Food & Beverage Production Facility FDA-Compliant Inventory Audit
Comprehensive inventory audit for a major food and beverage manufacturer, ensuring full FDA compliance, HACCP adherence, and complete lot traceability across temperature-controlled environments.
Complex Compliance Requirements in Temperature-Controlled Environments
A leading food and beverage manufacturer needed a comprehensive inventory audit that met stringent FDA regulations while maintaining production schedules across multiple temperature-controlled zones.
FDA Compliance Requirements
Strict documentation and traceability requirements for all raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Temperature-Controlled Zones
Multiple storage areas with different temperature requirements from -20°F to ambient conditions
Lot Traceability
Complete tracking of lot numbers, expiration dates, and production dates for food safety
Production Continuity
Audit must be completed without disrupting 24/7 production operations
HACCP Compliance
Adherence to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points throughout the audit process
Full compliance with FDA food safety regulations required
FDA-Compliant Audit Methodology
A specialized approach combining food safety protocols, temperature-controlled procedures, and comprehensive lot tracking.
Food Safety Protocols
All team members completed food safety training and followed strict hygiene and contamination prevention protocols.
- FDA-compliant training certification
- Clean room procedures
- Contamination prevention measures
Temperature Zone Management
Specialized procedures for counting in freezer, refrigerated, and ambient temperature zones with minimal exposure time.
- Cold-rated scanning equipment
- Rapid counting procedures
- Temperature monitoring
Lot Number Tracking
Complete capture of lot numbers, production dates, and expiration dates for full traceability compliance.
- Lot-level inventory tracking
- Expiration date verification
- Production date documentation
HACCP Documentation
Comprehensive documentation following HACCP principles with critical control point verification.
- Critical control point monitoring
- Hazard analysis documentation
- Corrective action records
Expiration Management
Identification of expired, near-expiration, and slow-moving products with FIFO compliance verification.
- Expired product identification
- FIFO compliance verification
- Shelf life analysis
ERP Integration
Real-time data integration with food-grade ERP system for immediate variance identification and resolution.
- Real-time data synchronization
- Variance analysis and reporting
- Compliance reporting
Specialized Team Deployment
Deployed 18 food safety-certified inventory specialists across 4 production facilities, working in rotating shifts to maintain 24/7 production continuity while completing the audit in 6 weeks.
Full FDA Compliance with Zero Production Impact
The audit delivered complete regulatory compliance while maintaining production schedules and identifying significant operational improvements.
Compliance Achievement
FDA and HACCP requirements met
Operational Improvements
Issues identified and resolved
FDA Violations Found
Complete compliance with all food safety regulations
Production Downtime
Audit completed without disrupting operations
Annual Savings Identified
Through waste reduction and process improvements
Audit by the Numbers
Comprehensive food safety compliance across all production facilities
SKUs Audited
Lot Numbers Verified
Temperature Zones
Expiration Dates Checked
Food Safety First
All team members completed comprehensive food safety training and maintained strict hygiene protocols throughout the audit.
Temperature Control
Specialized cold-rated equipment and rapid counting procedures maintained product integrity in all temperature zones.
Complete Documentation
Comprehensive HACCP-compliant documentation provided for regulatory audits and internal quality assurance.
Need FDA-Compliant Inventory Auditing?
Our food safety-certified team specializes in comprehensive inventory audits for food and beverage manufacturers, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
