BS PAS 220:2008

BS PAS 220:2008 specifiesrequirements for establishing, implementing andmaintaining prerequisite programmes (PRP) to assistin controlling food safety hazards.BS PAS 220:2008 is applicable to all organizations, regardlessof size or complexity, which are involved in themanufacturing step of the food chain and wishto implement PRP in such a way as to address therequirements specified in BS EN ISO 22000:2005,Clause 7.BS PAS 220:2008 is neither designed nor intended for use inother parts of the food supply chain.Food manufacturing operations are diverse in natureand not all of the requirements specified in this PASapply to an individual establishment or process.NOTE Where exclusions are made or alternative measuresimplemented, these need to be justified by a hazardassessment. Any exclusions or alternative measures adoptedshould not affect the ability of the organization to complywith these requirements. Examples of such exclusionsinclude the additional aspects relevant to manufacturingoperations listed under i), ii), iii), iv) and v) below.BS PAS 220:2008 specifies detailed requirements to beconsidered in relation to 7.2.3 of BS EN ISO 22000:2005,specifically:a) construction and layout of buildings and associatedutilities;b) layout of premises, including workspace andemployee facilities;c) supplies of air, water, energy and other utilities;d) supporting services, including waste and sewagedisposal;e) suitability of equipment and its accessibility forcleaning, maintenance and preventive maintenance;f) management of purchased materials;g) measures for the prevention of cross contamination;h) cleaning and sanitizing;i) pest control;j) personnel hygiene.In addition, BS PAS 220:2008 adds other aspects which areconsidered relevant to manufacturing operations:i) rework;ii) product recall procedures;iii) warehousing;iv) product information and consumer awareness;v) food defence, biovigilance and bioterrorism.Cross References:BS EN ISO 22000:2005PAS 96BIP 2078BIP 2128BS EN ISO 22005ISO/TS 22003ISO/TS 22004:2005