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F CODES

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References

• MM 3.2 refers

• ISO 22003:2013 Annex C - Required FSMS Competence

• WI 90 F Codes

• TQCSIF-43C (F Code Justification).

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F Codes

• based on ISO 22003:2013, Annex A

• demonstrate competency within food chain sectors (subcategories).

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F Code Allocations

• auditor application on TQCSIF-43C

• F Code categories & subcategories have changed significantly with ISO 22003:2013(Overview WI 90 Appendix A)

• F Code = F prefix + sub-code(eg processing of meat = F3A).

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F Codes

• auditors mapped from previous F Codes to new auditor applications likely to be needed in some cases for current clients

• office reviewing clients F codes prior to audit need auditors to verify at next upcoming audit correct codes have been allocated.

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F Codes

Requirements for F Code competence has increased and TQCSIF-43C includes:

•employment or consultancy or auditing

•typical PRPs expected to apply

•identify major food safety hazards (physical, chemical, biological) and control mechanisms.

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F Codes

• typical allergens and controls

• any specific food safety labelling requirements

• reference to the legal requirements, codes & regulations.

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TQCSIF-43C Information

• for relevant employment, consultancy or auditing - record dates, name of companies, product or service, types of duties, type of consultancy, audit types.

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F Codes Issues

• information relevant to employment, consultancy, auditing not recorded

• insufficient detail to demonstrate competence

• information detailed not specific to the F Code applied for

• applying for numerous F Codes using the same information

• return of application to HO not timely.

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F Codes

• information must provide confidence in understanding of food chain subcategory

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