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This FSSC 22000 version 5.1 audit checklist is for food safety professionals preparing for certification audits or conducting internal assessments. The template breaks down complex requirements into clear, answerable questions across critical areas like management commitment, prerequisite programs, and emergency preparedness.

When facing tight preparation timelines before external audits, this checklist helps you quickly identify and address compliance gaps. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 46% of foodborne illnesses come from produce, particularly leafy vegetables, underscoring the importance of thorough food safety verification.

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Management Responsibility

Top management demonstrate commitment to the food safety and quality management system?

Assign responsibilities and authorities for relevant roles?

Conduct management reviews at planned intervals?

Prerequisite Programmes

Establish, implement and maintain PRPs appropriate to the organization and the food safety hazards?

Validate and verify the effectiveness of the PRPs?

Document and retain records as evidence of the validation and verification activities?

Food Safety Plan

Establish, implement and maintain a food safety plan?

Identify and assess food safety hazards?

Determine and implement control measures?

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Establish, implement and maintain procedures to manage potential emergency situations and accidents that can impact food safety?

Test the procedures where practical?

Review and revise the procedures as necessary?

Verification and Improvement

Establish, implement and maintain procedures to verify the effectiveness of the food safety management system?

Establish, implement and maintain procedures for the handling of potentially unsafe products?

Establish, implement and maintain procedures for the management of the corrective actions?

Frequently asked questions

How can I use this checklist to prepare for an external FSSC audit?

Customize the checklist based on your operations, then conduct a mock audit 4-6 weeks before your scheduled certification audit. Document evidence for each “yes” answer and create action plans for any “no” responses. Focus especially on the FSSC additional requirements like food defense and food fraud plans, which external auditors scrutinize closely. This proactive approach identifies gaps while you still have time to address them.

How can I customize this checklist for my specific food sector?

Identify your food chain category (A-K) in the FSSC scheme and focus on the relevant prerequisite program standard for your sector. For example, food manufacturing uses ISO/TS 22002-1, while packaging uses ISO/TS 22002-4. Then add any product-specific requirements or customer specifications unique to your operations. This tailoring ensures the checklist addresses your specific risks.

Who should complete this FSSC 22000 version 5.1 audit checklist in my organization?

Ideally, trained internal auditors who understand FSSC 22000 requirements should complete this checklist. For objectivity, auditors shouldn’t assess their own work areas. Cross-functional teams can be effective—for example, having quality assurance audit production areas and vice versa. Consider rotating auditors to bring fresh perspectives and build organizational knowledge of food safety requirements.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.