BS PAS 223:2011 specifies requirements for establishing, implementing and maintaining prerequisite programmes (PRPs) and design requirements to assist in controlling food safety hazards in the manufacture of food packaging.

BS PAS 223:2011 is applicable to all organizations, regardless of size or complexities, that manufacture food packaging. This PAS is not designed or intended for use in other parts of the food chain.

Food packaging manufacturing organizations are diverse in nature, and not all of the requirements specified in this PAS apply to an individual organization. Each organization is required to conduct a documented food safety hazard and risk assessment that includes each requirement. Where exclusions are made or alternative measures are implemented, these need to be justified by the food safety hazard and risk assessment.

BS PAS 223:2011 is not a management system standard and is intended to be used by food packaging manufacturing organizations that wish to implement PRPs in such a way as to address the requirements specified in BS EN ISO 22000.

BS PAS 223:2011 is intended to be used in conjunction with BS EN ISO 22000, not in isolation.

NOTE- For the purpose of this PAS, the term food includes beverages.

Cross References:
BS EN ISO 22000
PAS 96
BIP 2078
ISO/TS 22003
ISO/TS 22004:2005


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