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12th July 2007, Page 24
12th July 2007
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What does the sign 'SCOPA' on food-grade tankers refer to?

SCOPA stands for The Seed Crushers' and Oil Processors' Association: it has published a code of practice for the road transport of edible oils and fats, which all its members have agreed to implement in full. The main points of the code are: • All hauliers, and the tankers that they operate within the scheme, must be registered by SCOPA. This includes subcontractors.

• Tankers used for foodstuffs must not be used to carry any other products. SCOPA tankers may only carry those products defined in the SCOPA foodgrade products list. This list is the minimum standard. Individual members of SCOPA may sometimes find it necessary to apply stricter controls.

• Hauliers and their employees are expected to be experienced and knowledgeable in the transportation and handling of oils and fats. Training must cover the purpose and detailed requirements of the code as well as food safety and hygiene.

• Tankers must be constructed in a manner that ensures the safety and quality of the product carried within them, • Tankers must be cleaned between loads (or as directed by SCOPA members) at SCOPA-approved wash stations, not only to remove any harmful materials but also to avoid cross-contamination between various types of oils/fats.

The cleaning history forms part of the SCOPA log book which must be signed to confirm cleaning has been carried out correctly.

After cleaning, the haulier must ensure that the tanker barrel and all hoses are visually clean, dry and free from odour.

For the full code of practice, visit www. scopa.org.uk/PDP/020f iles/SCOPAcop.pdf

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