HACCP auditors check your CCP monitoring records for specific batches — not just the plan. Every Critical item below must be in place before an audit. Gaps in CCP records will result in system failure findings.
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HACCP Plan Foundation0/0
Hazard analysis completed for all process steps from receipt to despatchBiological, chemical, physical, and allergen hazards assessed at every step.
CRITICAL
Decision tree applied to identify CCPs — reasoning documentedNot assumed — documented decision for each step.
CRITICAL
Critical limits defined for every CCPSpecific measurable value — not a range.
CRITICAL
Harmonised standards / scientific basis cited for each critical limit
MAJOR
HACCP team documented with names, roles, and relevant expertise
STANDARD
Product description documented — ingredients, composition, intended use
STANDARD
Process flow diagram verified on the factory floorDrawn on paper and then walked and confirmed.
MAJOR
CCP Monitoring Records0/0
Daily CCP monitoring records being maintained — complete, no gapsAuditors check historical records, not just recent ones.
CRITICAL
Monitoring records are contemporaneous — filled during production, not afterALCOA+ principle applies.
CRITICAL
Each CCP record attributed to a named person
CRITICAL
Corrective action records exist for every CCP deviationWhat was done with the affected product? Root cause? Action taken?
CRITICAL
Monitoring equipment calibrated with current certificatesThermometers, pH meters, metal detectors.
CRITICAL
Metal detector test piece checks recorded — start, end, and after any stoppage
MAJOR
Prerequisite Programmes0/0
Facility hygiene and sanitation procedure documented
MAJOR
Pest control procedure with contractor records and bait station map
MAJOR
Supplier management procedure with approved supplier list
MAJOR
Personal hygiene policy documented and communicated to all food handlers
MAJOR
Equipment maintenance and cleaning schedule maintained
STANDARD
Allergen management procedure if multiple allergens presentTwo-point verification at receipt and at packing.
CRITICAL
Verification & Review0/0
HACCP plan reviewed after any process, product, or hazard change
CRITICAL
Annual HACCP review documented
MAJOR
Finished product testing records (microbiological, chemical as applicable)
MAJOR
Internal audit of HACCP system conducted and documented
MAJOR
Traceability system tested — batch traceable forward and backward
MAJOR
How to use this checklist: Tick each item you currently have in place. Items marked CRITICAL are highest-priority audit findings. Items marked MAJOR will result in a major nonconformance if absent. Use the Print button to save a PDF for your records or to share with your quality team.
This checklist is a readiness guide — not a substitute for a formal gap assessment. Engage a NABCB-accredited CB for a pre-assessment before your formal certification audit. Read the full HACCP guide ↗