White paper on MAP

DANSENSOR, a MOCON company and Campden BRI have released a white paper on quality control and assurance best practices for modified atmosphere packaging. The 11-page report answers FAQs and covers all the basics and specifics, including definitions, hazard analysis critical control points (HACCP), audits/certifications (IFS, BRC, ISO), traceability and a basic quality assurance/quality control checklist for MAP production. It also provides information on test frequency, sample size, packaging speed, on- and off-line testing, regulatory requirements, traceability data.

“Although MAP has been around for a long time, we are frequently asked questions by those either new to the process or by food processors who are looking to see if they have the right procedures in place.  Instead of pointing them to multiple external sources, we are now able to provide a good road map of what should be considered during the evaluation and decision making process,” said Karsten Kejlhof, sales and marketing director of Dansensor.

“Our objective was to create a single ‘best practices’ source for MAP.  One that not only could be used as a reference source by food processors, but also as a basic educational document for those who may currently taking university-level courses in food processing or packaging,” Mr Kejlhof said.

A new white paper, which addresses key quality assurance aspects of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for food processing applications, is now available for free download.