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Meat and Poultry Processing Standards

SITE SECURITY & FOOD DEFENCE Version 4.0

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Glossary

Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)

Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification

New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to

Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before

Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard

Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.

R This icon indicates that a record is required.

AIM: Systems in place which prevent malicious actions occurring to product, premises and brands whilst on site

MP.SF.1

A threat assessment plan is documented (New)

How you will be measured

MP.SF.1.a

Threat assessment considers any potential risks to products from a conscious and intentional attempt to inflict contamination and/or damage

MP.SF.1.b

Threat assessment considers internal and external threats to the site

MP.SF.1.c

Output from the assessment is the threat assessment plan

MP.SF.1.d

For raw materials or products identified as a risk, the threat assessment plan documents controls to mitigate the risks

MP.SF.1.e

The threat assessment plan is formally reviewed annually or sooner if a new threat is identified or where a food defence/product security incident has occurred
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Threat assessment plan

MP.SF.2

Areas on site identified as a risk are defined, monitored and controlled (New)

How you will be measured

MP.SF.2.a

Areas include, but are not limited to: - external storage areas - goods-in of raw materials (including packaging)

MP.SF.2.b

Only authorised personnel have access to production and storage areas

MP.SF.3

Staff are trained in site security and food defence procedures (New)

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Staff training records


More Standards

Beef & Lamb

Chicken

Crops & Sugar Beet

Dairy

Dairy Goats

Ducks

Fresh Produce

Pigs

Turkeys
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The Red Tractor Meat and Poultry Processors Scheme is part of the Red Tractor Food Assurance Scheme assuring food safety, animal welfare, hygiene environmental protection through every part of the food chain.

The Standards provide clear and credible assurance for all and should be read in conjunction with the Member Rules which all members are bound by.