12-POINT QA AUDIT PROTOCOL
Food Supplier Approval Checklist
A verifiable 12-point protocol aligned with SQF 2.3.4, BRCGS 3.5.1, and FSMA 204. Mark items complete or document valid N/A justifications.
Verification Progress (0 of 12 Applicable Items)0%
#1Supplier legal identity and manufacturing site confirmed
#2Material or service risk classification completed (Tier 1/2/3)
#3Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment documented
#4Current product specification & allergen profile collected
#5Valid GFSI / 3rd-party food safety certificate collected
#6Continuing Letter of Guarantee / Certificate of Analysis (COA) archived
#7Annual food safety questionnaire reviewed and signed
#8Verification activity recorded (audit / testing / historical performance)
#9Qualified QA Reviewer assigned and logged
#10Formal approval / conditional approval decision recorded with timestamp
#11Exception owner and expiration date recorded (if applicable)
#12Next mandatory review cadence & expiration triggers set