PrimusLabs.com Audit Protocols
There are currently four audit protocols that define an auditors' association
with PrimusLabs.com (company and online systems) when conducting audits. The
audit protocol is defined in bold at the top of the first page of the audit
report.
PrimusLabs.com Contracted Audits
A contracted audit is performed by one of PrimusLabs.com's staff members.
PrimusLabs.com's staff are trained when hired, receive ongoing training,
communicate with colleagues and their reports are subject to a review system
for quality control. Contracted audit reports will state "Contract" in the
title and the report will also bear the PrimusLabs.com logo.
PrimusLabs.com Subcontracted Audits
A subcontracted audit is conducted on behalf of PrimusLabs.com by an affiliate.
PrimusLabs.com selects an affiliate based on the individual's abilities,
location and past performance. Subcontracted affiliates are not employees of
PrimusLabs.com and are free to accept or decline any audit offers presented to
them by PrimusLabs.com. Affiliates chosen for subcontracting work have
successfully passed the online exam, attended a training seminar, receive email
updates and have shadowed a PrimusLabs.com auditor.
Subcontract audit reports are subject to a review system for quality control.
Subcontract audit reports will state "Sub Contract" in the title and the report
will also bear the PrimusLabs.com logo.
Independently Contracted Audits An independently contracted audit
is performed by an affiliate utilizing the PrimusLabs.com system. Affiliates
solicit work for themselves and use the PrimusLabs.com online auditing
database. Affiliates must complete the online training and successfully pass
the auditor exam. Affiliates should not be first party or second party
operators. Affiliates who are not utilized for subcontracting do not have to
attend the training seminar and do not have to shadow or be shadowed. Many
affiliates do attend the training sessions as part of their continuing
education and to obtain a better understanding of the PrimusLabs.com system.
Independently contracted audits are not subject to any audit report review
system.
Affiliate audit reports that have not been subcontracted by PrimusLabs.com will
state "Independently Contracted" in the title and the report will not bear the
PrimusLabs.com logo.
Self-Audits
Self-audits are conducted by individuals who have downloaded or utilized the
online versions of PrimusLabs.com's audits. These auditors may be using
PrimusLabs.com's audit templates to perform internal audits, pre-audits, their
own procurement audits or may be used by consultants. Self-audits may be first
or second party auditors. Self-auditors are not required to take the auditor
exam or receive any training from PrimusLabs.com but are welcome to attend any
workshops offered by PrimusLabs.com. Self-auditors who choose to use the online
audit templates (as opposed to downloaded pdf, excel files, etc.) can submit
reports to the PrimusLabs.com database for storage however, their reports are
not subject to any report review system. Self-audit reports have "Self-Audit"
in the title and will not bear the PrimusLabs.com logo.
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Affiliated & Subcontracted Auditing
I. Introduction
This section of PrimusLabs.com's website details the procedure for becoming a
third party auditor under the PrimusLabs.com system. Please click
http://www.primuslabs.com/services/Affiliated.aspx and scroll down to
see the definitions of the different types of auditors. Affiliate auditing is
whereby the auditor utilizes the PrimusLabs.com internet based database
systems. Subcontract auditing is where PrimusLabs.com subcontracts work to the
chosen auditor. Any affiliate wishing to become an option for subcontracted
work must attend the PrimusLabs.com Training Course. Summary of the affiliate
auditor program can be found here (PDF).
The Internet provides an ideal means for introducing individuals with a common
interest and for facilitating the exchange of information between these
parties. PrimusLabs.com has designed an Internet site that introduces buyers to
regionally based auditors. Many of these auditors have developed a special
understanding of the unique strengths and weaknesses of their particular
growing regions.
Buyers have a need to convey to their suppliers certain standards and
guidelines. Furthermore, the buyers have a need for a feedback system that
assures that their suppliers are implementing the proper practices.
To assist all interested parties, PrimusLabs.com has made its safe production
document development program http://www.primuslabs.com/rs/webtools.aspx
and auditing http://www.primuslabs.com/services/Audits.aspx
available. Once admitted to the program as an auditor, the auditors webpage
links to other supporting documentation.
This program has been developed to address the cost inefficiencies of ideal or
near ideal surveillance systems. Ideal surveillance being defined as a
receiver's own employees conducting the audit, near ideal surveillance being an
audit conducted by a "known entity", such as PrimusLabs .com, CMi, AIB, etc.
These cost inefficiencies have created a window of opportunity for regionally
based auditors. Through PrimusLabs.com's Internet system, you now have an
opportunity to become a "Third Party Auditor" using templates that have been
specifically designed for produce industry (processing audit can be used in
many other parts of the food industry as well).
If you decide to become a subcontractor for PrimusLabs.com your performance
will be under constant and increasing scrutiny. Reviews will include
traditional auditing of the auditors and audit report reviews. PrimusLabs.com's
objective is to assure even the most discriminating quality assurance and legal
departments that an accurate audit did take place and that the results are made
available in a timely manner to the proper parties.
If you choose to apply for acceptance into our system, your comments,
suggestions and questions regarding how the system might be improved are always
welcome. PrimusLabs.com is continually seeking to streamline the processes and
make them more relevant to users of the food safety system.
A third party auditor is defined as an agent of the person or organization for
whom the audit is conducted, and is not an employee, agent,
partner, or joint venturer with PrimusLabs.com. The relationship between
PrimusLabs.com and the affiliated/subcontractor third party auditor is simply
that of customer and supplier.
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II. Becoming an Approved Affiliated Auditor
In order to become an approved affiliate auditor (independent contractor), a
candidate must:
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Review and understand all sections of Affiliated Auditor Sections Webpages,
http://www.primuslabs.com/services/Affiliated.aspx
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Auditors are expected to be well versed in food safety topics and other
relevant areas in order to be able to carry out PrimusLabs.com audits. Click
here
for a listing of some useful information sources; these links are not
exhaustive, they show some examples of materials that the candidate auditor
should be aware of (any link to a company website does not imply any kind of
endorsement of the products or services involved).
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Register, complete and pass the appropriate (field
or facility)
affiliated auditor online exams .In order to pass the exams, the auditor must
be well versed in Good Agricultural Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices and
HACCP. The USDA, FDA and many other websites have documentation that allows one
to self study these topics.
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Meet or exceed minimum qualifications
and other requirements.
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Submit resumes using PrimusLabs.com on-line
format
(DOC).
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Submit certificates that support resume e.g. degree, HACCP and other
educational and training certificates.
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Telephone interview with PrimusLabs.com determines potential affiliates
interest and aptitude in chosen area.
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For those candidates wishing to become PrimusLabs.com Subcontractors, a
PrimusLabs.com training course must be attended (the exam can be taken after
the course, if this has not already been completed).
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Shadow training and assessing auditing (auditing the auditor) will be
conducted.
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Auditor trainees who meet the necessary requirements are approved. Approved
Affiliated Auditors are listed at Primus
& Affiliated Auditors.
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Allow periodic witnessed audits as part of the QA System.
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Third Party Affiliate and Subcontractor Auditors cannot be employed as staff
member in a food producing company since this is often a conflict of interest.
Successful candidates will receive further information on conflicts of interest
after registering on the database.
As part of PrimusLabs.com's commitment to enhancing your efforts to the widest
audience possible, PrimusLabs.com has designed a series of programming links
that will allow incorporation of location, time and visual imagery into your
audit reports. Data generated by GPS, digital cameras and other devices
submitted under a standardized format will be included as part of the overall
quality assurance efforts.
As mentioned in criteria 5 (listed above), auditors will be required to submit
their biographies to PrimusLabs.com and authorize PrimusLabs.com to post their
biographies within its Internet site. PrimusLabs.com will make these
biographies available to interested parties (i.e. growers, shippers, retailers,
food service firms, etc.). Each auditor is encouraged to submit updates to
their biographies demonstrating their commitment to maintaining their technical
competency. Biographies must be supported by certificates e.g. HACCP, Degree
Certificates etc.
Applicants failing to demonstrate sustained competence or adherence to
PrimusLabs.com's expectations will be notified of deficiencies. If corrective
measures are not observed, auditors will be removed from the approved list.
PrimusLabs.com reserves the right to remove any affiliate and/or subcontractor
from the auditor listing (with remuneration for part of annual fee charged for
resume display on the website).
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Affiliated & Subcontracted Auditing
III. Submitting Audits
Audits may be submitted to PrimusLabs.com in three ways ("direct Internet
entry, e-mail or regular mail service). Regular mail results can be submitted
in three formats; hardcopy or 3.5" diskette and CD Rom. Please refer to the
fees and charges section of this
document for a breakdown of cost associated with each type of
submission.
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Direct Online Internet Audit Submission:
Direct online audit submission will be possible by clicking
https://intranet.primuslabs.com/audit
and following instructions on the site.
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E-mail completed excel file.
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Hardcopy (paper) audit submission, 3.5" Disks, CD Roms are to be mailed to:
Audit Administration
PrimusLabs.com
2810 Industrial Parkway
Santa Maria, CA 93455
The data will be transcribed into the system by PrimusLabs.com staff at
additional cost. (Please refer to the fees and charges section.)
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Affiliated & Subcontracted Auditing
IV. Data Storage, Display and Transfer
Though business to consumer e-commerce models get the majority of press, the
business to business models represents a large percentage of total e-commerce
traffic. PrimusLabs.com has developed a series of interrelated business to
business programs that assist growers, shippers, brokers, etc. in getting the
maximum return for their investment in safe production practices.
PrimusLabs.com Internet based programs have the capability to store, analyze,
display and deliver information (e.g. audit results, microbiological, chemical
etc.) designed to optimize their usefulness to buyers and suppliers. These
programs not only provide timely delivery of information, but also analyze and
display the information in formats customized for various buyers and suppliers.
Data destinations within PrimusLabs.com's Internet site are normally reserved
for buyers and suppliers of various foods. At the request of a given supplier,
data generated from that suppliers various vendors (could growers, packers
etc.) are archived under pre-arranged formats within their nested site. When
directed by a supplier, PrimusLabs.com will transfer data to specified buyers'
nested web sites under formats defined by that buyer. PrimusLabs.com bills for
the development and maintenance of the sites as well as for data transfers.
Audits or the auditor's client (e.g. grower, shipper, broker, etc.) can request
that the data submitted be transferred to a specified buyer's or supplier's
nested website. Individual data points will remain resident in the
PrimusLabs.com database but will not be compiled into report format or
displayed except as requested under a transfer agreement to a specified
website. If archiving is desired, a charge based on the current pricing
schedule will be applied.
In the case of a website developed for the use of the auditor, all connected,
relevant data will be displayed in PrimusLabs.com's current format. Contents
will include the auditor's biography and a display of, or link to a display of,
all audits submitted. A two-tier Internet (public domain)/Intranet
("proprietary domain") is available.
By applying to become part of the PrimusLabs.com system, the third party
auditor is authorizing PrimusLabs.com to develop an electronic storage site(s)
for results of audits, testing, etc., done on behalf of a client. As noted in
the preceding paragraph, this site(s) is not a display site and data is not
accessible unless transferred (upon authorization of the supplier) to a
participating supplier or buyer's site. The auditor automatically agrees to
authorize PrimusLabs.com to transfer the data as directed by the supplier (i.e.
the auditor's client).
When conducting an Independently Contracted Audit, the auditor"s data
submission to the PrimusLabs.com website and request to transfer data shall
constitute a representation and warranty from the auditor that he has all
necessary authorization and power from the grower/shipper of the audited
location and/or product, to submit the data to the PrimusLabs.com website
pursuant to PrimusLabs.com's standard terms and conditions (including data
ownership and use), and to transfer the same to the parties requested. The
auditor shall indemnify and hold PrimusLabs.com free and harmless from any loss
or liability associated with the receipt, storage or transmission of data from
an Independently Contracted Audit.
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V. Pricing
General: The following fee schedule applies to relationships
between PrimusLabs.com and third party auditors. Where an affiliate carries out
an audit that they have organized for themselves i.e. not involving
PrimusLabs.com (a.k.a. independently contracted audits), then the auditor must
obtain payment from their clients directly. Where audits have been
subcontracted by PirmusLabs.com to an auditor, PrimusLabs.com will obtain all
payments from the auditee (client).
Disclaimer: If you are interested in pursuing an affiliated
auditing relationship with PrimusLabs.com, please read our
disclaimer.
Data Ownership: All data submitted to Primuslabs.com will become
the property of PrimusLabs.com, and will be handled pursuant to the terms and
conditions displayed
here. PrimusLabs.com reserves the right to store, display, and sell
data contained in the PrimusLabs.com database, except that no association of
producer identification will be made with scoring or ranking information unless
authorized by the supplier.
Instructions as to storage, display, transfer, reporting, etc. will come from
the audited party, thereby allowing for changes in relationships among
producers, auditors, buyers, etc. without impeding data flow.
Schedule: PrimusLabs.com charges for various services available
per the following schedule, which is subject to change from time to time,
without notice. Pricing changes will become effective upon their publication on
this website. Prices quoted are for handling data under previously developed
format only.
Payment: Payment is due at the time services are rendered. This
will be at the time audit data is submitted, archiving is arranged, data
transfers requested, etc. Part of the standard agreement with third party
auditors is to arrange payment by credit card. You will be asked to submit
credit card data and sign an agreement authorizing charges to your account
whenever a billable event is requested. In the event a card issuer asks to
reverse charges submitted by PrimusLabs.com, all data connected with unpaid
charges will be removed.
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Audit Submission - Rates
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Hard copy
All the Primus Audit Types
(PrimusLabs.com Audit Report Entry Services)
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$150.00
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E-mail Excel, Mailed CD ROM and 3.5'' Diskette
Ranch & Greenhouse Audits
Harvest Crew Audits
Facility Audits
(PrimusLabs.com Audit Entry Standard Fees)
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$45.00
$25.00
$75.00
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Direct Internet submission
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$25.00
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Post Auditor Biography/Resume (annual fee)
(with auditor-paid website, n/c; posted price includes all
relevant data plus one link to external URL/website)
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$100.00
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Electronic Data Transfer, per audit or test result
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$15.00
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Individual Website, monthly Internet/Secured
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$650.00 and up
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PrimusLabs.com Daily Consulting Rate, one-half day
minimum, plus expenses
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$1100.00
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Primus & Affiliated Auditors
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Inc. | Stanley, Mac | Canada | Ontario | | Gaiss, Randy | Gaiss, Randy | United States | Illinois | | Gamsom, Rafi | Gamson, Rafi | Israel | Israel | | Georgia Crop Improvement Association | Crane, Terry | United States | Georgia | | Georgia Crop Improvement Association | Hollifield, Terry | United States | Georgia | | Georgia Crop Improvement Association | Luke, Johnny | United States | Georgia | | Georgia Crop Improvement Association | White, Jonathan | United States | Georgia | | Glades Crop Care - Affiliated | Frantz, Galen | United States | Florida | | Glades Crop Care - Affiliated | Hoak, Steven | United States | Florida | | Great Lakes Ag-Research | Schlicher, Sarah | United States | Wisconsin | | Green Food Chile | Rosales, Patricia | Chile | Sexta Región | | Hawaii State Department of Agriculture | Kamimoto, howard | United States | HI | | Hawaii State Department of Agriculture | Louie, Albert | United States | Hawaii | | Hawaii State Department of Agriculture | okazaki, brenda | United States | Hawaii | | Hernandez, Carolina | Hernández Morga, Carolina | Mexico | Sinaloa | | Hill, Marshall | Hill, Marshall | United States | South Carolina | | Ibarra, Jesus Antonio | Ibarra Cornejo, Jesús Antonio | Mexico | Sonora | | IBBA S.R.L | Chaves, Maria Jose | Peru | Lima | | IBBA S.R.L | Macedo Monteagudo, Karina | Peru | Lima | | IBBA S.R.L | Rubio Leon, Manuel Eduardo | Peru | Lima | | Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture | Carlson, Janis | United States | Idaho | | Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture | Dallolio, Shane | United States | Idaho | | Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture | Flynn, Kimberly | United States | Idaho | | Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture | Foster, Robert | United States | Idaho | | Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture | Hansen, Janet | (not specified) | Idaho | | Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture | Horrocks, Sherri | United States | Idaho | | Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture | Hughes, Denise | United States | Idaho | | Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture 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| Illinois | | Professional Food Safety Ltd | Guray, Frank | United States | Illinois | | Professional Food Safety Ltd | Iwan, Joseph | United States | Illinois | | Professional Food Safety Ltd | Iwan, Mitch | United States | Illinois | | Professional Food Safety Ltd | Randall, Lori | United States | Illinois | | PTP Consulting | Brozosky, Carol | United States | New Jersey | | Q C Fresh | Van der Laarse, Gerard | South Africa | Gauteng | | QSS, Inc. | Totoraitis, Jim | United States | Michigan | | QSS, Inc. | Totoraitis, Julie | United States | Michigan | | Ramirez, Guillermo | Ramirez Acedo, Guillermo | United States | Florida | | Reeves, Karrie | Reeves, Karrie | United States | California | | S.A.F.E. | Marquart, Rex | United States | Ohio | | Safe Food 4 u Consulting | Wallace, Mike | United States | Illinois | | Santander, Lucia | Santander, Lucia | (not specified) | Chile | | Santec | Andrade, Marcia | Brazil | Pernambuco | | Santec | Conghos, María Marta | Argentina | Rio Negro 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Auditor Preparation
The links listed below are not designed to be exhaustive, but they do show some
examples of materials that the candidate auditor should be aware of (any
company website does imply any kind of endorsement of the products or services
involved).
Field:
PrimusLabs.com - Field Auditor Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) (PDF),
http://www.primuslabs.com/rs/webtools.aspx
GAP's - http://www.foodsafety.gov/~dms/prodguid.html,
Food Security -
http://www.pma.com/Template.cfm?Section=Food_Security2&CONTENTID=3413&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm,
Chemical Control - http://www.foodsafety.gov/~fsg/contam.html,
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/npic.htm,
http://extoxnet.orst.edu/ghindex.html,
http://npic.orst.edu/,
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/food/viewtols.htm,
http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/whs/whs_homepage.htm,
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/pestlabels/index.htm,
Fertilizers - http://www.clca.org/_main/links.asp?c=14
http://www.fertilizer.org/ifa/link_alp.asp
http://www.tfi.org/indexold.asp,
Facility: PrimusLabs.com -
Want to Learn More about Booking a Facility Audit? (PDF),
guidelines (PDF),
http://www.primuslabs.com/rs/webtools.aspx,
FDA - CFR http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html,
http://www.archives.gov,
cGMP's http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/part110t.html,
Food Code http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodcode.html,
Recall - http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/recall2.html,
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/prodtra2.html,
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/index.asp,
http://www.fda.gov/ora/compliance_ref/recalls/ggp_recall.htm,
HACCP - http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~comm/nacmcfp.html#guide,
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~comm/haccpov.html,
http://www.foodsafety.gov/~fsg/fsghaccp.html,
http://haccpalliance.org/,
Hand Washing - http://www.hi-tm.com/Documents/Safehands.html,
http://www.hi-tm.com/Documents/Safehands.html,
http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/RHIT/foodsafety/T&A_Handwashing_files/frame.htm
Allergens -
http://www.fda.gov/ora/inspect_ref/igs/Allergy_Inspection_Guide.htm,
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/wh-alrgy.html
Foreign Material Contamination -
http://www.fda.gov/ora/compliance_ref/cpg/cpgfod/cpg555-425.htm,
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dalbook.html#CHPT3,
http://www.loma.com/prod_lit/pdf_files/Guide%20to%20MD.pdf
(PDF),
http://www.safelineinc.com/subtwo46.htm,
Chemical Control - http://ohioline.osu.edu/b795/b795_7.html,
http://www.nsf.org/business/nonfood_compounds/index.asp?program=NonFoodComReg,
http://www.nal.usda.gov/wqic/,
Food Security - http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/secguid6.html,
http://www.pma.com/Template.cfm?Section=Food_Security2&CONTENTID=3413&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm,
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fsterr.html
Microbiological - http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/#E,
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/intro.html,
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/mcl.html#mcls,
http://www.nal.usda.gov/wqic/,
Pest Control - http://axp.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/selectnewpest.home.html,
http://www.westernexterminator.com/pest_control.html,
http://www.terminix.com/Pest/Library/Identify/,
http://www.orkin.com/learningcenter/default.asp,
http://www.copesan.com/pdf/ipm-booklet.pdf
(PDF),
http://www.pestweb.com/generalpestinfo/,
Sanitation - http://www.ces.uga.edu/pubcd/b927-w.html,
http://www.oda.state.or.us/fsd/pdf/sanitizer_selection.pdf
(PDF),
http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/RHIT/foodsafety/Checklists_Cleaning.htm
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In order to assure the auditor’s qualifications to perform the PrimusLabs.com
auditing function and post results to the PrimusLabs.com website, the following
requirements and ongoing procedures should be followed:
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Acceptance of the completed Audit Contract between PrimusLabs.com and the
independent third party auditor.
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Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Food Science, Agriculture, Microbiology or related
fields preferred) or extensive applied experience in an appropriate field (e.g.
Food Science, Agriculture, etc.).
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Evidence of post degree and "on the job" training. Certificates showing Food
Safety (GMP's & GAP's) training is mandated, as is proof of HACCP training
if audits including HACCP are to be carried out.
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Knowledge and training with respect to allergens, recall systems, pesticide
management, pest control, sanitation systems, GMP's (including as noted in 21
CFR Part 110) microbiology and auditing are desirable. Auditors with the Lead
Assessor qualification might be offered specialist subcontract audit work.
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Auditor must be familiar with all applicable federal, state and local
regulations regarding food safety.
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Demonstrated competency in auditing of fields or facilities.
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allowed to be posted on the PrimusLabs.com website ($100.00 per annum charge).
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Computer literacy (internet applications, Excel, Word, etc.)
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Strong observational, listening, reporting and organizational skills. Naturally
curious and tenacious.
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Excellent to superior verbal communication and writing skills. Attention to
detail is extremely important.
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Excellent to superior interpersonal skills required. Ability to handle
confrontational situations a must requirement.
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Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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Conduct audits and create audit reports with integrity, honesty and
confidentiality. Auditors must be able to remain non-judgmental. The auditor
must create an audit report that is a true and fair view of the operation
audited relative to the compliance criteria. PrimusLabs.com has a list of
auditor conventions for work that is subcontracted.
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