HACCP  VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION          

        
    One of the more complex HACCP principals is HACCP Verification. 
Verification is fundamental to the success of execution of in any HACCP plan. 
The purpose of HACCP Verification is to provide a level of confidence that the
plan is based on solid scientific principles and is adequate to control the hazards
associated with the process.

Elements of Verification:

-         Validation

-         CCP Verification Activities

o       Calibration of Monitoring Devices

o       Calibration of  Record Review

o       Targeted Sampling and Testing

o       CCP Record Review

-         HACCP System Verification

o       Observations and Reviews

o       Microbiological End Product Testing

-         Regulatory Agencies

Validation:  The element of Verification focused on collecting and evaluating scientific and technical information to determine if the HACCP plan, when properly implemented, will effectively control the hazards.

Validation can be performed by the HACCP Team by an individual qualified by training, or by a third party food safety consultant.  ASI Food Safety Consultants have set up and verified thousands of HACCP plans.  Our experience in this field adds value to your staff.

Frequency of Validation:

      -Initially

      -Changing Factors such as:

                  -Changing in raw materials

                  -Changes in product or process

                  -Adverse findings

                  -Recurring deviations

                  -New information on hazards

                  -On line observations

                  -New Suppliers

                  -New consumer handling practices

      -Annually

Source: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/HazardAnalysisCriticalControlPointsHACCP/HACCPPrinciplesApplicationGuidelines/default.htm

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