Food Safety Command Center 10 items
Waste & Rework Control Checklist
Control waste handling and rework incorporation to prevent contamination, allergen cross-contact, and traceability loss.
21 CFR 117BRCGS Food
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Waste Handling
- Are waste containers clearly identified, covered where required, and emptied to prevent accumulation and pest attraction? *
- Is waste removed from production areas to prevent it from becoming a contamination or allergen source? *
- Are inedible, waste, and byproduct materials segregated and disposed of per procedure? *
- Are external waste storage areas kept clean, secured, and pest-controlled?
Rework Identification
- Is all rework identified with product name, lot, date, and allergen status? *
- Is rework stored in labeled, covered containers to prevent contamination? *
- Is the quantity and traceability of rework recorded?
Rework Incorporation
- Is rework incorporated on a like-into-like basis so allergen profile is not changed? *
- Are the type, quantity, and point of addition of rework documented for each batch? *
- Is rework subject to the same food safety controls as primary product, including foreign-material detection? *
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