BRCGS Clause 5.3 requires that food businesses have a fully implemented allergen management system to identify, manage, and control allergenic materials throughout the supply chain, production process, and finished product labeling.
Clause 5.3.1: “The site shall have a system for the management of allergenic materials, which includes risk assessment, handling procedures, cross-contact prevention, and accurate labeling.”
Failure to control allergens is one of the most common causes of product recalls and can pose a serious public health risk to allergic consumers.
BRCGS for Storage & Distribution requires that products moved via cross-docking are traceable and controlled at all times, even when they are not held in storage for extended periods.
Clause 4.3.1: “The company shall ensure that traceability is maintained at all stages, including during cross-docking operations.”
Clause 4.3.3: “Procedures shall be in place to ensure that all products handled, including those not stored on-site, remain under control and are not subject to contamination or substitution.”
Cross-docking operations must not compromise product traceability, safety, or integrity. Even with minimal handling and temporary presence, each product must be accurately identified, documented, and protected.
Audit Finding | Recommended Action |
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Unsegregated storage of allergens | Implement physical barriers, labeling, or color-coding systems |
Mislabeling or incorrect allergen info | Review label approval workflows and final pack checks |
Lack of allergen risk assessment | Perform a documented allergen risk assessment per product line |
Incomplete training records | Schedule regular allergen training and maintain attendance logs |
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