Food Safety System Certification (FSCC) 22000 Checklist

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Management Responsibility

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Addresses commitment, leadership, and resource allocation related to food safety.

Food Safety Policy Statement

Management Review Frequency

Number of Management Review Participants

Date of Last Management Review

Summary of Key Decisions and Action Items from Last Management Review

Evidence of Resource Allocation (e.g., budget, personnel)

Description of Food Safety Roles and Responsibilities (e.g., Food Safety Manager, Quality Control)

Upload Proof of Management Training/Competency

Planning and Risk Analysis

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Covers hazard identification, risk assessment, and prerequisite programs (PRPs).

Describe the methodology used for hazard identification (e.g., brainstorming, HACCP team meetings).

What hazard identification techniques are employed?

Number of team members participating in the HACCP team.

Date of the last Hazard Analysis Review.

Describe the risk assessment criteria used (likelihood and severity).

Is a Risk Prioritization Matrix used? (Yes/No)

Upload the documented Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment.

Describe the process for validating the Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment.

Frequency of review for the HACCP plan (e.g., annually, bi-annually)

Name and position of the person responsible for maintaining the HACCP plan.

Science-Based Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)

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Detailed verification of PRPs relating to building, equipment, personnel, cleaning, pest control etc.

Water Quality - pH Level

Water Quality - Microbial Count (CFU/mL)

Pest Control Program Type (e.g., IPM, Chemical)

Cleaning & Sanitation Frequency (Select all that apply)

Last Pest Control Service Date

Describe Equipment Cleaning Procedures

Upload Recent Pest Control Service Report

Waste Management System Type

Cleaning Chemical Name

Control of Operations

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Focuses on critical control points (CCPs), monitoring, and corrective actions within the manufacturing process.

CCP 1: Temperature Monitoring Frequency (hours)

CCP 2: Time of CCP Monitoring (e.g., 14:00)

CCP 3: pH Measurement (units)

CCP 4: Method of Verification of Cooking Process?

CCP 2: Description of Corrective Action Procedures

Last Validation Date of CCP 1

CCP 4: What critical limits are monitored?

CCP 1: Upload Recent Monitoring Records (PDF/Excel)

Product Realization

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Covers purchasing, receiving, storage, production, and packaging of food products.

Detailed Description of Manufacturing Process Flow

Batch Size / Production Volume per Run

Raw Material Sourcing Strategy (Approved Suppliers only, etc.)

Supplier Approval Documentation (Latest)

Date of Last Raw Material Receiving Inspection

Time Raw Material Receiving Inspection Completed

Inspection Points During Production

Record of Non-Conformances and Corrective Actions during Production

Packaging Material Verification Method

Validation, Verification, and Improvement

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Addresses validation of critical control points, verification of the food safety system, and continual improvement.

Last Validation Review Date

Summary of Last Validation Review Findings

Number of Internal Audits Conducted This Year

Internal Audit Findings - Overall Rating

Areas Requiring Improvement Identified During Internal Audits

Latest Validation Protocol (e.g., CCP Validation)

Time of Last Corrective Action Review

Description of Corrective Actions Implemented Based on Audit/Validation Findings

Effectiveness of Corrective Actions – Assessment

Documentation and Records

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Ensuring proper documentation and record keeping for traceability and verification.

Document Control Procedures

Record Keeping Policy Description

Number of Document Revisions Maintained

Last Document Review Date

Document Approval Status

Description of Record Retention Schedule

Verification of Record Availability

Last Record Retention Schedule Review Date

Traceability and Recall

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Ensuring system for tracebility and an effective recall plan.

Recall Plan Description

Maximum Time to Initiate Recall (hours)

Recall Team Leader

Recall Communication Channels

Last Recall Plan Review Date

Summary of Recall Simulation Exercise

Recall Plan Document

Method for Lot/Batch Coding

Personnel Management

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Covers training, hygiene, and employee responsibilities related to food safety.

Number of Food Safety Trained Personnel

Frequency of Food Safety Training (Minimum)

Describe Personnel Hygiene Practices

What hygiene training is provided to personnel?

Date of Last Personnel Hygiene Training

Name of Person Responsible for Personnel Training

Describe procedure for reporting food safety concerns by personnel.

Signature of Person Confirming Personnel Training Records are Maintained

Infrastructure and Equipment Maintenance

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Focuses on the condition and maintenance of buildings, equipment and utilities to prevent contamination.

Frequency of Building Pest Control Inspections

Frequency of Equipment Calibration (e.g., thermometers)

Last Building Sanitation Audit Date

Description of Maintenance Program for Ventilation Systems

Equipment Surfaces – Material Type (Select all that apply)

Condition of Floors (Select one)

Details of corrective actions taken for any infrastructure/equipment deficiencies identified

Upload a copy of Preventive Maintenance Schedules

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