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Managing Quality of the National Iodized Salt Supplies

Managing Quality of the National Iodized Salt Supplies. ICCIDD/IGN perspectives on QAQC: QMS for Salt Businesses and Regulatory Agencies. Assurance of Quality in Salt Factories. A Quality Management System aims to: always produce salt products, that satisfy the demand of customers,

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Managing Quality of the National Iodized Salt Supplies

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  1. Managing Quality of the National Iodized Salt Supplies ICCIDD/IGN perspectives on QAQC: QMS for Salt Businesses and Regulatory Agencies

  2. Assurance of Quality in Salt Factories A Quality Management System aims to: • always produce salt products, that • satisfy the demand of customers, • comply with regulatory standards The Benefit is: • the factory gets it right the first time, • with no or minimum need for rework, • continual improvement of business

  3. Inspection of Quality: Food Authorities A Quality Management System aims to: • maintain the agency’s expertise, • demonstrate independence, • exhibit impartiality The Benefits are: • protection of public health and wellbeing, • industry collaboration in quality food supplies

  4. Global Agreements on Standards An existing umbrella arrangement among: • The World Trade Organization (WTO) • The International Organization of Standards (ISO) • The FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius WTO members are duty-bound to promote the adoption of quality management standards of ISO and composition standards of Codex Alimentarius

  5. ISO Quality Management Standards In Salt Industries, ISO 9001:2008 aims to: • fulfill the expectations of customers, and • adhere to regulations from authorities, while • continuously improving a company’s performance In Food Agencies, ISO/IEC 17020:2012 aims to: • promote the acceptance of inspections by clients • ensure concurrence from supervisory authorities

  6. FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius: Composition Standard CX-STAN 150-1985* for food-grade salt: • applies to consumer and food industry salt • NaCl shall be not less than 97% on dry basis • to be iodized in iodine-deficient areas • production shall be by reliable manufacturers • to be provided free of any hygienic risk • shall be appropriately labeled • below specified levels of contaminants

  7. A. QMS Manual for Salt Companies • Describes the quality management system in detail • Covers all the procedures and activities that determine product quality • Management issues • Product realization issues • Supportive issues • Contains • The required Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) • A set of practical guidelines

  8. QMS based on SOPs in Salt Factories • Scope from entry raw salt to exit finished product: • Top management commitment and responsibility • Product realization • purchasing • manufacturing, packaging and storage • Measurement, product review and improvement • Documentation and record keeping

  9. Standard Operating Procedures • Detailed descriptions what workers must accomplish • Product realization • Supplier selection and evaluation • Purchase and receipt of incoming goods • Control of production processes • Preventive maintenance • Measurements, review and improvement • Control of non-conforming product • Internal audit • Corrective and preventive action • Documented results and record keeping • Control of documents and records

  10. QMS iodization Steps/Stages Activity Accountable SOP Fortificant Input salt 7.3.3 IVA.1.i KIO3receipt and analysis Warehouse manager 7.4.1.a IVA.1.ii Preparing iodate solution Production manager Wet mixing Recording mixing amounts 7.4.1.a IVA.1.ii Production manager Iodized salt 7.4.1.a IVA.1.iii Sampling and analysis Quality manager Packaging Packed product Storage, release Sampling and analysis Quality manager IVA.1.iii

  11. Practical Guidelines on Production and Storage of Iodized Salt • Receipt, storage and handling of KIO3 • to verify that KIO3 meets specification • to maintain an adequate stock position of KIO3 • Manufacturing and packaging of iodized salt • to ensure that equipment is functioning properly • to continuously realize adequately iodized packed salt • Salt iodine measurements during production and storage • to ensure that the product always meets standards

  12. ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Published in May 2012

  13. Why ISO/IEC 17020:2012? • Inspection bodies must be competent • Sufficient expertise (incl. in accredited authorities) • With suitable facilities and equipment • Adequate measurements, documents and records • Professional communications • Inspection activities must be impartial and consistent • Free of external influence on conduct and result • In conformity with required, objective procedures • Thus, the organization must commit to quality management

  14. B. QMS Manual for Food Authorities • ISO/IEC 17020:2012 as a model template • Made specific to inspections of iodized salt supply • The manual describes an Agency’s QMS in detail • It covers all aspects that affect the quality of inspections: • Agency’s management and organizational standards • Standards of conduct and delivery of inspections • Required support systems • The QA/QC document contains • The required standard operating procedures (SOP’s) • Practical guidelines (suggestions for adoption/application)

  15. The Quality Management System • Scope: • National supplies (producers, import, traders, users) • Management commitment and responsibility • Includes subcontracting arrangements (Accreditors) • Inspections of facilities, processes and products • Sampling, analysis and improvements • Documentation and record keeping • Professional communications

  16. Standard Operating Procedures • Describe what workers need to accomplish in: • Management and organization • Selection and review of suppliers • Purchase and verification of purchased products • Preventive maintenance, training • Performing inspection services • Sample receipt, identification and handling • Identification and control of non-conformities • Internal audit, preventive and corrective actions • Communication • Documentation and record keeping

  17. Practical Guidelines for Inspections • Salt iodization facilities (salt factories) • Sales outlets (wholesale and retail) • Ports of entry (borders) • Food processing industries and food services • Audit of inspectorate services (Accreditors)

  18. GAIN-UNICEF Partnership with ICCIDD/IGN 2011-14 • Initial countries High burden of IDD Lagging USI record Africa: Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Niger, Senegal Asia: Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines CEE/CIS: Russia, Ukraine • Final countries (QAQC) • Bangladesh • Egypt • Ethiopia • Ghana • (Indonesia) • Pakistan Strategic focus on mid-sized salt companies

  19. In conclusion • GAIN is conducting large end-line surveys • Set of generic QAQC manuals/guidelines for both industry and government available • Takes systemic approach to quality issues • Based on agreed-upon global umbrella arrangement: WTO, ISO and Codex Alimentarius • Applies to all salt industries and food authorities • Evidence is waiting for proof of concept

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