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21 CFR 117.160(b): Validation

PART 117-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE, HAZARD ANALYSIS, AND RISK-BASED PREVENTIVE CONTROLS FOR HUMAN FOOD · Subpart C-Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls

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Citation 21 CFR 117.160(b)
Section Validation
Part PART 117-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE, HAZARD ANALYSIS, AND RISK-BASED PREVENTIVE CONTROLS FOR HUMAN FOOD
Subpart Subpart C-Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls
Subchapter 21 CFR B Food
Product types cited Food/Cosmetics
Regulation text (excerpt) (b) The validation of the preventive controls: (1) Must be performed (or overseen) by a preventive controls qualified individual: (i) (A) Prior to implementation of the food safety plan; or (B) When necessary to demonstrate the control measures can be implemented as designed: (1) Within 90 calendar days after production of the applicable food first begins; or (2) Within a reasonable timeframe, provided that the preventive controls qualified individual prepares (or oversees the preparation of) a…

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