Is a signature stamp acceptable for use in the food safety plan?
Hello all! (first timer here)
I am currently wondering if the PCQI practitioner who signs off on the documents, for review or certification is allowed to use a signature stamp that is locked away and only accessible to the practitioner themself?
Also if so, would I need to add a signature stamp being acceptable for use in the food safety plan?
Thank you :)
I would not do that. Signature / initial = "hand written" to regulators as they are legal documents (unless following part 11 electronic records and signatures)
I've read another feed that communicated this was okay and not a problem, especially for small business that are certified and only have one or two practitioners for the program due to being small facility. The reason I even ask is because i have carpal tunnel and it really hurts to sign all of the documents daily.
I think, in that case you could perform a risk analysis to ensure nobody has access to your stamp but yourself.
I've read another feed that communicated this was okay and not a problem, especially for small business that are certified and only have one or two practitioners for the program due to being small facility. The reason I even ask is because i have carpal tunnel and it really hurts to sign all of the documents daily.
I think it might be best to contact your local FDA office. I'm pretty sure that they would frown upon stamped signatures, but I believe there might be exemptions or other routes that can be explored due to disabilities.
Question: Do you have a signature register so you can show that this stamp is in fact your actual signature?
When the customs person "approves" my passport, they do not sign it, they use a stamp (and maybe an initial depending on the country).
If your country legislation/certification scheme specifically prohibits stamps, or otherwise has language that says they should not be used, why not use them?
Marshall