$1200 x 2 seems like a small price to pay to know that your machines actually work properly no?
Generally speaking, you should follow the manufacturers recommendations, so if they say validate, then validate, but if they recommend calibration annually, then you should have them calibrated
It doesn't matter if the MD is a CCP or a PC no where does the code make any such separation, if that were the case, then I wouldn't need to send me thermometer out for calibration annually because it's not used for either of those
11.2.3
Calibration
11.2.3.1
The methods and responsibility for calibration and re-calibration of measuring, testing,
and inspection equipment used for monitoring activities outlined in prerequisite programs, food safety plans, and other process controls, or to demonstrate compliance with customer specifications, shall be documented and implemented. Software used for such activities shall be validated as appropriate.
11.2.3.3
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alibration shall be performed according to regulatory requirements and/or to the equipment manufacturers’ recommended schedule.
11.2.3.4
Procedures shall be documented and implemented to address the resolution of potentially affected products when measuring, testing, or inspection equipment is found to be out of calibration.
11.2.3.6
A directory of measuring, testing, and inspection equipment that require calibration and records of the calibration tests shall be maintained.