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Safety Check and Process for quality control for the making of jams, chutneys and relishes

Handwashing / sanitizing

Identified cleaning cloth for benches used as marked
Sanitise the benches (laminate/ stainless)
Sanitise utensils (wood and metal)
Sanitise pots and pans
Method to clean as go
Check list recipe sheet filled in with date, batch number, ingredient listing checked off with best before
Finalised taste testing to ensure the recipe is as required
Sterilise the jars and lids (metal only)
Use the jars of appropriate weight and sizing
Ensure recipe is followed for all ingredient listing
Ensure the recipe is poured into the jars whilst mixture is hot to ensure the sterilisation process is complete
Ensure labelling is fixed for ingredient listing
Ensure used by date is applied to label
Ensure batch number is applied to label
Ensure the Nutritional data label has been applied to jar
Ensure product paper lid finish and twine is applied around lid
Stock on shelf for sales
Rotate stock if necessary
Phone suppliers for purchase
Advertise on social media platforms is available

Safety and Quality Control for Timber Pieces created

Prior to creation, the purpose is to be considered, to assess requirements for materials and end use suitability.
Each piece created with suitable fastening and materials suitable for product and its use.
Each woodworking piece to be individually checked, sanded and cleaned of all dust before leaving the workshop to ensure no splinters or problem parts in the fastening or the timber.
Suitable hardware to be attached relative to the weight and size of the piece
For all hanging pieces, each piece to be hung on the test wall for quality control, and to ensure it will hang level.
Each piece to be individually checked for quality control prior to tagging procedure.
The Safety tag is to be attached to each piece, either attached to the back of the product if the piece is large enough to accommodate it, or as a safety note on the website and product description on the website. Safety instructions are also on the certificates issued with each sale.
Each piece is to be given a unique SKU, logged into the SKU log book, and have a stamped tag with price and SKU attached to the product.
Each piece is then to be photographed, with sizes and description, to be added to the website, along with safety instructions and advice.
All pieces comply with Australian standards.