Specimen undertaking confirming the Food Business Operator's preparedness for product traceability, batch identification, stock segregation and food recall procedures in case of food safety issues.

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UNDERTAKING FOR RECALL PREPAREDNESS AND TRACEABILITY

I/We, ______________________________, as the Food Business Operator of ______________________________, confirm that reasonable processes are maintained for identifying products, batches/lots and distribution records relevant to the business, and for initiating appropriate action where a food-safety issue requires withdrawal or recall.

Recall readiness controls

1.      A responsible person is identified for recall coordination.

2.      Batch/lot or equivalent identification is maintained where applicable.

3.      Relevant production/procurement, stock and dispatch records are retained for traceability.

4.      Affected stock can be identified and segregated where necessary.

5.      Customer/distributor communication and corrective-action steps are documented.

6.      The business is prepared to use applicable FoSCoS food recall functionality and follow the current recall procedure where a recall is initiated.

(Note: This specimen does not replace the FSSAI Food Recall Procedure Regulations, 2017, any applicable orders/guidelines, or the current FoSCoS process.)

Declaration

Name: ______________________________
Designation/Capacity: ______________________________
FSSAI No. (if available): ______________________________
Signature: ______________________________
Date: ______________________________
Place: ______________________________

Date: ____________   
Place: ____________