Who is this article for?

Users who need to perform a risk assessment.

Risk Assessment access isrequired.

Risk assessments are crucial to proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential hazards and vulnerabilities across the entire production process, from ingredient sourcing to final product distribution.

These assessments help ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses, product recalls, damage to brand reputation, and legal consequences. By systematically identifying and addressing risks, manufacturers can uphold consumer trust, maintain product integrity, and optimise operational efficiency, ultimately safeguarding public health and business sustainability in a highly regulated and consumer-sensitive industry

This article outlines:

1. Performing a Risk Assessment
2. Risk Responses
3. Further Reading

Reminder! The risk module must be fully configured before you can perform risk assessments. Please visit Getting Started with Risk Assessment Setup and Reports for details.

1. Performing a Risk Assessment

1. Click the Risk Assessment module.
2. Click Risk Assessment Outstanding.
3. Locate the supplier and area you need to risk assess.
4. Click the   Info button. 

5. Update each variable/question with a risk value.
6. Enter any comments as needed.

7. Click Calculate Risk Assessment.
8. The risk assessment result will then be displayed.

9. Click the required response.

2. Risk Responses

The system offers the following responses:

3. Further Reading

• Viewing Change History
• Browsing Archived Information
• Setting Total Scores
• Setting Up Risk Mouseovers
• Setting Up Risk Assessment Variables and Frequencies
• Setting Up & Managing Risk Assessment Areas