Allergen Management
Practical allergen management support to help food manufacturers identify risks and strengthen controls.
Allergen Management Support
Effective allergen management requires controls throughout the food manufacturing process, from ingredient and supplier approval through to production, cleaning, labelling and verification.
How I Can Help
- Allergen risk assessment
- Review of allergen controls within manufacturing processes
- Ingredient and supplier information review
- Allergen cross-contact assessment
- Cleaning and sanitation control review
- Allergen labelling control review
- Allergen verification activities
- Allergen management documentation and procedures
A Practical Allergen Management Approach
Allergen controls need to be understood and consistently implemented across the business.
Assess the Risk
Identify where allergens enter, move through and potentially cross-contact products within your operation.
Review Ingredients
Review ingredient and supplier information to ensure allergen risks are properly understood and controlled.
Control Cross-Contact
Review production, segregation, handling and cleaning controls to reduce the risk of unintended allergen cross-contact.
Verify Controls
Review verification activities to provide confidence that allergen controls are working as intended.
Key Allergen Management Areas
Support can focus on the areas presenting the greatest risk to your business.
Ingredient & Supplier Review
Review supplier information and ingredient specifications to identify allergen risks.
Cross-Contact Controls
Assess production flows, handling practices, segregation and other controls.
Cleaning Controls
Review cleaning procedures and controls designed to manage allergen cross-contact.
Labelling Controls
Review processes supporting accurate allergen information and product labelling.
Allergen Verification
Verification provides an opportunity to check whether allergen controls are being implemented effectively and identify areas requiring improvement.
Review Controls
Review existing allergen procedures, records and operational controls.
Identify Gaps
Identify weaknesses or opportunities for improvement within the allergen management system.
Improve the System
Develop practical actions to strengthen allergen management and reduce risk.
Flexible Allergen Management Support
Support can be provided on-site or virtually, depending on your business requirements.
On-Site
Practical assessment and support within your food manufacturing environment.
Virtual
Remote document reviews, risk assessment and technical advice.
Ongoing
Flexible technical support when your business needs additional food safety and quality expertise.
Related Food Safety & Quality Support
Depending on your requirements, your project may also benefit from HACCP Development & Review, Supplier Approval Support.
Need Help With Allergen Management?
If you would like an independent review of your allergen controls or need support strengthening your allergen management system, let's talk.
Discuss Your Allergen Controls