Internal Audits and Management Review

Internal audits assess whether the HACCP system is implemented as planned. Use checklists, sampling, and objective evidence to verify compliance. Audits should be scheduled, impartial, and documented with findings and corrective actions.

Management reviews evaluate performance metrics, validation outcomes, and ongoing risk. They set improvement priorities and allocate resources. Review results should drive updates to the HACCP plan and PRPs.

Close-loop corrective actions and continual improvement ensure the system remains effective. Use nonconformities to identify systemic changes and share lessons learned across the organization.