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SQF Code Module 12: Good Distribution

Practices for Transport and Distribution

Food Safety Quality Management System

Training Guide

SQF Code for Food Storage & Distribution

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SQF Code

Module 12: Food Safety

Fundamentals –Good Distribution

Practices for Transport and Distribution of Food Products

Module 2: SQF System Elements

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SQF Code Module 12

Module 12: Food Safety Fundamentals – Good Distribution Practices for Transport and Distribution of Food Products

12.1 Site Requirements and Approval12.1.1 Premises Location12.1.2 Construction and Operational Approval. 12.2 Construction & Control of Product Handling and Storage Areas12.2.1 Materials and Surfaces12.2.2 Floors, Drains and Waste Traps12.2.3 Walls, Partitions, Doors and Ceilings12.2.4 Lighting and Light Fittings12.2.5 Dust, Fly and Vermin Proofing12.2.6 Ventilation12.2.7 Premises and Equipment Maintenance12.2.8 Calibration

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SQF Code Requirements - Module 12

12.1 Site Requirements and Approval

The location of premises, buildings, operations and the land use must not affect hygiene & food safety.

Any measures established to maintain a suitable external environment should be monitored and reviewed.

The premises and operations on site should be approved by the relevant authority.

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SQF Code Requirements - Module 12

12.5 Storage and Transport

TransportRefrigerated units must maintain the food at required temperatures. Settings should be set, checked and recorded before loading and product temperatures recorded during loading as appropriate.Refrigeration units must be operational at all times and appropriate checks completed at regular intervals during transit.

UnloadingPrior to unloading, a refrigeration unit’s storage temperature settings and operating temperature must be checked and recorded. Unloading should be completed efficiently and product temperatures recorded at the start, end and appropriate intervals of unloading.Unloading practices and conditions must minimize exposure of the product to conditions detrimental to product and package integrity.

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