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Best Answer , 21 January 2023 - 01:49 AM

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


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Posted 19 January 2023 - 09:23 PM

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?

 

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Posted 20 January 2023 - 05:41 PM

I would not do that.   Signature / initial  = "hand written" to regulators as they are legal documents   (unless following part 11 electronic records and signatures)


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Posted 20 January 2023 - 05:45 PM

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.


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Posted 20 January 2023 - 05:53 PM

I think, in that case you could perform a risk analysis to ensure nobody has access to your stamp but yourself.


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Posted 20 January 2023 - 07:44 PM

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.  


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Posted 20 January 2023 - 08:31 PM

Question:  Do you have a signature register so you can show that this stamp is in fact your actual signature?  


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Posted 21 January 2023 - 01:49 AM   Best Answer

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


Edited by mgourley, 21 January 2023 - 01:53 AM.

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