Do you know your suppliers? Do you buy only from contracted suppliers or do you buy some products from the open marker?
Have food security controls been addressed with the suppliers, i.e., have suppliers been made aware of food security issues and implemented appropriate controls? .
Are incoming transport vehicles (via water and land) and incoming materials inspected for evidence of possible product contamination?
Has the proximity of loading docks for receiving and shipping to restricted areas been assessed?
Is access to these areas restricted?
Are packages inspected prior to opening?
Are Seals on Incoming Shipments (with the exception of LTL or company shuttle trailers) of Raw Materials and Packaging verified against Seal Nos. on BOL?
Are tamper-evident packaging features used when available for certain ingredients and supplies?
Is access to shipping, receiving, inventory and hazardous materials areas restricted to necessary personnel only?
Is a sing-in log used to record entrance and exit times for resricted area?
Do you utilize an inventory control system?
Is inventory of parts, packaging, etc. secure from tampering within the facility?
Are employees instructed to report missing stock or packaging materials and other irregularities outside of accepted levels?
Are procedures in place for investigating and reporting shortages and overages?
Are discrepancies investigated?
Is foreign inventory segregated from domestic inventory?
Is packaging held in a secure area to prevent theft and misuse?