Who This Service Is For
This service may be suitable for businesses that operate under, or are preparing to operate under, a Risk Management Programme. Examples may include animal product processors, meat processors, seafood processors, dairy processors, egg processors, cold storage and transport operations covered by an RMP, export animal product businesses, businesses preparing for first RMP verification, and businesses needing RMP corrective action support.
What Is RMP Verification?
RMP verification is a check carried out by a recognised verifier to confirm that the business is operating according to its registered Risk Management Programme and meeting applicable legal and regulatory requirements. It may review whether the business is following the registered RMP, managing food safety hazards, keeping required records, following documented procedures, monitoring key controls, taking corrective action when required, managing traceability and recall systems, and meeting applicable export and Overseas Market Access Requirements where relevant.
Export and OMAR Requirements
For businesses exporting animal products, verification may include additional checks related to export eligibility and Overseas Market Access Requirements. Export-related verification may include review of export procedures, product eligibility, market access records, traceability records, batch or lot records, official assurance-related controls, export documentation controls, and relevant OMAR requirements.
Operator Verification
RMP operators are also expected to carry out their own checks to confirm that the RMP is working effectively. Operator verification may include internal audits, record reviews, reality checks, review of corrective actions, review of monitoring results and management review activities. We can support businesses with internal audit planning, operator verification records and preparation for external RMP verification.
Common Issues Found During RMP Verification
- RMP scope not matching actual activities
- Missing or incomplete monitoring records
- HACCP controls not clearly implemented
- Corrective actions not completed
- Internal audits not completed
- Operator verification not documented
- Validation evidence missing or incomplete
- Calibration and maintenance records missing
- Traceability or recall tests not completed
- Export-related records not available
- Previous verification findings not followed up
Our Process
Initial Enquiry
We discuss your business activities, RMP status, product type, site details, export status and verification requirements.
Scope Confirmation
We confirm the RMP scope and whether the verification service is within recognised scope.
Verifier Confirmation, Where Required
Where applicable, the verification agency may provide written confirmation that it will verify the RMP on an ongoing basis.
Verification Booking
A verification visit or assessment is scheduled based on business availability, verifier availability and required timeframes.
Document and Record Preparation
Before verification, the business should prepare the registered RMP, procedures, records, previous verification reports and corrective action evidence.
Verification Assessment
The verifier checks whether the business is following the registered RMP, managing hazards, keeping records and meeting applicable requirements.
Verification Outcome
A verification report is issued with the outcome, evidence reviewed, findings and any corrective actions required.
Corrective Actions
If findings are raised, the business must address them within the required timeframe and provide suitable evidence for close-out.
Ongoing Verification Frequency
Future verification frequency depends on the business type, product risk, export status, compliance history and how well the business manages food safety.
Need RMP Verification or Help Preparing for Your Next RMP Verification?
Contact us today for free initial guidance. We can help you understand what records to prepare, what gaps may need attention and the next step for your business.