are thrilled that an Indian brand serving the ubiquitous Momo street food has gained recognition on the global scene! Every dish on our menu is freshly made and incredibly delicious since we take great pride in it. It's as fresh as though you prepared it from scratch at home. The highest quality flour, spices, and veggies are purchased directly from farms or locations where they can be found in their most pristine forms. The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotels & Residences celebrate Northwest Frontier Cuisine, India's most acclaimed dish that embodies the nation's historical taste. Northwest Frontier Cuisine, well-known for its flavorful spices, is expertly chosen and cooked by Indian chef Bobby Jaiswal at Diya. A ten-day culinary pop-up with an unmatched assortment of foods will wow your taste buds from February 16 to 25. Savour the genuine flavours of the Indian North- West Frontier region, where food is prepared using age-old methods in tandoors or clay ovens. The thoughtfully designed menu features an array of mouthwatering options, from appetizers and main courses to desserts. Savour speciality foods like Bharwan Tandoori Aloo, Raan, Barra, Potli Kebab, and Malai Paneer Tikka at the food festival. Savour the delicious Kabool ka murg pulao and the must-try Makhan wali dal. PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION FSSAI to permit labelling of the word "ORS" with a disclaimer. Agricultural exports are propelled by APEDA from $6 billion in FY 1988–1988 to $26.7 billion in FY 2022–2023. Following the Office of Comptroller General of Patents Designs and Trade Marks' ruling that it was compliant with Section 17 of the Trademarks Act of 1999, the FSSAI has agreed to permit producers to use the word "ORS" as a trademark on the labels of their products. such products under The FSSAI issued an order on July 14, 2022, allowing FBOs with valid trademarks for product names similar to ORS to manufacture respective trademarked names until the Office of the Comptroller General of Patents Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) made a decision that will be final and binding on all such FBOs, in response to complaints about numerous food companies selling products named ORS, which is also a drug formulation approved by the WHO. their to thanks fiscal year 2022–2023 A remarkable $26.7 billion was exported from agriculture in the the proactive interventions of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), which began with modest annual exports of USD 0.6 billion during 1987– 1988. The export basket has been expanded to over 200 countries, demonstrating an impressive Compound Annual expansion Rate (CAGR) of 12%, which highlights this journey of exponential expansion. India's agricultural exports were $53.1 billion in the fiscal year 2022–2023, with APEDA accounting for 51%. Of the 23 Principal Commodities (PCs) in APEDA's export basket, 18 showed positive growth from April to December 2023. Remarkably, with an average growth rate of 12%, 13 out of 15 significant PCs with exports over USD 100 million in the prior year saw positive growth. The Coca-Cola Company has named a new operational unit leader for South Korea and Japan. The Coca-Cola Company has declared that, as of April 1, Murat Ozgel, who has led the business's Bottling Investments Group since 2022, will take over as president of the Japan & South Korea operating unit. On February 1, Ozgel became the Chief Customer & Commercial Officer, replacing Jorge Garduño. As president of BIG, Ozgel oversees most of Coca-Cola's in-house bottling facilities. To take advantage of further growth prospects with the independent bottling operations, Ozgel oversaw franchising of businesses in five different nations in this capacity. "Murat is a deeply experienced leader with a strong reputation for team management and driving business transformation," stated Henrique Braun, president of international development. PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION WEEKS HIGHLIGHT N O N - T E C H N I C A L C O N T E N T 19 FEBRUARY CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI JAYANTI Chhatrapati Shivaji jayanti is celebrated on February 19 , Shivaji was also known as the 'Mountain Rat' and was widely known for his guerrilla warfare tactics. He was called so because of his awareness in geography of his land, and guerrilla tactics like raiding, ambushing and surprise attacks on his enemies. 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