3. PPECB Annual Report 2009-2010

The PPECB Cold Chain monitoring function, coupledwith the integrated partnership management of cargotemperature between PPECB, Exporters and Lines haslead to a unique value added en route monitoringservice, one of a kind in the world of shipping.Alternative sampling methodology project – workcontinued on risk-based model.Support to innovation was provided within the ambitof our responsibilities. Due to successful trials we nowfind that new standards and the creation of certainshipping processes, like continuous 24 hour shipmentsto Japan and controlled ambient citrus loads incontainers, have become the norm.External capacity building saw the introduction ofcapacity building initiatives at packhouse level onproduct standards quality, with emerging farmers asthe main target market. Sessions were held in theEastern Cape, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, LimpopoProvince, Kwazulu Natal and in neighbouring countrySwaziland.Target Country and Target Region Codes wereintroduced in the deciduous and citrus industriesat intake level to ensure correct application ofphyto and quality standards, as well as improvedaccuracy of inspection statistics. These codes are alsobuilding blocks for the EDI project and will be rolledout in 2010 and 2011.Accreditations:ISO 22000 is a food safety management systemstandard that offers specific requirements whereby anorganization in the food chain needs to demonstrateits ability to control food safety hazards in order toensure that the food is safe at the time of humanconsumption. Thus addressing food safety aspectsthroughout the food chain. PPECB completed 2ISO 22000 audits in preparation for accreditation fromSANAS during 2010 and another 3 audits have beenconfirmed. Full accreditation is expected in November2010.06PPECB | annual report | 2009 - 2010