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ISO/TS 22002-4 — Quick Checklist & Guide (Top items)
Note: ISO/TS 22002-4:2021 provides prerequisite programme (PRP) requirements for food safety in primary production. Below is a concise, practical checklist of top areas to review when assessing compliance or preparing for audit.
1. Construction and Layout of Buildings (External)
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- Checklist Item: Is the building structurally sound (no cracks, gaps, or peeling paint)?
- Checklist Item: Are all exterior doors and loading docks sealed against pest entry (e.g., dock levelers, air curtains)?
- Checklist Item: Are waste disposal areas located away from air intakes and packaging storage zones?
- Checklist Item: Is the drainage system sloped away from the building to prevent standing water?
9. Pest Control
Pests in a packaging plant contaminate millions of units very quickly. ISO/TS 22002-4 — Quick Checklist & Guide (Top
- Checklist Item: Is there a site map showing all traps, bait stations, and monitors?
- Checklist Item: Are insectocutors using non-attractant bulbs (UV-A) and positioned away from open product?
- Checklist Item: Is there zero evidence of rodent, insect, or bird activity in production zones?
17. Nonconformity & Corrective Action
- Process for detecting, documenting, and addressing nonconformities.
- Root cause analysis and effectiveness checks.
9. Pest Control
- Pest management plan (monitoring, thresholds, control methods).
- Bait/chemical use documented and placed away from crop contact.
11. Rework
Rework (reprocessing scrap packaging back into the extruder) is common but risky. Checklist Item: Is the building structurally sound (no
- Checklist Item: Is rework clearly identified, segregated, and traceable?
- Checklist Item: Is there a limit to the percentage of rework allowed in a batch (e.g., max 20%)?
- Checklist Item: Is rework processed in a way that prevents thermal degradation of the material?
Clause 12: Product Recall Procedure
| Check Item | Requirement | Status | Evidence |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 12.1 | Documented recall plan with contact list. | | |
| 12.2 | Mock recall performed annually (traceability within 4 hours). | | |
| 12.3 | Procedure for quarantining and disposing recalled product. | | |
2. Internal Layout and Workspace
Internal design must prevent cross-contamination between raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
- Checklist Item: Is there a logical flow of materials (raw → processing → finished) to avoid backtracking?
- Checklist Item: Are change rooms and washrooms physically separated from production areas by airlocks?
- Checklist Item: Are there designated "clean" and "dirty" corridors or zones?
- Checklist Item: Is the ceiling height adequate for cleaning, with no false ceilings harboring dust?
5. Equipment Suitability, Cleaning, and Maintenance
Packaging equipment (extruders, printers, die-cutters) must be designed for hygiene.
- Checklist Item: Are all food-contact surfaces made of corrosion-resistant material (stainless steel or food-grade plastic)?
- Checklist Item: Does equipment have a "Clean-in-Place" (CIP) system where needed?
- Checklist Item: Is there a preventative maintenance schedule that includes lubricants (using NSF H1 food-grade lubricants)?