Global Food Safety Systems Food-Borne Pathogen Control Improving Food Safety Through One Health IOM Forum on Microbial Threats December 14, 2011 Michael C. Robach Vice President, Corporate Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs
>More than 131,000 employees >Located in 66 countries >More than $108 billion in revenue
Cargill s Vision Our purpose is to be the global leader in nourishing people. Our mission is to create distinctive value. Our approach is to be trustworthy, creative and enterprising.
Cargill touches lives in more ways than you d imagine From formula that helps infants grow to icing on birthday cakes to zero-calorie sweetener in your coffee to hamburgers on the grill to foam cushions in couches and cars
Cargill at a Glance North America 20% of net worth 52,807 employees Europe/Africa 48% of net worth 14,836 employees Asia/Pacific 14% of net worth 14,407 employees Latin America 18% of net worth 16,093 employees
Goal & Operating Principles To provide high quality, safe food, every time, everywhere. Our Food Safety Operating Principles focus on: Leadership Global approach Accountability Personal responsibility Transparency Copyright Cargill, Incorporated 2011. All rights reserved. 5 Cargill PowerPoint Corporate Goal Presentation and Operating Title Principles for Food Safety
Food Safety: Critical to Our Success Food safety is fundamental to our success. Like worker safety, food safety is part of our DNA. Food safety is one of the most important issues for Cargill and will continue to increase in importance for the company. Food safety is an area of strength for Cargill. We take a comprehensive science- and risk-based approach to food safety in our policies, operations and supply chains, and we strive to continuously improve food safety and understanding. Copyright Cargill, Incorporated 2011. All rights reserved. 6 Cargill PowerPoint Corporate Goal Presentation and Operating Title Principles for Food Safety
Food Safety: Critical to Our Success These operating principles serve to reinforce our food safety vision and clarify the global systems approach we take in all of our businesses across all geographies, every day. All Cargill human food production facilities will achieve food safety certification (FSSC 22000) by 2014 and all Cargill grain handling and animal feed facilities will be certified by 2015. Food safety is everyone s responsibility. From farmers to families we all have an important role to play in keeping food safe. Copyright Cargill, Incorporated 2011. All rights reserved. 7 Cargill PowerPoint Corporate Goal Presentation and Operating Title Principles for Food Safety
1 Partnership Global-to-Local Food Safety Systems I nternational G overnance CODEX-OIE-IPPC & WTO 2 C o u n t r y I n f r a s t r u c t u r e Laws & Regulations Nat l to Local Regulations, Imports/Exports Inspection & Compliance Network of Labs & Inspectors Verify Compliance 3 ISO Voluntary Measures International Organization for Standardization GFSI Capacity Building, Benchmarked Systems Food Safety Management Systems Accredited Certification, Transparency 4 Business Initiatives
Partnership International Governance 1 Rationale Countries are dependent on each other for food 1 I nternational G overnance CODEX-OIE-IPPC & WTO World Trade Organization Govt s established WTO & Sanitary/Phytosanitary (SPS) CODEX-OIE-IPPC Three Sisters Recognized by SPS as setting international standards Codex Alimentarius - Food Safety International Plant Protection Convention - Plant health World Organization for Animal Health - Animal Health
Partnership Country Infrastructure 2 2 C o u n t r y I n f r a s t r u c t u r e Laws & Regulations Nat l to Local Regulations, Imports/Exports Inspection & Compliance Network of Labs & Inspectors Verify Compliance Rationale Strong food safety systems protect consumers & affects imports/exports Laws & Regulations Regulations derived from international science based standards (CODEX) Some may reference ISO voluntary measures Inspections & Compliance Network of national/state/local labs & inspectors Verify compliance & investigate issues to aid prevention
Partnership International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 3 Rationale Builds on science based standards, guidelines & recommendations. Strategic partnership with WTO to facilitate market requirements Does not regulate, legislate, certify, or accredit 163 country national standards institute members collaborate on development of voluntary measures Voluntary Measures Measures for accreditation, certification, auditing, auditor competency, FSMS Standardizes implementation and consistency along the food chain May become market requirement or referred to in regulations / legislation ISO 3 Voluntary Measures International Organization for Standardization
Partnership Business Initiatives 4 Rationale Food Safety is a pre-competitive issue with collaboration to mitigate risk Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Multi-stakeholder benchmarking of food safety systems Requirements for food safety systems & their delivery Once certified, accepted everywhere Capacity building through progressive Global Markets program Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Robust food safety systems Accredited Certification Independence Transparency Confidence GFSI Capacity Building, Benchmarked Systems Food Safety Management Systems Accredited Certification, Transparency 4 Business Initiatives
1 Partnership Effective, Efficient, Protecting Consumers I nternational G overnance CODEX-OIE-IPPC & WTO 2 C o u n t r y I n f r a s t r u c t u r e Laws & Regulations Nat l to Local Regulations, Imports/Exports Inspection & Compliance Network of Labs & Inspectors Verify Compliance 3 ISO Voluntary Measures International Organization for Standardization GFSI Capacity Building, Benchmarked Systems Food Safety Management Systems Accredited Certification, Transparency 4 Business Initiatives
Cargill Food Safety Policy Cargill is committed to providing safe food and animal feed products and services. We will use only those product development, procurement, supply chain, transportation, storage, production, manufacturing, and distribution systems and suppliers that ensure the safety and regulatory compliance of our products. We will communicate relevant food safety matters both internally and externally. We will adhere to the food safety requirements we have mutually agreed to with our customers. Every Cargill Business Unit, Function, and employee has a responsibility to ensure the production of safe products that comply with the applicable laws, regulations and Corporate Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs requirements. Cargill management will provide the resources and support necessary to enable our employees to fulfill this responsibility and continually improve our programs and processes. Greg Page Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike Robach Vice President Corporate Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs
Cargill Food Safety Policy Food Safety Management System General Requirements Documentation Requirements Management Responsibility Management Commitment Food Safety Policy Food Safety Management System Planning Responsibility and Authority Food Safety Team Leader Communication Emergency Preparedness and Response Management Review
Cargill Food Safety Policy Resource Management Provision of Resources Human Resources Infrastructure Work Environment Planning and Realization of Safe Products General (PRPs) Prerequisite Programs Preliminary Steps to Enable Hazard Analysis Hazard Analysis Establishing the (OPRPs) Operational Prerequisite Programs Establishing the HACCP Plan
Cargill Food Safety Policy Planning and Realization of Safe Products Updating of Preliminary Information and Documents Specifying the PRPs and the HACCP Plan Verification Planning Traceability System Control of Nonconformity Validation, Verification and Improvement of the Food Safety Management System General Validation of control measure combinations Control of Monitoring and Measuring Food Safety Management System Verification Improvement
Cargill Food Safety Policy Prerequisite Programs Construction and Layout of Buildings Layout of Premises and Workspace Utilities Air, Water, Energy Waste Disposal Equipment Suitability, Cleaning and Maintenance Management of Purchased Materials Measures for Prevention of Cross-contamination Cleaning and Sanitizing Pest Control Personnel Hygiene and Employee Facilities
Cargill Food Safety Policy Prerequisite Programs (Cont) Rework Product Recall Procedures Warehousing Product Information and Consumer Awareness Food Defense, Biovigilance, and Bioterrorism Product Defense Acquisition and Joint Venture Due Diligence Regulatory Compliance of Substances in Food Adulterant Testing Food Safety Requirements for Product Development Certifications Good Laboratory Practices
Cargill Food Safety Policy Management of Purchased Materials General Requirements Selection and Management of Suppliers Incoming Material Requirements (raw/ingredients/packaging) Incoming Material Requirements Supplier and External Manufacturer Qualification and Management
Corporate Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs Supplier / External Manufacturer Qualification and Management Process Risk Assessment This process will mitigate food safety and quality risks, keeping people and animals safe. 22 2011 Cargill, Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
Risk Assessment Overall Material Risk Score High M A T E R I A L Medium 69% Priority 6% Low R I S K Low 20% High 5% xxx Low SUPPLIER RISK High Weighting Score Percent Category Score Management Culture 50 25% 12.5 HACCP 36 20% 7.3 PRPs 31 20% 6.2 Audit 50 20% 10.0 Complete & Accurate Checklist 0 5% 0.0 Supply Chain 44 10% 4.4 Total Score ----------------------------------------------> 100% 40.4 Must add Max Score to 100% 100.0 S/EM Risk Score 23
Cargill Food Safety Policy Measures for Prevention of Cross-contamination General Requirements Microbiological cross contamination Environmental monitoring program Salmonella control program Listeria monocytogenes control program
Cargill Environmental Monitoring Decision Tree
A Path Forward Structure & mechanism for effective global partnership are in place Academia, consumer groups, government, industry Resources efficiently applied based on science and risk Focus on prevention and shared goal of safe affordable food Confidence in food safety enhances global trade and food security Business shoulders the responsibility for safe food
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