- Shweta Verma
September 20, 2026
Food Processing / Preparation, Packaging and Distribution / Service – Compliance Checklist
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Food Processing / Preparation, Packaging and Distribution / Service – Compliance Checklist
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Sr. No. |
Compliance Requirement |
Records / Evidence to be Maintained |
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1 |
Establish and maintain an effective time and temperature control system wherever necessary for food safety and suitability. |
Time-temperature monitoring records / SOPs |
|
2 |
Monitor and control receiving temperature and time of food/raw materials, wherever applicable. |
Receiving inspection records |
|
3 |
Monitor processing and cooking time and temperature as applicable to the food product. |
Processing/cooking temperature logs |
|
4 |
Monitor cooling time and temperature to prevent food safety risks. |
Cooling records / temperature logs |
|
5 |
Maintain appropriate storage temperatures for food, including chilled/frozen storage, as applicable. |
Refrigerator/freezer temperature records |
|
6 |
Control time and temperature during packaging, distribution and food service up to the consumer, wherever applicable. |
Packaging/distribution/service temperature records |
|
7 |
Ensure that frozen food/raw materials are handled and transported appropriately to maintain their required condition. |
Frozen food handling/transport records |
|
8 |
Ensure that defrosted/thawed food or raw materials are not stored back for future use after opening, where prohibited by the applicable handling procedure. |
Thawing/usage records; SOP |
|
9 |
Where thawing is required, thaw only the quantity/portion required for immediate use rather than thawing the entire stock. |
Thawing records / batch-wise usage records |
|
10 |
Establish appropriate thawing procedures to prevent contamination and deterioration of food. |
Thawing SOP / work instructions |
|
11 |
Where cooking is carried out on an open fire, provide adequate arrangements for removal of smoke and steam. |
Site inspection records / equipment maintenance records |
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12 |
Provide suitable chimneys, exhaust fans or equivalent ventilation systems, as required. |
Installation records / maintenance records |
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13 |
Ensure smoke/steam extraction systems are clean, functional and properly maintained. |
Cleaning and maintenance records |
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