Any hazardous material which is present within your establishment
must be segregated and stored appropriately
so it does not pose a contamination risk to your export products.
Non-eligible export products must be clearly identified
and all relevant personnel made aware of this.
If your site has any allergens,
you must make sure they are controlled at every stage during processing.
This includes from receival of raw materials,
storage, work in progress, and finished product.
All new ingredients bought onto your site should be reviewed for any allergenic content.
A list of allergens applicable to Australia and their labelling requirements
can be found on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand website.
Air must not carry contaminants such as allergens
and dust particles, which may affect your milk product.
Potential contamination points from other gases used throughout your site must also be risk assessed.
Staff must be competently trained in allergen procedures to prevent cross contamination.
If you use any steam or compressed air at your establishment,
it must be of acceptable quality to prevent any contamination of your product.
Use of compressed air to clean,
in most situations is not suitable,
as this can cause allergenic particles to become airborne
and spread to other equipment and areas of the facility.
You will need to ensure that your procedures describe all relevant controls on other products
not meant for export, such as domestic product,
animal feed, manufacturing grade milk and products that are not fit for human consumption.
All waste must be removed from your site regularly,
preventing build up and in a manner which prevents cross contamination.
Your Protection, Segregation and Waste Management Program
is expected to be supported by work instructions,
training and verified as effective by regular monitoring and internal audits.
By having a documented and implemented
Protection, Segregation and Waste Management Program,
your site can ensure your export products remain safe
and eligible for export throughout all stages of its supply chain process.