What inspectors look for in Manufacturing
When you sell wholesale (to other stores), you fall under state processing rules or FDA FSMA regulations.
- Supplier Verification: Proof your ingredients come from safe sources.
- Lot Tracking: Ability to trace a specific batch of ingredients to the final jar.
- Recall Program: A tested plan to get product back from stores.
- Preventive Controls: Not just CCPs, but controls for allergens and sanitation.
What AuditBinder generates for Manufacturers
- Batch Records: master manufacturing records for each production run.
- Recall Register: Logs for mock recalls.
- Supplier Approved List: Forms to vet your vendors.
- Glass & Brittle Plastic Registry: Essential for bottling lines.
- “All documents are generated based on your answers — not generic templates.”
Common food safety risks in Manufacturing
- Physical Contaminants: Glass shards in jars. Controlled by glass policies.
- Labeling Errors: Wrong ingredients listed. Controlled by label approval logs.
- Biological hazards: Vary by product (pH control for sauces, water activity for jerky).
How AuditBinder works for Manufacturers
- Select "Manufacturer": We verify if you are "Qualified Exempt" under FSMA.
- Input Product Details: Acidified? Dried? Baking?
- Download: A plan that looks professional to buyers (Whole Foods, local markets).
Is this right for your Manufacturing business?
- Best fit for: Sauces, rubs, cookies, snacks, and non-hazardous diverse items.
- Works well for: Small producers graduating from home kitchen to co-packer or commercial space.
- Consultant needed when: You produce "Acidified Foods" (shelf-stable salsa/pickles). You legally need a "Processing Authority Letter" (PA Letter) which takes lab testing. AuditBinder handles the plan, not the lab letter.
AuditBinder does not replace inspectors or legal advice.