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Food Packaging and Labeling Compliance Audit Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for auditing food packaging safety and labeling compliance in food and beverage production facilities, ensuring adherence to ISO 22000 standards and relevant packaging and labeling regulations.

Food Packaging and Labeling Compliance Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

The Food Packaging and Labeling Compliance Audit Checklist is an essential tool for food and beverage industry professionals to ensure adherence to packaging integrity and labeling regulations. This comprehensive checklist addresses crucial aspects of food packaging safety, material compliance, and accurate product labeling. By systematically evaluating packaging processes and labeling practices, this checklist enables businesses to protect product quality, provide accurate consumer information, and maintain compliance with food safety standards and labeling laws.

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Industry

Food and Beverage

Standard

ISO 22000 - Food Safety Management Systems

Workspaces

Food Processing Facilities

Occupations

Quality Assurance Manager
Packaging Engineer
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Food Safety Coordinator
Labeling Compliance Officer
1
Is the labeling on the packaging compliant with ISO 22000 standards?
2
What percentage of allergen information is accurately displayed on the packaging?
Min: 0
Target: 100
Max: 100
3
Is the integrity of the packaging intact without any damages?
4
Please describe how consumer information is provided on the packaging.
5
Does the packaging comply with safety standards as per ISO 22000?
6
Is there adequate tamper evidence on the packaging?
7
Is recyclability information provided on the packaging?
8
What is the weight of the packaging in grams?
Min: 0
Target: 50
Max: 500
9
Please describe the design elements used in the labeling.
10
When was the last review of the packaging conducted?

FAQs

The primary purpose is to assess and ensure compliance with food packaging safety standards and labeling regulations, protecting product integrity and providing accurate information to consumers.

Packaging and labeling compliance audits should be conducted at least quarterly, with more frequent checks recommended for new products or when regulations change.

This checklist should be used by quality assurance managers, packaging engineers, regulatory affairs specialists, and internal or external auditors responsible for packaging and labeling compliance in food manufacturing facilities.

The checklist covers areas such as packaging material safety and compliance, packaging integrity testing, allergen information accuracy, nutritional labeling, ingredient lists, net weight declarations, and regulatory claim verifications.

This checklist contributes to food safety and consumer protection by ensuring that packaging materials are safe for food contact, packaging maintains product integrity, and labeling provides accurate and compliant information to consumers.

Benefits of Food Packaging and Labeling Compliance Audit Checklist

Ensures compliance with food packaging safety regulations and labeling laws

Reduces the risk of packaging-related contamination and product recalls

Improves accuracy and completeness of product labeling information

Enhances consumer trust through transparent and compliant packaging practices

Facilitates identification of potential packaging and labeling issues before products reach the market