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FSSC 22000 Audit Checklist Internal Assessment

by Josue Escamilla, from the Community

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Use this internal assessment checklist to evaluate readiness for FSSC 22000 certification. It aligns with ISO TS 22002 1, ISO TS 22002 3, ISO TS 22002 4, and BSI PAS 222, covering construction and layout, utilities, waste management, equipment hygiene, supplier control, cross contamination prevention, cleaning and sanitizing, pest control, personnel hygiene, rework, product recall, warehousing and transport, product information, and food defense. Ideal for food and packaging manufacturers and other food chain organizations preparing for certification, it helps verify prerequisite programs and additional FSSC requirements before a formal audit.

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FSSC 22000 Internal Audit Checklist
Use this FSSC 22000 internal audit checklist to assess readiness for certification and strengthen your Food Safety Management System. The template aligns with ISO 22000 and sector PRPs, including ISO/TS 22002-1 (food manufacturing), ISO/TS 22002-4 (food packaging), ISO/TS 22002-3 (farming), and PAS 222 (feed). It covers construction and layout, utilities, waste, equipment hygiene and maintenance, supplier and material control, cross-contamination and allergen management, cleaning and sanitation (including CIP), pest control, personnel hygiene, rework, recall and withdrawal, storage and transport, product information, and food defense, biovigilance, and bioterrorism. Ideal for internal auditors and quality teams in food manufacturing, packaging, and agricultural operations to identify gaps and track corrective actions.
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This template can be used as a guide together with the ISO 22000 Audit Checklist to assess the readiness of the business for FSSC 22000 certification.
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FSSC 22000 Audit Checklist Internal Assessment

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