Food Manufacturing PRP Compliance Auditing

Service summary

An evaluation of prerequisite programmes supporting food manufacturing operations. The audit examines the practical controls that maintain a suitable production environment and support the effectiveness of the food safety system.

The review helps management understand whether applicable common and sector-specific requirements are implemented consistently. It is a defined PRP assessment, not automatic ISO 22000 or FSSC certification.

Key objectives

• Assess applicable PRP implementation
• Examine facility and utility controls
• Evaluate sanitation and contamination prevention
• Identify gaps supporting hazard-control failures

Methodology

Applicable PRP criteria are selected for the manufacturing activity before facility observation, records sampling and verification of key programme interfaces.

• Confirm manufacturing scope and applicable PRP reference requirements.
• Review programme responsibilities, verification plans and previous findings.
• Map hygiene zones, utilities and material or personnel flows.
• Observe sanitation, maintenance, storage and contamination prevention controls.
• Sample implementation records and programme verification evidence.
• Evaluate unresolved deviations and interaction with food safety controls.
• Report programme-specific findings and the assessed criteria.

Key outcomes

References: [G04]

• PRP conformity report
• Facility and utility control findings
• Programme verification gaps
• Traceable basis for corrective action