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Weekly GMP Audit Checklist for Food Production

by Youssef El Jazouli, from the Community

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This weekly GMP audit checklist is designed for food production facilities to verify compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices across multiple areas. It covers general fabrication and cleanliness, pallet integrity and storage, cleaning utensil control, pest prevention, drain hygiene, material handling and traceability, physical and chemical contamination controls, waste segregation, and PPE standards. It also reviews personal hygiene and behavior, including hairnets, beard snoods, gloves, footwear, handwashing, and restrictions on jewelry and devices. Use it to standardize audits and document corrective actions.

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Weekly GMP Audit Checklist for Food Production

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