SQFI Animal Product Manufacturing Checklist

The SQFI Animal Product Manufacturing Checklist is designed to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards specific to the manufacturing of animal products. This checklist covers important areas like raw material handling, sanitation, and animal welfare practices. Here’s a sample SQFI Animal Product Manufacturing Checklist:

Using eAuditor Audits & Inspections for an SQFI Animal Product Manufacturing Checklist allows you to digitally streamline the audit process for animal product manufacturing facilities. You can create a customized checklist that ensures compliance with SQF standards, capturing essential areas like food safety, sanitation, animal welfare, and traceability.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create and use an SQFI Animal Product Manufacturing Checklist in eAuditor Audits & Inspections:

1. Setting Up the Checklist in eAuditor Audits & Inspections

1. Create a New Template in eAuditor Audits & Inspections and name it “SQFI Animal Product Manufacturing Audit.”
2. Add Sections based on the SQFI requirements for animal product manufacturing. Below are the suggested sections and items:

Section 1: Food Safety Plan (HACCP)

• Is a HACCP plan in place and reviewed regularly?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
  Add a comment field for additional notes or photos.
• Does site monitor CCPs (Critical Control Points) effectively?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
  Custom Fields: Allow adding photos of CCP monitoring logs.

Section 2: Animal Welfare Practices

• Are animal welfare policies documented and followed during processing?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
  Add space to upload photos for inspection evidence.
• Is humane treatment ensured throughout the handling process?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Section 3: Raw Material Control

• Are raw animal products inspected and monitored upon receipt?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
  Include a customizable checklist to document temperature, condition, and supplier verification.
• Is the raw material storage system regularly reviewed (temperature, humidity)?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
  Comments: Add space for observations on storage conditions.

Section 4: Cross-Contamination Prevention

• Are controls in place to prevent cross-contamination between raw and finished products?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
  Custom Fields: Upload supporting documentation or attach photos for sanitation between processes.
• Are separate tools and areas used for raw and cooked products?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Section 5: Sanitation Procedures

• Are sanitation practices followed for equipment and facility areas used for animal product processing?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
  Custom Fields: Include a section to add detailed sanitation records or images.
• Are cleaning schedules adhered to and records maintained?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Section 6: Temperature and Cold Chain Control

• Is the cold chain maintained from receiving to shipping of animal products?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
  Include a space for entering current temperature data or uploading monitoring reports.
• Are cold storage units regularly inspected and maintained?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Section 7: Traceability and Recall

• Can animal products be traced through each stage of production?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
  Add fields to upload traceability documents or batch numbers.
• Are recall procedures tested and documented annually?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Section 8: Pest Control

• Is the pest control program active?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
  Include a comments field to enter the pest control contractor’s details or upload service records.
• Are pest control chemicals stored properly?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Section 9: Employee Training

• Have employees received specific training for animal product handling and safety?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
  Upload training certificates or session reports directly into the checklist.
• Is there a refresher training schedule in place?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Section 10: Packaging and Labeling

• Is packaging appropriate for animal product safety and quality preservation?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
  Add fields for uploading package quality reports or photos.
• Are labels accurate and in compliance with SQFI standards (allergens, storage, etc.)?
  ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

2. Conduct the Audit

• Use eAuditor Audits & Inspections on a mobile device to conduct real-time audits in your facility.
• As you walk through the audit, answer the questions in each section, upload photos, documents, or enter notes as needed.
• Take advantage of eAuditor Audits & Inspections’s scoring system to track compliance levels (e.g., fully compliant, partially compliant, or non-compliant).

3. Generate and Share Reports

• After completing the audit, generate a detailed report in eAuditor Audits & Inspections, including all notes, photos, and documentation.
• Export the report in PDF or Excel format and share it with your team or management for review.
• You can schedule follow-ups or corrective actions directly within eAuditor Audits & Inspections based on the audit findings.

4. Monitor and Track

• Use eAuditor Audits & Inspections’s analytics dashboard to monitor trends, compliance scores, and areas requiring improvement over time.
• Set reminders for future audits, review corrective actions, and track progress.

Benefits of Using eAuditor Audits & Inspections for SQFI Audits:

• Real-Time Tracking: Capture data instantly, reducing the risk of missing critical information.
• Customization: Tailor your checklist to focus on specific SQFI code modules relevant to animal product manufacturing.
• Compliance: Ensure ongoing compliance with easy reporting and reminders for follow-ups and corrective actions.
• Efficiency: Streamline the auditing process, reduce paperwork, and maintain a digital audit trail.

By using eAuditor Audits & Inspections for your SQFI Animal Product Manufacturing Checklist, you enhance audit accuracy, efficiency, and compliance, ensuring the highest standards of food safety for animal products.