4-1 news: AAMP provides resources on HACCP validation issue
The Web site contains much more than simply providing a link to the FSIS Validation Guidance document. It specifically contains:
• An overview of validation (AAMPlifier – October 1, 2008) • A summary of where the issue stands currently (Capitol Line-Up – April 1, 2010) • Template letter – generic (where companies can simply include their name and submit it on their letterhead) • Template letter – detailed (where companies can include specific information as to their HACCP food safety systems, number of HACCP plans, number of products produced, potential costs, etc.) • Talking points • Validation cost calculator for initial validation and ongoing verification microbial testing – an interactive Microsoft EXCEL spreadsheet • Draft validation guidance documents • AAMP’s request for extension of the comment period • Link to other validation guidance material provided by FSIS