Food Packaging Contamination Prevention Plan Review

Inspection template for reviewing a food packaging contamination prevention plan, including microbiological, chemical, physical, set-off, and migration controls aligned to ISO/TS 22002-4 contamination prevention measures.

Inspection Details and Plan Scope

• Inspection scope matches the packaging lines, materials, and product families covered by the contamination prevention plan
• Current plan version, approval date, and owner are documented and available to the inspector
• Inspection date and site location
• Inspector name and role
• Relevant standards or customer requirements referenced in the plan

Plan Governance and Hazard Identification

• The plan identifies microbiological, chemical, physical, set-off, and migration contamination hazards
• Hazard assessment includes likelihood, severity, and control measures for each identified contamination risk
• Plan review frequency is defined and current review is within the required interval
• Changes to materials, processes, chemicals, equipment, or suppliers trigger contamination risk reassessment
• Records of plan approval, revision history, and management review are maintained

Microbiological and Hygienic Controls

• Production areas are maintained in a sanitary condition with documented cleaning frequencies
• Handwashing, hygiene, and PPE requirements are posted and followed in packaging areas
• Open product, exposed substrates, and rework are protected from contamination during storage and handling
• Environmental monitoring or hygiene verification results are reviewed for trends and out-of-limit results
• Cleaning chemicals and sanitizers are used according to approved instructions and are segregated from packaging materials

Chemical Control, Storage, and Cross-Contamination Prevention

• Only approved chemicals are present in the packaging area and chemical use is consistent with the site approval list
• Chemical containers are labeled, closed, and stored to prevent leaks, spills, and accidental mix-up
• Secondary containment is provided where required for liquids and hazardous chemicals
• SDS access, spill response materials, and chemical handling instructions are available to employees
• Chemical storage is physically separated from packaging raw materials, finished goods, and food-contact surfaces

Physical Contamination, Set-Off, and Migration Controls

• Foreign material controls are in place for glass, metal, plastic, wood, and brittle items in packaging areas
• Printed materials, inks, coatings, and adhesives are controlled to prevent set-off and unintended transfer
• Migration risk controls are documented for food-contact packaging materials and compliant specifications are available
• Incoming materials are inspected for damage, contamination, odor, or other non-conformance before use
• Rework, scrap, and rejected materials are identified, segregated, and dispositioned to prevent accidental reuse

Corrective Actions, Records, and Sign-Off

• All deficiencies and non-conformances are recorded with owner and due date
• Immediate containment actions were taken for any critical item failure
• Evidence of corrective action closure is attached or referenced
• Inspector signature