the standard states...........
Swabbing in low risk areas or low risk facilities shall be completed as defined by risk assessment and historical data.
You must complete your risk assessment and show auditor why you are not swabbing.
Dear tahoeskier,
Thks for input.
@Paula, if above is correct, it appears to demand some micro. swabbing data unless perhaps there is a risk category below "LOW".
Maybe I can predict yr next question if post #6 is not an option ?
Rgds / Charles.C
PS (added later) - actually WQA standard, manufactured food, ver8, 2013, contains -
13.7 SWABBING
Traditional microbiological and allergen swabs shall be used as part of the validation of cleaning methods and
verification of effectiveness.
Swabbing in low risk areas or low risk facilities shall be completed as defined by risk assessment and historical
data.
Contact slides may be used in low risk areas but shall be supported with traditional swabbing.