Internal Audit North America

What is an Internal Audit?

Regular internal audits are the backbone of a strong food safety program. They help identify and address issues before an external audit. Whether your program is new or well-established, regular assessments are crucial! At Eurofins Food Assurance, our impartial consultants can objectively evaluate your program, uncovering gaps and weaknesses, highlighting strengths, and enhancing your readiness for food safety audits.

Why is an Internal Audit Important in Food Safety?

Internal Audits evaluate the implementation of your HACCP plan, food safety system, operational standards, warehousing practices, and everything in between – from processes to supply chain. By pinpointing areas for improvement, internal audits go beyond simply identifying potential audit findings. They actively prevent loss of control over your food safety system, making them crucial for all food industry stakeholders.

Internal Audit vs. GAP Assessment - What's the Difference?

GAP Assessments identifies where your food safety practices fall short of a specific standard. Internal Audits, however, go a step deeper. They assess the overall effectiveness of your food safety systems by examining documentation, records, and observing operational practices.

How can Eurofins Food Assurance Help?

Eurofins Food Assurance will assign a consultant to fit your company’s process and product type. The consultant will come on-site and conduct an internal audit within the desired scope (a particular area or department, for example, or the entire food safety system or facility). Duration will depend on the size of the facility and the scope of the project.

Internal audits provide a powerful tool to verify if your food safety practices are working as intended. They ensure you're following the industry's golden rule: say what you do, do what you say, and prove it. This proactive approach not only strengthens your food safety program but also builds consumer trust.

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