GMP Checklist for Internal Audits – Plants & Warehouse

When it comes to producing a safe product, not only do we have to consider the product itself, but also the area in which it is produced. This template will
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EMP: E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria – Oh My!

Written by Shawnil Guiles, Food Safety Auditor Do you have anxiety about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) coming into your facility and finding little organisms that could potentially lead
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The 6th HACCP Principle: Verification

Written by Katie Edwards and Jon Kimble HACCP; It’s a bit complicated. There are so many steps and rules to follow, and for a beginner, it can be extremely overwhelming.
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GMP Checklist Template Series – Equipment and Utensils

In this segment of the GMP Checklist Template series, we look at the equipment and utensils needed to operate a food manufacturing plant. The Equipment and Utensils section is broken
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GMP Checklist Template Series – Personnel

In this segment of the GMP Checklist Template series, we look at personnel and three factors that go into this category: disease control, personal hygiene, and handwashing. When it comes
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GMP Checklist Template Series – Training, Allergens, and Traceability

In the third piece of the GMP Checklist Template Series, we focus on training, education, allergens, and traceability. In order to be in compliance with FSMA, all registered processors need
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Sanitation Templates

Whether you are a small or large food manufacturer, sanitation is always an important Good Manufacturing Practice to pay attention to. But what is the best way to do that?
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GMP Checklist Template Series: Processes & Controls

This month, we begin the Good Manufacturing Practices Template Series. Over the next few months, we will be publishing templates to help you validate the GMPs you have in place
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GFSI: What is it? And How Will It Help Me?

Just because GFSI certification seems daunting, doesn’t mean it has to be. As the Auditing Services Manager, I consistently receive the all too typical supplier calls with questions like “My
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Are You A New Start Up Food Facility? Here are the basics to food safety

A start-up facility must have a basic food safety plan based on HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) in place to meet current regulatory requirements. Any food processing facility
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