Thinking about getting ISO 22716 certification and confused about how to prepare? Don’t worry! This guide will discuss all the necessary steps needed for its preparation to help you. Keep reading.
Step 1: Assess Current Operations
First of all, compare the current manufacturing practices to the ISO 22716 standards. Take a glance at areas such as staff development, hygiene, equipment and methods of production. Create a list of items that require changes to achieve set goals.
Step 2: Create Documentation
Develop written instructions following compliance with all the manufacturing processes. Record activities on periodic cleaning and maintenance, training of employees and quality control checks. It is essential to have records of all production records, such as batch numbers and quality test results.
Step 3: Train Your Team
Ensure all employees know what is expected of them as far as quality is concerned. The next key solution is to perform hygiene and safety training on a fixed timetable. Maintain file records of all training, seminars and certifications of all employees.
Step 4: Upgrade Facilities and Tools
Determine if there is compliance with ISO in cleaning and overall safety standards of the manufacturing facility. Install proper ventilation systems and maintain appropriate temperature and humidity levels. Ensure all the equipment is clean, functional and checked and calibrated from time to time.
Step 5: Establish Quality Control
Develop a checklist of attributes that must be inspected at every level of production. Implement testing criteria common to retailer raw materials, packaging materials and retailer finished products. It is necessary to clearly outline the response plan for handling complaints from customers.
Step 6: Implement Safety Measures
Adopt measures that will ensure that your products are not contaminated. Create rules for personal hygiene and protective clothing. Install pest control measures and create cleaning programs for the whole facility.
Step 7: Organize Supply Chain Management
Establish guidelines on how suppliers are to be chosen, evaluated or both. Ensure that there are ways on how raw materials are monitored from the time they arrive until they are used. Establish proper storage conditions for both raw materials and finished products.
Step 8: Conduct Internal Audits
Conduct internal audits periodically to identify possible areas of concern before they are pointed out by the certification audit. Verify all processes and documents and all records at certain intervals. Make changes based on audit findings.
Step 9: Review and Improve
Look at all processes regularly to find ways to spot potential improvement. Record any problems or mistakes and make plans to prevent them. Update where and when changes are required due to new demands or enhanced procedures.
By following these steps, there is assurance of achieving a hassle-free certification. Bear in mind that certification does not equal passing an audit; it means adhering to the standards consistently.
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