Does each entry on USDA HACCP-generated records have to be signed and dated?
9 CFR §417.5(b) states that each entry on a record maintained under the HACCP plan shall be made at the time the specific event occurs and include the date and time recorded, and shall be signed or initialed by the establishment employee making the entry. 9 CFR §417.5(c) states that prior to shipping product, the establishment shall review the records associated with the production of that product to ensure that all critical limits were met and, if appropriate, corrective actions were taken, including the proper disposition of product. Where practicable, this review shall be conducted, dated, and signed by an individual who did not produce the record(s). J. J. Keller’s Compliance Manual For Food Quality and Safety covers HACCP requirements.
