Cross-Contact Risk

Cross-Contact Risk · Mandatory control for GF integrity

Cross-contact control is mandatory for gluten-free integrity and reliable quality interpretation. A single uncontrolled transfer point can compromise an entire lot — and the certification it supports.

High-Risk Point	Mitigation Control
Shared intake and conveying equipment	Physical segregation where possible; validated cleaning procedures between grain types
Transport transitions	Tamper-evident documentation and arrival inspection tied to shipment records
Temporary storage and re-bagging operations	Lot-based documentation at each transfer step; no unmarked intermediate containers
Incomplete changeover verification	Routine verification sampling after cleanouts — documented, not assumed