Third Party Statutory Audit solutions
How the third-party audit process works:
A food business may, with the approval of the NSW Food Authority arrange for an approved Third-Party Auditor to carry out a Regulatory food safety audit of their food safety program.
For a food business to be eligible they must meet the criteria listed below and complete the TPA006 application form which will be assessed by the NSW Food Authority. The food business applicant will be notified in writing if their application has been approved.
Eligibility criteria
1. Be registered with the NSW Food Authority and have a satisfactory compliance history.
2. Have received an A or B rating for at least two consecutive audits from the Food Authority, including for their most recent audit (note: dairy farms are exempt).
3. Operate in an industry approved to move to this system i.e. Cold storage (including meat), Dairy Farms, Plant Product Producers, seafood producers (both ready to eat and non-ready to eat), food service for vulnerable persons (aged care facilities etc.)
4. Have no outstanding enforcement action
Reach out for more information:
If you meet the criteria for a third-party statutory audit, contact us to find out how we can help you!
BJPM can help you to make sure your business is compliant with a quick and easy food auditing process, that provides detailed guidance on any corrective action required.
Fixed Fee for Third Party Statutory audits of the entire premises, NO unexpected or hidden charges. Call us now for a quote!!
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Auditing services
External third-Party Statutory Audits
As BJPM auditors have a high-risk accreditation they are permitted to audit premises serving vulnerable populations (e.g. aged care facilities, hospitals etc.) in addition to general industries.
BJPM offer a FIXED FEE for audits in comparison to the NSW Food Authority who charge based on time spent at the premises. For a quote contact us for an initial consultation.
So what does a food safety audit entail?
Prior to conducting an External Food Safety Audit, BJPM will provide you with an audit plan and Food Safety Audit checklist. The purpose of an audit checklist is to help you prepare for the audit and allows you to collate and check all of the information you need for the audit.
What food safety auditors will be checking during an audit:-
- The food safety management system, including ensuring that your business has an appropriate and documented system in place, based on HACCP principles, and are following their documented procedures in practice i.e. challenge testing.
- Validation of critical control points, including verification temperature records,
- The structural condition of the premises, including the layout, design, construction, cleanliness and size of both permanent and temporary food preparation areas and staff restrooms.
- Cleaning/sanitising techniques and schedules, including the management of hazardous cleaning chemicals, the use of colour-coded equipment and the cleaning schedule.
- Equipment maintenance, including the cleanliness of food contact surfaces and hand contact points (i.e. fridge door handles, benches and light switches, etc.)
- Temperature control of potentially hazardous foods when storing, cooking, cooling, freezing and displaying food.
- Pest control methods and their effectiveness (i.e. level of pest activity onsite), plus staff knowledge of how to identify and report common pests.
- The methods used for preventing contamination (physical, chemical, microbial and unwanted allergens).
- Personal hygiene practices, including ensuring that staff members are following correct hand-washing procedures.
- How you label food, including the validity of product/menu descriptions, health claims, and correct allergen labelling.
Third-party independent audits for the retail or manufacturing sector
As a Local NSW Auditor, BJPM can offer supplementary Food Hygiene audits in the Greater Sydney Area.
Regardless of if your needs are to check compliance with legislative requirements or you would like to proactively obtain an independent review of your system. BJPM can provide you with specialist advice and guidance in a detailed report to ensure compliance with the applicable Food Standard Codes.
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