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Approving suppliers

A good certificate for the wrong product

A new supplier offers a better price on a high-risk product, and the head chef wants it on next week's menu. This is the file they sent.

Product requestedCooked chilled chicken, ready to eat
Third-party certificateCurrent, 8 months to run
Certificate scopeRaw poultry portioning only
Site on certificateSame site as the product
Allergen declarationReceived, dated 3 years ago
Traceability contactBusiness hours only

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