Health field
In general, the issue of health in food companies is divided into two areas of environmental health and human (individual) health. In the following, these two areas are discussed and the actions of Kurdistan Sivan chewing gum Company in this field are explained.
Environmental health
The company has developed workplace health instructions to control the environmental conditions of the organization by washing, disinfecting and controlling insects and vermin.
This instruction is mandatory in all production stages and factory areas that affect food safety. The field of environmental health is divided into three parts: control of environmental conditions, control of health conditions and control of conditions related to animal health.
A) Control of environmental conditions
To implement the environmental health system in the organization, the first and most important step is to create suitable environmental conditions for the organization by using PRP, in accordance with legal requirements and GMP requirements, the same appropriate production methods (GMP: Good Manufacture Practice) for environmental conditions.
B) Control of health conditions
Based on the study, in order to maintain the environmental conditions of the organization and general cleaning of the halls, the parts that need cleaning, washing and disinfection are identified on the organizational sections, and the washing and disinfection method is mentioned in the washing instructions related to that section. In order to perform washing and disinfection, the relevant form is completed and, in this form, washing and disinfection courses are specified and the results will be recorded in the form and the person in charge of execution will record its records in this form. In order to ensure the correct design of the prerequisite program and washing and verifying them, case sampling is performed to determine the effect of the prerequisite program on the organization environment and this sampling and the results are recorded in the certification form.
At the end of each chapter, the prerequisite program is generally audited by the PRP checklist and, if necessary, the relevant quality records and records are reviewed. In relation to the equipment related to production, according to the items mentioned in the washing instruction form, the parts of the equipment that need to be opened during washing are specified and the way of washing them is also specified.
C) Control of animal conditions
For this purpose, a plan to fight insects and rodents has been done In order to protect the organization from the entry of insects and rodents that are the source of infection, in addition to the preventive measures that are considered in creating the prerequisites for GMP, a comprehensive plan based on the organization's conditions to fight insects and rodents according to insect control instructions. And rodents are considered and implemented in the organization.
One of the common methods in the fight against animals and insects is trapping and the location of these traps is determined in the layout of the organization and is periodically controlled by the person in charge and the results are recorded.
Personal health
Kurdistan Sivan chewing gum Company, which produces natural chewing gum, also has personal hygiene instructions in the field of personal hygiene and has made it mandatory to observe the factors affecting food safety.
In addition to preparing to participate in personal hygiene, cross-cutting conditions for continuous testing and control of coronary heart disease symptoms are described below.
A) Control of personal health conditions
In order to implement the personal health system in the organization, the first and most important action is to implement the health clauses from the beginning of employment as well as continuous and periodic control in the organization according to the legal rules and program. Has done.
The personal health control records of the personnel are checked and maintained daily by the executive officer in the relevant forms, and also according to the risks of each part that threatens the person, according to the legal requirements and the company's prerequisite program, the infrastructure is modified and conditions It has provided safety and these conditions have made the staff work in these areas with peace of mind. Also, in different parts of the production, according to the prerequisite program and legal requirements, warning signs have been installed to repeatedly remind the staff as well as the people visiting the company.
B) Health control of the corona pandemic
In March 2017, with the outbreak of coronary heart disease and health requirements in the context of this widespread epidemic, the company has provided equipment and tools for testing health and symptoms of the disease, including blood oxygen, fever, heart rate, etc., and each of the personnel They are evaluated twice a day and their symptoms are evaluated.
Fortunately, in this regard, the environmental conditions have been provided in such a way that the possibility of transmitting the possible disease has been reduced to a minimum, and in this regard, adequate training has been provided to staff and some work rules and requirements Internal, individual distancing, etc. have also been done.
Health achievements of Ban Natural Chewing Gum
The most important achievement of the observance of hygienic principles by Kurdistan Sivan chewing gum Company is that the consumer has been consuming the products of this production unit with confidence for many years and has expressed satisfaction.
Relevant organizations and departments have also ensured the company's activities during this period when the company's food safety team consists of the CEO, factory manager and production manager and technical manager in accordance with the obligations and with high commitment and more than before. In their work plan, the production of a safe product is on the agenda.
In connection with the process of preparing gum from pistachio or bane tree, there are also health issues that are provided in the production process with high sensitivity of raw material hygiene.
The general result of these activities and trainings in the field of product hygiene to the staff has been the reassurance and safety of the working environment and the product and has caused the consumer to confidently include the company's products in their food basket.