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<strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Quality</strong> <strong>Milk</strong><br />

program and establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is the first step in<br />

applying BMPs in a consistent manner. SOPs are written procedures that describe<br />

step-by-step how an activity, such as milking, should be carried out. Consistency with a<br />

repetitive task, such as milking, is necessary to produce safe milk, and to produce it<br />

efficiently. Furthermore, if something goes wrong, the SOP can be re-evaluated to<br />

determine if it can be improved to prevent the problem from re-occurring.<br />

Standard operating procedures, for example, can help producers and their staff to:<br />

• Know which animals produce milk that cannot go into the bulk tank - to prevent<br />

contamination of milk in the bulk tank.<br />

• Apply the same milking routine with each milking - essential to obtain good<br />

milking performance.<br />

SOPs need to be accessible and regularly updated. Employees need to be trained and<br />

evaluated on a regular basis to ensure consistency. Samples of some standard SOPs<br />

can be found throughout the reference manual. .<br />

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS<br />

Corrective Action Plans outline the steps family and staff should take to correct a<br />

problem if a problem occurs at a CCP and some BMPS (BMPs 4, 6 and 7). Corrective<br />

Action Plans should contain detailed instructions and contact numbers.<br />

If a problem or deviation occurs at a CCP or some BMPs (BMPs 4, 6 and 7), the CQM<br />

program requires corrective actions to be carried out to correct the problem. The<br />

program also requires that each deviation and chosen corrective action be documented.<br />

Many of the sample records in the Workbook have a place for deviations and corrective<br />

actions to be recorded and a separate sheet is provided as well.<br />

MAKING HACCP WORK<br />

Implementing CQM, a HACCP-based program, on a dairy farm requires:<br />

• An honest, critical analysis of the operation.<br />

• An assessment of hazards and CCPs in the production system.<br />

• A practical and reliable record-keeping system.<br />

• Time to assess the best management practices, corrective<br />

measures and alternatives.<br />

• A training program for family members and staff.<br />

• An ongoing commitment to food safety and continuous improvement.<br />

Consumers Always Have the Last Word<br />

<strong>On</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Safety</strong>.<br />

June 2010<br />

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