3. PPECB Annual Report 2009-2010

StrategicObjectiveKeyPerformanceIndicatorsYear 1: 2009/2010TargetAction Plan/Activities2009/10 Financial YearPerformanceProgressEngage DAFFon electronicverification ofinformationonaddendumsand UniquePallet ID’s.This work is integral to the EDI Project and its completionis linked to the EDI Project.Pilot use ofUnique PalletID during2009 citrusseason withidentifiedclients.The PPECB completed Phase 1 of the EDI Project whichincluded the standardisation of codes, development ofbusiness rules and business process review for exportcertification process. Phase 2, which includes piloting theUnique Pallet ID, to ensure that the inspection volumesmatches the export volumes was completed withassistance from SATGI and 2 “big” table grape exporters.The test combined issuance of a mock export certificate.Other business rules were also tested or validated beforea mock certificate could be issued.Pilot palletID’s andElectronicExportCertificationfor Stone FruitPilot for the Stone Fruit deferred to full EDIimplementation.ReviewedPolicy on foodsafety andproductquality.Concludeinputs to thereview ofregulationsgoverningCold Chainactivities.Handover ofdraftregulationsand standardsandrequirementsto DAFF.This activity was completed, however a response fromDAFF is awaited on the way forward.Engagestakeholders.Engagement with stakeholders could not be initiated dueto no response from DAFF on Submitter Regulations andS&Rs.Evaluate anauditapproachwithin theCold Chainenvironment.DetermineGAPSbetweencurrent ColdChaininspectionmethodologyand CCQI.The PPECB partnered with the Cool Chain Association, toconduct a series of trials to identify GAPS in the ColdChain. Initial results indicated certain GAPS that require tobe addressed through regulation. The evaluationincluded:- Analysis of cold stores on Own Check Systems,electronic temperature reporting capabilities, status oftrained or dedicated supervisors.- Compiling training syllabus and checklist capabilities.- Observing loading points (Eastern Cape) to launch auditmethod in April 2010 in SLA format.Evaluation ofCCQIprinciples inlocal andoverseas leg.Local evaluation completed and documented. Identifiedpilot loading points (Eastern Cape) on course to launchaudit method in April 2010 in SLA format.PPECB | annual report | 2009 - 2010 23