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CCGD Warehouse HACCP Toolkit and HACCP Based Program for Retail. Development of Industry Food Safety Models. Calgary AB, August, 14 th , 2006 . Presentation Overview. Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors The programs Warehouse toolkit HACCP based program for retail The process
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CCGD Warehouse HACCP Toolkit and HACCP Based Program for Retail Development of Industry Food Safety Models Calgary AB, August, 14th, 2006
Presentation Overview • Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors • The programs • Warehouse toolkit • HACCP based program for retail • The process • Strategy • Sponsors/partners • Development process • Testing & revisions • Implementation strategy & deployment • Project status and next steps • CFIA post farm recognition
Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors (CCGD) • Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors (CCGD) established in 1919 • National industry association representing grocery retailers, grocery wholesalers and foodservice distribution. • Focus on issues impacting food and grocery products. • National government relations • Regional government relations • Industry issues: • Food safety • Supply chain, standards & technology • Tools to the business (research, benchmarking studies etc.) • Offices in Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa and Calgary. • CCGD core philosophy is to deliver value to members and help members meet evolving customer demands.
CCGD Warehouse Toolkit • HACCP generic model for food distribution centers. • Original target - self distributing grocery, grocery wholesale, foodservice distribution • Now also being used by manufacturers, importers,others • Covers storage and retrieval operations from receipt to outbound shipment. • Covers basic re-pack • Based on CFIA’s FSEP model with one significant change – amalgamated forms 6, 7 & 8 • Toolkit includes 3 main components: • Generic HACCP model and pre-requisites • Customization workbooks for HACCP model and pre-requisites • Training materials – Training video/DVD, posters, presentations, 2 day train the trainer syllabus
HACCP Based Food Safety Program for Retail • Enhanced food safety program for all food retail establishments • Target: independent grocers, grocery chains • Covers all aspects of retail operations, display and preparation • Detailed HACCP analysis conducted on all store processes • Program includes three main components: • Generic retail HACCP plan – reference document (not needed for implementation) • Retail food safety practices (pre-requisites) – x20 • Standard operating procedures –x49
The Process - Strategy • In 2002 CCGD and CFIG (Independent Grocers) undertook an assessment of food safety practices and programs in the industry. • Results indicated: • A lot of work being done in the industry and the supply chain • Food safety issues increasing in importance with consumer/governments and industry • Need for consistent national industry programs and standards • Identified three areas of need: • Science based food safety program for warehousing • Science based food safety program for retail • Science based food safety program for trucking/transportation • Action items were to focus on retail and warehousing. • Canadian Trucking Alliance and Kasar Canada developed trucking program.
Sponsors/partners Project partner: • Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) partner Project team members: • Grocery retailers/foodservice distributors Supporting industries/associations • Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) • Baking Association of Canada (BAC) • Canadian Meat Council (CMC) • Food and Consumer Products Canada (FCPC) Consultants/development support • Guelph Food Technology Center Government (technical guidance and funding support) • Canadian Food Inspection Agency • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Food Safety and Quality Program)
Development Process • Both projects had multi-year development and testing timelines. • Process led by an industry committee composed of: • Industry representatives • Association staff • Government • Consultants • Process undertaken was as follows: • Undertake HACCP analysis • Benchmark current practices and processes • Identify leverage opportunities • Develop program/standards building on available materials • Draft document review (Peer review) • Pilot test • Revisions
Testing & Revisions • Both programs were extensively field (pilot) tested • Pilot testing viewed as vital to success of the project to provide: • Verification of the committee work • Feedback on usability and accuracy of the programs • Guidance on implementation challenges • Accuracy of document translation • Warehouse program was tested in 5 warehouses across Canada • Retail program was tested in over 20 locations in two separate pilot testing sessions. • Programs were amended based on committee review of pilot outcomes. • Need for additional work/tools was identified
Implementation Strategy & Deployment • CCGD food safety programs are considered final when: • They are endorsed by the CCGD Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs Committee, who then provides a recommendation for Board approval • An accompanying implementation strategy for the program has been developed by the CCGD Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs Committee • CCGD’s Board of Directors approves the program and its implementation strategy. • CCGD supports the voluntary implementation of food safety programs • The deployment of any implementation strategy will be supported with member awareness and education efforts.
Project Status • Warehouse project completed in 2004 • Deployment to the industry commenced in 2004 • Conducting a series of 5 train the trainer sessions in 2005/2006 • Retail project completed final piloting in July 2006 • CCGD Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs Committee to conduct final SOP peer review. • Final endorsement and development of implementation considerations Oct 2006. • CCGD Board sign off Nov 2006.
Next Steps Warehouse Project: • Conduct annual document & material review • Assess need for additional warehouse train the trainer sessions • Update warehouse training video Retail: • Determine what tools are necessary to support implementation Regulatory • Support & participate in recognition process for post farm programs