USDA 3rd Party Audit Verification Programs

rdUSDA 3 Party Audit Verification ProgramsKen Petersen- Staff AssistantAgricultural Marketing Service Fresh Products BranchGood Agricultural Practices &Good Handling Practices ProgramASQ- Certified Quality AuditorASQ- Certified Quality Auditor??????Government AgenciesUSDA Food Safety Inspection Service FSIS has regulatory authority over meat, poultry and eggs.FDA has regulatory authority over all other foods including fruits and vegetables.USDA Ag Marketing Service has no regulatory authority, and is a totally user fee based service to the industry.????????USDA AMSAgricultural Marketing Service-authorized by Secretary of Agriculture to provide inspection and grading services.Develops US Grade StandardsCooperative Agreements with 48 statesLicense state inspectors to inspect on USDA behalf??rdWhat is a 3 Party Audit?Can simply be defined as a neutral party mutually chosen by 2 companies to audit a defined process or procedure.????3rd Party AuditsAuditors will not give advice on how to answer a question, but can refer you to the experts. i.e. Extension Service, stresearchers, 1 party requirements, etc…A grower/owner knows best their operation, not an auditor, therefore food safety plan needs to be the grower/owners not the auditors.??????rd3 Party AuditsISO International Standards OrganizationISO 9000ISO 22000??????????rdWhat is a 3 Party Audit?rdThere are many companies that offer ...