Line Clearance

What is line clearance?

• A process where the temperature and humidity are out of spec

• A process of emptying out whole system and perform super dry clean

• A process of emptying out the system and segregating Finished Goods pallets

• A process where the raws & packs from previous SKU are removed before changing to new SKU

Answer explanation

Line clearance is a process performed by all areas at SKU Change.

Refer to SOP-0196 Line Clearance at SKU Change and Form PD0188 for more details.

Why is line clearance important?

• To ensure the APF3 blends packed into APF4 cans.

• To ensure all sources of food safety risks are controlled when moving from one SKU to another

• To ensure we do not introduce micro contamination into our products when changing SKU to another

• To ensure the system and line are clean before producing finished products for babies

Answer explanation

(e.g. cross contamination, packing product into incorrect packaging etc)

How many recalls in ANZ from 2012 - 2021 that could potentially relate to line clearance not being done properly?

• 274

• 519

• 188

• 386

Answer explanation

There were 386 recalls for undeclared allergen, packaging fault & incorrect product labelling, a lot of which have happened due to insufficient line clearance.

How many quality incidents in Danone are linked to line clearance issues?

• 17

• 38

• 59

• 6

What are the examples below could be due to line clearance process not being followed?

• APN1 powder in blending system packed into APN4 cans

• EB micro detection on Finished Product

• Lab testing for sheep DNA on first blend was out of spec

• Toptainer for Essensis S4 loaded for a Essensis S2 run

When do we perform line clearance?

• During PO change

• During SKU change

• Whenever we like

• Quality & Food Safety issues per SM / 2IC informed

Answer explanation

Under normal process, line clearance is performed during SKU change.

There are situations involved quality incidents that SM / 2IC will inform to perform line clearance.

What is the sequence of line clearance?

• Palletiser

• Depal & Canline

• MC Packing & Pack Hall

• Dispensing / Tipping

• RM Loading & Debagging

Why is it important to record the first and last bag / can / carton on the form?

• Able to trace back if there is a quality incident

• For fun

• For traceability purpose

When is the SAMR audit?

• 17/02 - 7/03

• 20/02 - 07/03

• 06/03 - 27/03

• 27/02 - 17/03

Which river is the second longest river in NZ?

• Clutha River

• Waikato River

• Whanganui River

Answer explanation

Longest is Waikato River 425 km, 2nd longest is Clutha River 338 km