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OE

Operational Excellence.

Offensive

Insulting, rude.

OLGA

On Line Grading Application. Collects and displays in-process testing results.

OOS

Out of Specifications.

Operational Pre Requisite Programme (OPRP)

Replaces control points, and has its own programme of checks and responses and sits within the HACCP programme (which sits within the RMP).

Optimum

Best.

Organisational requirements

Instructions to staff on policies and procedures which are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace.

Oxidation

When oxygen comes in contact with fat and leads to a series of chemical reactions which leads to some unacceptable off-flavour.

Oxidising agent or oxidiser

A type of chemical often used as a sanitizer in a primary products food processing operation. Also, a substance that can cause or contribute to the combustion of other material.