Documentation for Product Development activities

Documentation product development activities

Documentation: As a minimum, the following information should be documented. 

Documentation product to be developed: 

• Product name
• Article number
• Product group
• Product description

Documentation product features: 

• Color
• Taste
• Odor
• Appearance
• Weight
• Packaging

Intended Use: 

• Preparation method
• Specification requirements

Background information: 

• Raw material specifications
• Supplier ratings
• Process specifications
• Recipe specifications
• Product specifications
• Complete allergen information
• Complete GMO statements
• Chemical characteristics
• Label information
• Microbiological requirements

Microbiological standards: 

• After production
• At end of shelf life

Storage conditions: 

• Temperature requirements

Shelf life statement, including process conditions: 

• Shelf life & conditions

HACCP: 

• HACCP study
• HACCP analysis of raw materials
• HACCP process analysis
• Prerequisite program update
• Flow chart update
• HACCP plan update
• HACCP team approval: date and initials
• Date
• Initials

Release: 

• To be completed by QA manager
• Date
• Initials

ERP system: 

• Item code created
• All data and approval available
• Approved for production

Associated files

product_development.docx