HACCP Audit Checklist | Free Download

Company name: Your company

Date: _______________________

Internal Audit	Y/N	Comments
Are internal audits conducted regularly to evaluate the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS)?
Have specific personnel been designated and trained to conduct internal audits?
Is there proof of corrective and preventive actions taken following internal audit outcomes?

Site Standards	Y/N	Comments
Do procedures exist to assess food safety hazards when facilities are newly established or undergo changes?
Is the maintenance of buildings and grounds performed adequately and routinely?
Are buildings maintained in a clean and orderly state consistently?
Are construction practices in place to reduce pest access to buildings?
Are facilities designed to provide adequate space and lighting for their intended use?
Is equipment maintained in an orderly and functional state?
Does the equipment conform to the required size, design, construction standards, and accuracy needed for its use?
Are maintenance procedures for equipment in place to prevent contamination from lubricants and coolants?
Are equipment and facilities designed to support easy inspection and cleaning?
Are food production and storage areas kept distinct from chemical storage areas?
Are cleaning protocols for equipment implemented to prevent food contamination?
Are there established methods for equipment calibration?
Is a comprehensive list of all equipment maintained?

Purchasing	Y/N	Comments
Is there documented evidence that ingredient specifications are provided to suppliers consistently?
Are traceability systems established to support product recalls?
Are inspection protocols in place to ensure that incoming materials meet the required specifications and contamination controls?

Control of Production	Y/N	Comments
Is a comprehensive master record file maintained for each product that includes specifications, formulations, labeling, and specific manufacturing instructions?
Is the frequency and quantity of samples needed for each production batch established and recorded?
Are identification and manufacturing dates provided for all products?
Are detailed production records kept, capturing formulation details, production and shipment dates to support potential recall efforts?
Are accessible work instructions available to guide proper manufacturing procedures?
Are production records regularly reviewed for accuracy?
Does the equipment meet the necessary specifications for product manufacturing?
Are monitoring devices readily available and actively used?

Validation of the Production Process	Y/N	Comments
Are validation procedures established that adhere to science-based standards?

Identification and Traceability	Y/N	Comments
Is the finished product adequately packaged and labeled with essential details like product name, description, net weight, lot number, shelf life, and compliance with labeling regulations?
Are traceability procedures thoroughly documented?
Are retained samples marked for traceability purposes?

Control of Monitoring and Measuring Devices	Y/N	Comments
Are monitoring and measuring devices involved in production adequately maintained, calibrated, and their usage documented?
Is the calibration of these devices regularly verified against established standards?

Monitoring and Measurement of Processes	Y/N	Comments
Are monitoring protocols in place to assess the adequacy of manufacturing processes?
Are routine monitoring activities scheduled?

Monitoring and Measurement of the Product	Y/N	Comments
Are there protocols ensuring that the product meets specified requirements?

Storage of Product	Y/N	Comments
Are products appropriately identified, stored, handled, and controlled to preserve their identity and integrity?

Customer Satisfaction	Y/N	Comments
Are there protocols for logging and assessing customer feedback?

Management Commitment	Y/N	Comments
Does senior management actively define and communicate responsibilities within the organization?

Control of Non-Conforming Product	Y/N	Comments
Are there clear procedures for managing non-conforming products?
Is non-conforming product distinctly identified and stored separately?
Is documentation maintained that outlines the handling of non-conforming products, including potential rework and verification?
Are there procedures for notifying customers and recalling products if non-conformities are discovered post-delivery?
Are processes in place to manage returned goods effectively?
Are comprehensive procedures established to review, address, and prevent recurrences of non-conformities?

Internal Communication	Y/N	Comments
Is there a robust communication channel between senior management and staff?

Training	Y/N	Comments
Are there records that show personnel have been trained and are competent?
Are job descriptions that detail the required responsibilities and skills for each role readily available?
Is personnel training in personal hygiene sufficiently rigorous to prevent contamination?
Is a training framework established?
Are refresher training protocols in place?
Are training records for personnel who manage Critical Control Points (CCPs) maintained and accessible?

Management Review	Y/N	Comments
Management review covers: Audit outcomes Customer feedback Process and product performance Current status of corrective actions Results from previous reviews Upcoming changes that might impact the quality system Suggestions for improvements

Management Review

Y/N

Comments

Management review covers:

Audit outcomes
Customer feedback
Process and product performance
Current status of corrective actions
Results from previous reviews
Upcoming changes that might impact the quality system
Suggestions for improvements

HACCP Team and Training	Y/N	Comments
Are HACCP team members listed with relevant training and job experiences that qualify them to apply HACCP principles?
Has the person responsible for developing hazard analyses and control measures been trained in HACCP principles?
Has the HACCP plan developer for a specific site completed training in HACCP principles?
Has the individual verifying and modifying the HACCP plan been trained in HACCP principles?
Has the individual conducting the record review been trained in HACCP principles?

HACCP Plan Specificity and Evaluation	Y/N	Comments
Is the HACCP plan tailored specifically to the site and location?
Is the HACCP plan designed to address the specific ingredients, food, or processes it covers?
For grouped ingredients or processes in a single plan, is there documented evidence that they share common hazards?
Does the hazard analysis identify and evaluate all relevant hazards for each process step?
Are control measures for significant hazards clearly identified and documented?
Are prerequisite programs for significant hazards included and correctly cited in the HACCP plan?
Was an evaluation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) part of the hazard analysis, with necessary modifications made?
Are critical control points identified for each significant hazard?
Does the hazard analysis consider both internal and external hazards?
Does the hazard analysis address potential sources of adulteration, including considerations for all steps from packaging to sanitation?

Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Hazard Significance	Y/N	Comments
Have all identified hazards been evaluated for their significance?
Are CCPs designated for significant hazards within and, if applicable, outside the site?
Are critical limits set for each CCP?
Are there established procedures to monitor each CCP, with frequencies that ensure adherence to critical limits?

Corrective Action Plans and Verification Procedures	Y/N	Comments
Are corrective action plans in place detailing responsibilities and steps to address deviations from critical limits?
For deviations without existing corrective action plans, are there protocols for product segregation and assessment until compliance is restored?
Are records available showing that corrective actions have been implemented as planned?
Are validation and verification procedures documented, including their frequencies?
Are consumer complaints reviewed for their relevance to the HACCP plan's performance or to identify new hazards?
Is equipment calibration verified as per the HACCP plan?
Is end-product testing conducted if specified in the HACCP plan, with verification completed within seven days for critical control points?

Recordkeeping and Documentation	Y/N	Comments
Is a comprehensive recordkeeping system in place for monitoring CCPs, including all necessary details like critical limits and corrective actions taken?
Are all significant hazards documented in the hazard analysis?
Is the HACCP plan reviewed and updated regularly, ensuring that any new hazards or changes in process are captured?

Quality Manual and Document Control	Y/N	Comments
Is there a quality manual that includes all necessary processes and procedures?
Are document control procedures in place ensuring documents are approved before use, regularly updated, and correctly identified as current versions?
Are records controlled specifying which are needed and for how long, and are they maintained appropriately for products such as those relating to GMPs, production, and master files?

Conducted by: ______________________________

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