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21 CFR 120.11(b): Verification and validation

PART 120-HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINT (HACCP) SYSTEMS · Subpart A-General Provisions

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Citation 21 CFR 120.11(b)
Section Verification and validation
Part PART 120-HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINT (HACCP) SYSTEMS
Subpart Subpart A-General Provisions
Subchapter 21 CFR B Food
Product types cited Food/Cosmetics
Regulation text (excerpt) (b) Validation of the HACCP plan. Each processor shall validate that the HACCP plan is adequate to control food hazards that are reasonably likely to occur; this validation shall occur at least once within 12 months after implementation and at least annually thereafter or whenever any changes in the process occur that could affect the hazard analysis or alter the HACCP plan in any way. Such changes may include changes in the following: Raw materials or source of raw materials; product…

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