GFSI Checklist (Self Audit)
GFSI Checklist (Self Audit)
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FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
General Requirements
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Any outsourced processes related to food safety are controlled,   Select one
identified and documented within the FSMS?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Documentation Requirements
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Identification and control of external documents                  Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Procedure for efficient and accurate record keeping to provide    Select one
evidence of conformity to requirements and of the effective
operation of the FSMS
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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To meet the objectives                                           Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
To maintain the FSM integrity when changes are implemented Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
R&A are defined and communicated within the organization Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Identified person(s) to receive reports problems with the FSMS Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
COMMUNICATION
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Suppliers and contractors                                     Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
The Top management has communicated to the organization the   Select one
importance of meeting this standard, legal and customer
FS requirements?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Implemented effective arrangements for communicating with   Select one
relevant personnel?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Knowledge regarding food safety hazards and control measures Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Complaints indicating hazards associated with the product   Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
MANAGEMENT REVIEW
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Changes related FS                                     Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Improved effectiveness of the FSMS    Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
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[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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PLANNING AND REALIZATION OF SAFE
PRODUCTS
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Appropriate to the size and type of operation and product Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Customer requirements   Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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ESTABLISHING THE OPERATIONAL PRPS
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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[ ] N/A
Elements of PRPs
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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[ ] N/A
Supplies of air, water, energy, and other utilities are available Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Supporting services including waste and sewage disposal are              Select one
available
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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security perimeter for inspection in storage, etc.
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Jewelry                                                     Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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PRELIMINERY STEPS TO ENABLE HAZARD ANALYSIS
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Records demonstrate the required expertise for all team members Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Origin                                                              Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Specifications updated                                   Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Packaging                                                            Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Labeling relating to food safety and/or instructions for handling,   Select one
preparation and usage
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Any unintended but reasonably expected mishandling and misuse    Select one
of the product
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
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[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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[ ] No
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[ ] No
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Control measures/process parameters/procedures related to food   Select one
safety described
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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HAZARD ANALYSIS
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Specific for the type of product/process and facilities based on: Instruction
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Step (s) related which each hazard in the end product defined in     Select one
compliance with legal/customer requirements, and the intended
use (Records)
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Identified and document control measures that are to be applied Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Effect on identified food safety hazards relative to the intensity   Select one
applied
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Place within the system relative to other control measures Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Likelihood of failure in the functioning                        Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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ESTABLISHING HACCP PLAN
Identification of CCPs
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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MONITORING OF THE CCPs
A monitoring system for effective and efficient control of CCPs   Select one
(measurements relative to the critical limits) established and
maintained
[ ] Gloves
[ ] Eye protection
[ ] Laboratory coat
[ ] Other PPE
Measurements that provide results within an adequate time frame Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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CONTROL OF NONCONFORMITY
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Records with information on the nature of the nonconformity, cause       Select one
and consequence and traceability available
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Data derived from the monitoring of PRPs + CCPs evaluated by             Select one
designated person to initiate corrective actions
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Initiated when critical limits are exceeded or lack if conformity with   Select one
PRPs.
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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[ ] No
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[ ] No
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
NCs product don’t enter the food chain unless it is possible to assure   Select one
that the hazards have been reduced to acceptable levels, and the
product is safe
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
All lots of products affected by NC identified and controlled until      Select one
they have been evaluated
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Evidence indicates that the control measures have been effective           Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Analysis (or other verification activities) indicate that the product is   Select one
safe
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Products not acceptable for release are reprocessed (when possible)        Select one
to ensure that the hazards are controlled
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Products not acceptable for release are destroyed if reprocessing is       Select one
not an option
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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TRACEABILITY SYSTEM
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Meet customers and regulatory requirements based on the shelf life Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Withdrawals
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Recalled products held under supervision until their treatment Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Emergency preparedness and response                               Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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VERIFICATION PLANNING
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
The operational PRPs and the elements within the HACCP plan are    Select one
implemented and effective
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
NCs results in test samples of end products – affected lots handled   Select one
as potentially unsafe
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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EVALUATION OF INDIVIDUAL VERIFICATION RESULTS
[ ] Gloves
[ ] Eye protection
[ ] Laboratory coat
[ ] Other PPE
[ ] Gloves
[ ] Eye protection
[ ] Laboratory coat
[ ] Other PPE
[ ] Gloves
[ ] Eye protection
[ ] Laboratory coat
[ ] Other PPE
[ ] Gloves
[ ] Eye protection
[ ] Laboratory coat
[ ] Other PPE
[ ] Gloves
[ ] Eye protection
[ ] Laboratory coat
[ ] Other PPE
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Human resources/Training   Select one
[ ] Gloves
[ ] Eye protection
[ ] Laboratory coat
[ ] Other PPE
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ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF VERIFICATION ACTIVITIES
Are analyzed by the FST, including the results of internal and external   Instruction
audits, in order to:
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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VALIDATION OF CONTROL MEASURE
COMBINATIONS
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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CONTROL OF MONITORING AND MEASURING
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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FSMS VERIFICATION
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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arease to be audited;                                                 Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
criteria, scope, frequency, and methods are all defined Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Corrective actions carried out on time by the personnel responsible   Select one
for the area
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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IMPROVEMENT
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
and if necessary, the HA, PRPs, and the HACCP Plan are reviewed Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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[ ] N/A
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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