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Food Assessment Tool (FAT 1.0)

Food Assessment Tool (FAT 1.0). Vinay Kumar V Nerella Akhil Kadiyala Dr. Ashok Kumar Department of Civil Engineering. Objectives. Create a pollution prevention tool to facilitate food processing facilities determine if they are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Food Assessment Tool (FAT 1.0)

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  1. Food Assessment Tool(FAT 1.0) Vinay Kumar V Nerella Akhil Kadiyala Dr. Ashok Kumar Department of Civil Engineering

  2. Objectives • Create a pollution prevention tool to facilitate food processing facilities determine if they are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. • Develop a user friendly tool that can award an index/score to each section of the facility that helps in better understanding of the improvements that can be made in different avenues. • To help the food facility understand the degree of compliance achieved and know areas of concern. • Provide alternative approaches for completing the task energy efficiently.

  3. Methodology • FAT 1.0 is developed based on the knowledge obtained from literature. • The tool is developed based on simple YES/NO/Not Applicable questions. • Points are allotted to all questions that are related to standard practices and regulations. • Recommendations are provided wherever necessary to make the facility compliant with regulations.

  4. Tool Development • FAT 1.0 is developed to give a performance index to food processing facilities and provide suggestions on how to improve in certain areas of concern. • The tool developed consists of different sections for different areas of the facility. • Points are allotted to each question if they are compliant with the applicable laws and regulations. • Total scores in each section are summarized towards the end of each section so that areas that need immediate attention could be identified.

  5. Sections in P2E2 • Waste Management • Storage and Transportation • Environmental Emergencies • Environmental Contamination • Pollution Prevention Techniques • Storm Water • Packaging Waste • Composting • Clean-Up Procedures • Preventive Maintenance • Pesticide Use • Food Banks • Air Quality Regulations • Drinking Water • Waste Water • Energy Use

  6. Home Page of FAT 1.0

  7. Questions on Packaging Waste • Reduction, reuse, and recycling of materials. • Labeling of products. • Policies and procedures dealing with waste. • Employee training.

  8. Screenshot of Packaging Waste

  9. Questions on Composting • On-site composting. • Food waste composting facilities. • Landfill. • Food by-products for local farmers.

  10. Screenshot of Composting

  11. Questions on Waste Supply • Public/private water supply. • Drinking water standards. • On-site sewage system. • Water meters.

  12. Screenshot of Water Supply

  13. Questions on Waste Management • Liquid industrial waste. • Hazardous waste. • Universal waste. • Recyclables.

  14. Screenshot of Waste Management

  15. Questions on Pest Control • Pesticide application. • Pesticide certifications. • Integrated pest management plan. • Monthly surveys.

  16. Screenshot of Pest Control

  17. Questions on Spill Prevention • Storage and transfer areas. • Spill prevention control and countermeasure (SPCC) plan. • Certification. • Review.

  18. Screenshot of Spill Prevention

  19. Questions on Preventive Maintenance • Storage and work areas • Equipment performance • Water conserving program • Employee training

  20. Screenshot of Preventive Maintenance

  21. Questions on Clean-Up Procedures • Edible and inedible food waste. • Spillage. • High pressure sprays. • Multiple purpose cleaners.

  22. Screenshot of Clean-Up Procedures

  23. Questions on Storage and Transportation • Storage area. • Ventilation. • Renewable fuels. • Monthly inspection. • Regulatory requirements.

  24. Screenshot of Storage and Transportation

  25. Questions on Food Banks • Shelter or soup kitchens. • Local health authorities. • Potentially hazardous food.

  26. Screenshot of Food Banks

  27. Questions on Food Contamination • Health problems. • Cleanliness. • Equipment maintenance.

  28. Screenshot of Food Contamination

  29. Questions on Air Quality Regulations • Process that create air pollution. • Environmental stewardship. • New source performance standard (NSPS).

  30. Screenshot on Air Quality Regulations

  31. Questions on Air Pollution Control • Air emission sources. • Asbestos notification. • Open burning.

  32. Screenshot on Air Pollution Control

  33. Questions on P2 Techniques • Operating conditions. • Renewable fuels. • Alternative methods.

  34. Screenshot of P2 Techniques

  35. Question on Energy Use • Energy Efficient ways. • Energy audit.

  36. Screenshot of Energy Use

  37. Questions on Storm Water • Storm water pollution

  38. Screenshot on Storm Water

  39. Evaluation Method • The total score of the facility is obtained by adding all the sectional scores.

  40. Screenshot of Suggestions Sheet

  41. Conclusion • A simple pollution prevention and energy efficient assessment tool has been developed for the food industry using Yes/No/Not Applicable questions. • The tool provides a summary of all the sections that a food processing facility deals with and provides necessary recommendations for pollution prevention and energy efficiency. • The sectional score helps in the detailed evaluation of compliance related issues and take corrective measures to become compliance.

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