FMEA methodology design, implementation and integration with HACCP system in a food company

Abstract This paper reports the description of FMEA methodology design and implementation in a food company, where, integrated with HACCP system, it is used as a tool to assure products quality, and as a mean to improve operational performance of the production cycle. The work was developed in an Italian confectionery industry, Elledi SpA, in co-operation with part of the internal staff, chosen as FMEA team members, and was focused on the study of wafer biscuit production lines. All the work done permits to increase company knowledge and control capacity on processes and products. The generated data can be used as a useful technical database for future update of FMEA in Elledi and as a model of FMEA design for similar company.