# Food manufacturing compliance software

Canonical: https://paddl-ai.co/industries/food-manufacturing
Last reviewed: 2026-09-11 by the Paddl team

HACCP, traceability, allergen segregation, and audit-ready documentation for food manufacturers. Meet retailer standards and regulatory requirements.

## In one sentence

Paddl is food safety and compliance software for small UK food manufacturers: HACCP with CCP monitoring, allergen segregation records, batch and supplier records, COSHH, equipment and the documents a retailer or EHO audit asks for. Larger factories chasing BRCGS usually need a manufacturing-specific system.

From small-batch producers to large-scale factories, Paddl helps food manufacturers maintain HACCP systems, batch traceability, and audit-ready documentation.

## Food Manufacturing Challenges

**Batch traceability requirements** Every ingredient must be traceable from supplier to finished product. One recall can affect thousands of units - traceability gaps are unacceptable.

**Retailer audit standards** Supplying supermarkets means meeting BRC, SALSA, or Red Tractor standards. Each audit requires extensive documentation beyond basic food safety compliance.

**Allergen segregation in production** Production lines handling multiple allergens need rigorous cleaning protocols and separation procedures. Cross-contamination risks are magnified at scale.

**Scaling HACCP across lines** Each product and production line may need its own HACCP plan. Maintaining and updating plans as products evolve is a significant documentation burden.

## Purpose-built for food production environments

Paddl understands that food manufacturing compliance goes beyond food safety basics. Traceability, audit readiness, and production-specific HACCP are essential.

- **Production HACCP Plans**: AI-generated HACCP plans covering production-specific CCPs including cooking, cooling, metal detection, packaging, and storage. Per-product and per-line plans.
- **Allergen Segregation Controls**: Track all 14 UK allergens across raw materials, production lines, and finished products. Cleaning verification records and changeover protocols.
- **Temperature & CCP Monitoring**: Digital CCP monitoring for cooking temperatures, cooling curves, cold storage, and ambient conditions. Automatic alerts and corrective action workflows.
- **Supplier Management**: Full supplier approval records, delivery checks with temperature and condition logging, and raw material specifications. Support for recall traceability.
- **Staff Training Records**: Track food hygiene certifications, HACCP training, allergen awareness, and role-specific competencies. Ensure every production worker meets requirements.
- **Cleaning & Sanitation Records**: Digital cleaning schedules with photo evidence, chemical concentration records, and environmental monitoring. Allergen cleaning verification built in.
- **Equipment Calibration**: Track maintenance, calibration, and servicing for production equipment, thermometers, metal detectors, and weighing equipment. Full calibration history.
- **COSHH Management**: AI-powered Safety Data Sheet extraction. Track all chemicals used in production and cleaning with proper storage, usage, and PPE requirements.

## What food manufacturers get from Paddl

- Faster audit preparation
- Batch traceability
- Less time each week on records

## Related

- [HACCP Plans](https://paddl-ai.co/features/haccp)
- [Allergen Management](https://paddl-ai.co/features/allergens)
- [Compliance Management](https://paddl-ai.co/features/compliance)
- [COSHH Management](https://paddl-ai.co/features/coshh)
- [Equipment Tracking](https://paddl-ai.co/features/equipment)
- [Suppliers & Deliveries](https://paddl-ai.co/features/suppliers)
- [Team Management](https://paddl-ai.co/features/team)
- [Daily Routines](https://paddl-ai.co/features/routines)
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## Questions

**What compliance software do food manufacturers need?**

Food manufacturers need HACCP management, allergen tracking and segregation records, batch traceability, temperature and CCP monitoring, cleaning and sanitation records, supplier management, staff training logs, and equipment calibration records. Paddl covers all of these.

**Does Paddl help prepare for BRC or SALSA audits?**

Paddl provides the documentation foundation for retailer audits including BRC and SALSA. HACCP plans, traceability records, training logs, equipment maintenance, and cleaning records are all stored digitally and instantly accessible for auditors.

**Can Paddl manage multiple production lines?**

Yes. Each production line can have its own HACCP plan, CCP monitoring schedule, cleaning protocols, and allergen controls. Multi-site manufacturers can manage everything from one dashboard.

**How does Paddl support food product recalls?**

Paddl's supplier and delivery records create a full traceability chain from raw material receipt to finished product. In a recall scenario, you can quickly identify affected batches and the scope of the recall.