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SILLIKER Audit Platinum Award Criteria Distribution Center Criteria Silliker Standards for Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices Requirements for Distribution Centers were developed for food distribution centers to use in the development and assessment of their food safety and quality programs. These standards contain the criteria and scoring method utilized during a Silliker Distribution Center Audit. The criteria are a combination of Good Manufacturing and Distribution Practices, good management principles, recommendations from the National Advisory Committee for Microbiological Criteria in Foods and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Also included in the criteria are recommendations that are required by many U.S. food companies of their distributors. On-site Distribution Center Audits cover areas including: • Distribution receiving • Recoup procedures • Loading procedures • Receiving procedures • Storage • Cold chain custody • Sanitation • Temperature maintenance • FIFO adherence • Pest control • Food defense Detailed auditor reports contain both positive comments and areas of opportunity and improvement. Annually, our experienced auditors undergo thorough training in best practices from the worlds leading retailers, foodservice chains, caterers, and processors to help companies address allergens, GMOs, HACCP, traceability / recall protocols, and other leading issues. GMP / Food Safety Systems Criteria Silliker Standards for Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices Requirements for Food Processing were developed for food processors to use in the development and assessment of their food safety and quality programs. These standards contain the criteria and scoring method utilized during a Silliker GMP / Food Safety Audit. The criteria are a combination of Good Manufacturing and Distribution Practices, good management principles, recommendations from the National Advisory Committee for Microbiological Criteria in Foods and the Federal Food, Drug Cosmetic Act. Also included in the criteria are recommendations that many U.S. food companies require of their suppliers. On-site GMP / Food Safety audits cover areas including: • Food safety systems • Quality systems • Grounds, building and equipment • Plant sanitation and pest control • Employee practices • Receiving, storage, processing and shipping Detailed auditor reports contain both positive comments and areas of opportunity and improvement. Annually, our Silliker auditors undergo thorough training in best practices from the world's leading retailers, foodservice chains, caterers, and processors to help companies address allergens, GMOs, HACCP, traceability / recall protocols, and other leading issues. Case Studies Safety First: Toronto-based F.G. Lister & Company proves its continued commitment to food safety Golden State Foods' Quality Assurance Turns to Platinum |
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