ISO 22000: WHAT TRANSITION CAN IT MAKE IN YOUR FOOD PRODUCTION FACILITY? AN EXPERIENCE IN BRIEF. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Presented by: Huda Musa El Sayed Wheata Ind. Co. Ltd. ( (Araak Group Sudan 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Food Industry in Sudan Food industry in Sudan has remarkably flourished and diversified in the past decade. Up until 2010 the food manufacturing industry sector constitutes 55% of the manufacturing industry in Sudan. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Regulatory and Statutory Bodies Food Safety Responsibility The following authorities are responsible: - SSMO (Sudanese Standards and Metrology Org.). - Ministry of Health. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Food Safety Awareness 1 st International Food Safety Conference in Sudan took place on March 2010 held by SSMO with collaboration of FAO. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Food Industry Food Safety Responsibility and Efforts HACCP system implemented by many food production companies (HACCP recommended but not mandatory). One company has an ISO 22000:2005 certified (FSMS), implementation started in a no. of companies. Food safety forums held by the food industry. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Importance of an Integrated Food Chain Approach to Control Food Safety Hazards Food safety failures in both developed and developing countries have intensified interest everywhere in systematic prevention at every link in the food supply chain. Food safety is a joint responsibility of all the actors in the food chain and requires their combined efforts. Strong links = enhance food safety Weak links = Minimize food safety 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

ISO 22000:2005 Standard Food safety management systems – Requirements for any organization in the food chain. Harmonizes the requirements for systematically managing safety in food supply chains and offers a unique solution for good practice on a worldwide basis. A meaningful system backed by international consensus. Has the potential to turn the difficult task of meeting multiple or even contradictory requirements from various different safety and quality guidelines into one system. Shares common management principles with ISO th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

ISO 22000:2005 Specifies the Following Key Elements to Ensure Food Safety Interactive Communication System Management Prerequisite Programs ISO 22000:2005 HACCP Principles 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Wheat Milling Factory- At a Glance Established at Milling capacity: 1750 metric tons of wheat per day. Plays a dynamic role in the achievement of food security in Sudan. ISO22000:2005 certified FSMS. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Benefits of Implementing ISO 22000:2005 Benefits can vary depending on the org., its type, its situation and management system in place before adopting the ISO 22000:2005 standard requirements. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Perceptible Benefits Meeting and complementing statutory and regulatory requirements. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Benefits of Implementing the ISO 22000:2005 Perceptible Benefits: Well established communication channels: Organized and targeted communication concerning food safety with:  Internally with employees that have an impact on food safety.  Externally with: - Regulatory and statutory bodies. - Suppliers of raw materials. - Service providers. - Inspection companies. - Customers. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

A Scientific Drive for Food Safety Incessant exploitation of sound scientific principles. Food safety hazards identified and controlled according to scientific basis. Linking all food production aspects in a comprehensive scientific way. Utilization of guidelines and standards published by the Codex and other international standards. Ability to identify the food safety risks associated with our activity, to foresee them and to effectively contain any emergency that may occur. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Dynamic Control of Food Safety Hazards. All food safety hazards of relevancy to the process and the product are carefully IDENTIFIED and consequently CONTROLLED. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Team work Efficient relationship based on openness all working towards the same goal: “ FOOD SAFETY” 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

In House Training A structured program for training of food handlers. Personnel hygiene practices (principles) became habits for all employees and workers that have an impact on food safety. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Documents illustrating What? How ? When? and Who? For know how and to guarantee the sustain- ability of food safety procedures and consequently the FSMS. To monitor and measure effectiveness of the FSMS. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference Food safety policy and objectives Food safety procedures Work instructionsFood safety records

Specificity All the work and plans are organized under specific internationally used scientific titles and terminology. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Wheat Products – Contaminants Analysis Although not verified in wheat products before implementing the ISO 22000:2005 standard mycotoxins (DON, Ochratoxin A) heavy metals (lead and cadmium) and pesticide residues which are potential contaminants were always not detected at low detection levels. Microorganisms (Bacillus cereus and Clostridium perfingens) levels were far below the levels permitted by local regulations. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Customer Complaints No complaints regarding food safety of wheat products were received after implementing the ISO 22000: th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Food Safety a Culture in the Organization Food safety became an ultimate goal. Employees conscientious about food safety. Deeper knowledge of all the production process (from A to Z). Better exchange of knowledge between staff. At the employees level more awareness to regulatory and statutory requirements. Understanding of food safety responsibilities. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Perceptible Benefits Reading back on the importance of different technologies. Improved over all performance. Better planning. Control focused on what is necessary and conserving resources. Enhancement of the traceability systems. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Self Confidence and Contentment Confident about wheat products safety. Feeling that the right thing is done. Credibility of the company’s image. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Opportunities for Improvement….Continues Inputs for improving the adequacy of the food safety management system are but not only:  Verification and auditing.  Validation.  Management review.  Communication. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Infrastructure and Technology … A Fundamental Support The infrastructure allowed the production in satisfactory sanitary conditions. Sites, buildings, product flows and the factory layout are logically arranged. Technology installed was satisfactory to produce safe food. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Top management commitment…An Essential Support Top management must wholeheartedly understand the food safety concept. Top management has a major role in the successful implementation through its commitment to provide necessary resources. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Obstacles Faced During Start of Implementation Lack of knowledge about food safety:  Food safety not distinguished from other quality aspects. Preliminary knowledge of HACCP system and also unfamiliarity. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Benefit for You as a Supplier Your customer want to have confidence that your organization is well run, that you are managing the food safety hazards associated with your products and that you are taking onboard any regulatory requirements. ISO 22000:2005 can provide the confidence your customers need in order to do business with you because you identify and control food safety hazards in the right way. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

ISO Standards can be Used in Line with IS :2005 Standard ISO/TS 22004:2005, Food safety management systems – Guidance on the application of ISO 22000:2005. ISO 22005:2007, Traceability in the feed and food chain – General principles and guidance for system design and development. 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Food Safety a Non negotiable Human Right Remains the Responsibility of all the Operators Along the Food Chain ………… A re Y ou D oing Y our P art? 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Your Commitment to Food Safety is a Moral Commitment 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference

Thanks for Listening 6th Dubai International Food Safety Conference Wheata Ind. Co. Ltd.(Araak Group), Sudan.