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What is Validation & Verification?
A rigorous Validation & Verification (V&V) program is integral to establishing a scientifically sound and operationally reliable food safety system. Validation provides documented evidence that your critical processes, such as manufacturing, cleaning, or hazard control measures, are capable of consistently achieving their intended safety and quality outcomes, based on scientific data and testing.
Verification, on the other hand, involves ongoing activities, such as routine sampling, monitoring, and record review, to confirm that these validated processes continue to operate as expected over time.
Together, validation and verification not only support regulatory compliance with USDA, FDA, and GFSI standards but also foster a proactive culture of continuous improvement, hazard control, and risk reduction within your facility.
Why Choose Our Validation & Verification Program?
Reach out to us today to develop, implement, or enhance your Validation & Verification system. We offer tailored solutions that align with USDA, FDA, and all GFSI-recognized standards, providing robust scientific validation protocols, detailed process documentation, and ongoing verification routines.
Our team can assist with method validation, process validation, routine testing schedules, and effectiveness monitoring, helping your facility meet audit requirements, reduce hazards, and consistently produce safe, compliant products. Trust us to support you in establishing a proactive validation and verification framework that underpins your long-term safety and success.
Validation
Validation involves establishing documented, scientific proof that a process or control measure, such as thermal processing, cleaning, or allergen controls, is capable of reliably achieving its intended purpose under defined conditions.
It typically includes laboratory testing, pilot studies, or onsite validation trials, and must be performed before process implementation and revalidated whenever modifications occur. Validated processes are critical for hazard reduction, consumer safety, and regulatory approval.
Verification is a systematic, ongoing activity that confirms your validated processes and controls are functioning as intended during routine operations. It includes sampling, testing, on-site inspections, review of records, and performance trending.
Verification activities ensure process stability, identify deviations early, and support continuous improvement efforts. Regular verification provides documented evidence that your controls remain effective, supporting compliance and product safety over time.
Verification
Validation and Verification are two essential, interconnected elements that form the backbone of a strong food safety system. Validation provides documented, scientific evidence that your processes, such as cooking or sanitation, can reliably produce safe, quality products under specified conditions.
Verification involves ongoing monitoring and testing to ensure these controls continue to operate effectively over time. Together, they help reduce risks, ensure compliance, and maintain consistent safety and quality in your facility.
Ready to Build a Stronger Food Safety Program?
Creation
We can create your Validation & Verification Program aligned with industry standards, including GFSI-recognized schemes, USDA, and FDA regulatory requirements.
Our tailored solutions provide a strong foundation for compliance, operational efficiency, and industry performance, ensuring your programs are scalable and audit-ready.
Gap Analysis
Our thorough assessments identify weaknesses in your current processes and systems, whether related to GFSI standards, USDA, or FDA regulations.
By pinpointing vulnerabilities early, we enable you to proactively address gaps, strengthen your compliance posture, and prepare effectively for audits or certification processes.
Implementation
Our team supports seamless integration of new or existing programs, ensuring they meet industry standards such as GFSI, USDA, and FDA.
We assist in training staff, establishing procedures, and embedding controls into daily operations—helping you achieve system integrity and regulatory readiness.
Wherever You Are in the Process, We've Got You Covered
Training & Support
We empower your team with customized training programs focused on GFSI, USDA, or FDA compliance requirements.
Our ongoing support ensures your programs are maintained properly, fostering a strong culture of food safety, continuous improvement, and regulatory adherence.
Validation
We confirm that your controls, processes, and systems are effective through science-based validation tailored to GFSI schemes, USDA, or FDA standards.
Our validation services help reduce risks, demonstrate ongoing compliance, and support continuous improvement in your food safety and quality management systems.
Contact us for your free consultation today
Validation & Verification Program Documentation
Our Validation & Verification Documents
At Points North Certified, we provide a comprehensive suite of documents designed to establish and maintain a robust Validation & Verification (V&V) system. These tools help ensure that your sanitation processes are scientifically validated, consistently effective, and compliant with industry standards such as USDA, FDA, and GFSI-recognized schemes. Proper validation and ongoing verification support HACCP compliance, reduce contamination risks, and foster continuous improvement in your facility.
Sanitation Validation & Verification Program
A detailed plan outlining your facility’s approach to validating sanitation procedures and verifying their continued effectiveness through routine testing and monitoring.
Validation Review Summary & Report
A comprehensive review that evaluates the scientific validation data, confirming that your sanitation processes perform as intended under defined conditions.
Verification Review Summary & Report
Periodic assessments that review ongoing monitoring results, swab data, and control measures to ensure sanitation practices remain effective over time.
Sanitation Validation & Verification GAP Analysis
An assessment identifying gaps or weaknesses in your current validation and verification practices, with actionable recommendations to strengthen your sanitation program.
ATP Tracking Logs
Records for ATP (adenosine triphosphate) testing to monitor sanitation effectiveness on surfaces in real-time, supporting rapid response to hygiene issues.
Swab Result Templates
Standardized forms for recording and analyzing microbiological swab results, ensuring consistent data collection and clear trending over time.
Helpful Links
FDA - Foods Program Methods Validation Processes and Guidelines
USDA (FSIS) - HACCP Validation
USDA (FSIS) - Compliance Guideline: HACCP Systems Validation
21 CFR 117.160 - § 117.160 Validation.
21 CFR 117.165 - § 117.165 Verification of implementation and effectiveness.
9 CFR 417.4 - § 417.4 Validation, Verification, Reassessment.
Experienced Industry Experts
Our team brings decades of hands-on validation experience across multiple food sectors, including meat & poultry, baked goods, snack foods, beverages, and more.
Support & Continual Improvement
We provide guidance for ongoing validation activities, re-validation schedules, and performance monitoring to sustain food safety over time.
Detailed and Clear Documentation
Our validation reports and protocols are comprehensive, transparent, and designed to support your internal records, external audits, and regulatory inspections.
Regulatory & Certification-Ready
We tailor validation procedures to meet FDA, USDA, GFSI, and other relevant standards, ensuring your processes are audit-ready and certification compliant.
Our relationship doesn’t end once your programs are created. We offer ongoing support, help monitor performance, and review your systems periodically to identify areas for improvement, ensuring your food safety practices stay current and effective.
Why Partner with Points North Certified?
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