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Participate in product recalls

Participate in product recalls

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPTEC4008
State Code
OAN26
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
110111 - Food Hygiene
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and prepare for product recall situations and to initiate and participate in recall processes. The unit applies to individuals with a primary responsibility for initiating and participating in product recall events as part of a broader team. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems. No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, legislative and regulatory requirements for food processing exist, so local requirements must be checked. All work must comply with Australian food safety standards and relevant codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for product recall situation
  • 1.1 Identify circumstances that could result in a product recall
  • 1.2 Implement appropriate controls to manage risks
  • 1.3 Identify criteria used to initiate a product recall
  • 1.4 Determine legal responsibilities and requirements of a recall program
2. Participate in a product recall
  • 2.1 Identify components of the product recall system in the workplace
  • 2.2 Use workplace systems to trace ingredients, materials and batch information
  • 2.3 Implement product recall procedures
  • 2.4 Review procedures to define roles and levels of authority in the event of a product recall
3. Review processes to minimise the risk of recurrence
  • 3.1 Investigate causes of product recalls
  • 3.2 Review purchasing arrangements and in-house procedures to minimise the risk of recurrence
  • 3.3 Establish and review consultative mechanisms to support continuous improvement
  • 3.4 Communicate information on product recalls and improvement strategies to in-house personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4748 FDFTEC4011A Participate in product recalls Unit of competency