1、Strengthening Food SafetyThrough Sanitation Validation and VerificationAudience Poll1)What is one word that describes a validated sanitation program for you?2)What is one word to describe your biggest challenge around sanitation validation?Learning Objectives Distinguish validation vs.verification i
2、n sanitation programs Design validation/verification plans beyond compliance Strengthen programs using gap and risk-based assessments Make strategic decisions on organisms,sites,and sampling methodsDefinitionsValidation vs VerificationSanitation ValidationDefinition:Validation is obtaining and evalu
3、ating scientific and technical evidence to demonstrate that sanitation procedures,when properly implemented,are capable of effectively controlling identified hazards.In practical terms:Proves the cleaning process works before routine use Answers:“Will this method control the hazard?”Based on science
4、(e.g.,literature,challenge studies,environmental data)Conducted initially,and when significant changes occurFSMA context:Required when sanitation is used as a preventive control to significantly minimize or prevent a hazard(e.g.,allergen cross-contact,pathogens like Salmonella in low-moisture enviro
5、nments)Sanitation VerificationDefinition:Verification is the application of methods,procedures,tests,and evaluations to confirm that sanitation procedures are consistently implemented and operating as intended.In practical terms:Confirms the process is being executed correctly Answers:“Did we do it
6、right this time?”Includes activities like:Pre-op inspections ATP testing Environmental monitoring(e.g.,swabs for indicator organisms)Record reviewFSMA context:A required component of Preventive Controls to ensure ongoing control and compliance with the food safety plan.Simply!Validation=Prove it wor