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[atin83]

Hi Guys,

 

I am wondering if any of you ever used an independent (external) HACCP specialist to audit and / or review your existing system?

 

Everyone knows that from time to time it is good to have a fresh pair of eyes to have a look on the process.

 

If you did, what do you expect to see, i.e. qualification, certification, experience wise?

 

Would be grateful for any info...

 

Thanks!

 

[Charles.C]

Hi Guys,

 

I am wondering if any of you ever used an independent (external) HACCP specialist to audit and / or review your existing system?

 

Everyone knows that from time to time it is good to have a fresh pair of eyes to have a look on the process.

 

If you did, what do you expect to see, i.e. qualification, certification, experience wise?

 

Would be grateful for any info...

 

Thanks!

Dear atin,

 

The intended question scope is perhaps a little obscure ?

 

For example, are you trying to find out the relative degree of popularity of  BRC ?

 

Or ?

 

Rgds / Charles.C

[KTD]

Dear atin83 -

       If you are speaking strictly about HACCP - not in the context of GFSI or another certification body - then 'yes', I have used an outside expert. Given in the US that HACCP is more regulatory than scientifically based, I chose someone with extensive experience in my products & processing procedures. This particular person also has a broad knowledge base in multiple processing areas, so was able to bring in ideas outside of exactly what I do.

I do not normally evaluate consultants primarily on their certifications, as I have known people who can pass just about any exam, but still be woefully ignorant of real world practices and void of common sense. That is not to say that certifcations do not have their place...

Always ask for references - particularly for past consulations - and actually check them out.

 

Keith

[cazyncymru]

The Independent HACCP verification is actually aspirational for TFMS V5 (clause 1.17)

 

I'm fortunate enough to work on a dedicated Food Park, and I have an agreement with a technical manager at another business, in that they come in a carry out a HACCP "Audit" on my system, and I do the same for them. I hold a copy of their certificate on file to demonstrate that they are competent.

 

Keeps everyone happy, especially Tesco

 

Caz x