Food Safety System Certification (FSCC) 22000 Checklist
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Management Responsibility
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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