ABSTRACT
Information gathering is the task that occurs at the beginning of the suppliercompany relationship prior to any purchase. It is the process of requesting from the potential supplier documentation that helps the quality control manager to identify the microbiological, chemical, physical, and allergenic risks associated with the raw material. These documents include the ingredient specification sheet, nutritional statement, continuing food guarantee, biosecurity act compliance, and declaration of allergens; they are filed in the ingredient folder as described in the HACCP program section.
