3. Implementation

Step 1 – Raw material reception and approval

On receipt of raw materials, various checks are carried out to ensure that products comply with specifications. In particular, this involves checking the temperature of the products, their origin and, where applicable, their composition (fat/cartilage content for mechanically separated meats). By way of example, a visual inspection of the merchandise can be carried out using visual aids such as the Japanese scale graduated from 1 to 6 (figure 5 ), which is used to assess the color of pork.

Approval also involves a documentary check to ensure that the product delivered is indeed the one ordered.

In the event of non-conformity,...