Elements and Performance Criteria
- Analyse characteristics of packaging suitable for use with food products
- Identify and compare packaging materials suitable for a food or beverage product
- Assess the interaction between the packaging and the food or beverage product
- Determine environmental impact and handling features of packaging materials
- Consider customer and legal requirements of packaging
- Ensure packaging material characteristics meet the safety and quality needs of food or beverage being packaged
- Evaluate packaging in a production environment and recommend improvements
- Assess packaging material properties for quality and safety
- Determine costs of packaging materials
- Analyse non-conformances to identify probable causes
- Identify and investigate opportunities for improvement to materials, processes or environmental impact
- Establish or review procedures for safely operating a packaging process
- Document evaluation and recommendations and seek approval for implementation