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Managing Quality of the National Iodized Salt
Supplies
ICCIDD/IGN perspectives on QAQC:QMS for Salt Businesses and Regulatory Agencies
Assurance of Quality in Salt Factories
A Quality Management System aims to:• always produce salt products, that• satisfy the demand of customers, • comply with regulatory standards
The Benefit is:• the factory gets it right the first time,• with no or minimum need for rework,• continual improvement of business
Inspection of Quality: Food Authorities
A Quality Management System aims to:• maintain the agency’s expertise,• demonstrate independence, • exhibit impartiality
The Benefits are:• protection of public health and wellbeing, • industry collaboration in quality food supplies
Global Agreements on Standards
An existing umbrella arrangement among:– The World Trade Organization (WTO)– The International Organization of Standards (ISO)– The FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius
WTO members are duty-bound to promote the adoption of quality management standards of ISO and composition standards of Codex Alimentarius
ISO Quality Management Standards
In Salt Industries, ISO 9001:2008 aims to:• fulfill the expectations of customers, and• adhere to regulations from authorities, while• continuously improving a company’s performance
In Food Agencies, ISO/IEC 17020:2012 aims to:• promote the acceptance of inspections by clients• ensure concurrence from supervisory authorities
FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius: Composition
StandardCX-STAN 150-1985* for food-grade salt:• applies to consumer and food industry salt• NaCl shall be not less than 97% on dry basis• to be iodized in iodine-deficient areas• production shall be by reliable manufacturers• to be provided free of any hygienic risk• shall be appropriately labeled• below specified levels of contaminants
A. QMS Manual for Salt Companies
• Describes the quality management system in detail• Covers all the procedures and activities that
determine product quality 1. Management issues2. Product realization issues3. Supportive issues
• Contains1. The required Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs)2. A set of practical guidelines
QMS based on SOPs in Salt Factories
Scope from entry raw salt to exit finished product:• Top management commitment and
responsibility• Product realization
o purchasingo manufacturing, packaging and storage
• Measurement, product review and
improvement• Documentation and record keeping
Detailed descriptions what workers must accomplish
Product realizationo Supplier selection and evaluationo Purchase and receipt of incoming goodso Control of production processeso Preventive maintenance
Measurements, review and improvemento Control of non-conforming producto Internal audito Corrective and preventive action
Documented results and record keepingo Control of documents and records
Standard Operating Procedures
Wet mixing
Iodized salt
Input salt
Packaging
Packed product
Storage, release
Activity Accountable SOP
KIO3 receipt and analysis Warehouse manager 7.3.3IVA.1.i
Preparing iodate solution Production manager 7.4.1.aIVA.1.ii
Recording mixing amounts Production manager 7.4.1.aIVA.1.ii
Sampling and analysis Quality manager 7.4.1.aIVA.1.iii
Sampling and analysis Quality manager IVA.1.iii
Fortificant
QMS iodization Steps/Stages
Practical Guidelines on Production and Storage of
Iodized SaltReceipt, storage and handling of KIO3• to verify that KIO3 meets specification• to maintain an adequate stock position of KIO3
Manufacturing and packaging of iodized salt• to ensure that equipment is functioning properly• to continuously realize adequately iodized packed salt
Salt iodine measurements during production and storage• to ensure that the product always meets standards
ISO/IEC 17020:2012Published in May 2012
Why ISO/IEC 17020:2012? Inspection bodies must be competent• Sufficient expertise (incl. in accredited authorities)• With suitable facilities and equipment• Adequate measurements, documents and records• Professional communications
Inspection activities must be impartial and consistent• Free of external influence on conduct and result• In conformity with required, objective procedures
Thus, the organization must commit to quality management
B. QMS Manual for Food Authorities
• ISO/IEC 17020:2012 as a model template• Made specific to inspections of iodized salt supply• The manual describes an Agency’s QMS in detail• It covers all aspects that affect the quality of inspections:
o Agency’s management and organizational standardso Standards of conduct and delivery of inspectionso Required support systems
• The QA/QC document contains• The required standard operating procedures (SOP’s)• Practical guidelines (suggestions for adoption/application)
The Quality Management System
Scope:• National supplies (producers, import, traders, users)• Management commitment and responsibility• Includes subcontracting arrangements (Accreditors)• Inspections of facilities, processes and products• Sampling, analysis and improvements• Documentation and record keeping• Professional communications
Standard Operating Procedures
Describe what workers need to accomplish in:• Management and organization• Selection and review of suppliers• Purchase and verification of purchased products• Preventive maintenance, training
• Performing inspection services• Sample receipt, identification and handling• Identification and control of non-conformities• Internal audit, preventive and corrective actions
• Communication• Documentation and record keeping
Practical Guidelines for Inspections
• Salt iodization facilities (salt factories)• Sales outlets (wholesale and retail)• Ports of entry (borders)• Food processing industries and food services• Audit of inspectorate services (Accreditors)
GAIN-UNICEF Partnership with ICCIDD/IGN 2011-14• Initial countries
High burden of IDDLagging USI recordAfrica: Egypt, Ethiopia,
Ghana, Niger, SenegalAsia: Bangladesh, China,
India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines
CEE/CIS: Russia, Ukraine
• Final countries (QAQC)– Bangladesh– Egypt– Ethiopia– Ghana– (Indonesia)– Pakistan
Strategic focus on mid-sized salt companies
In conclusion• GAIN is conducting large end-line surveys• Set of generic QAQC manuals/guidelines for
both industry and government available• Takes systemic approach to quality issues• Based on agreed-upon global umbrella
arrangement: WTO, ISO and Codex Alimentarius• Applies to all salt industries and food authorities• Evidence is waiting for proof of concept