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Question: Should my HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)/SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure) program have an ATP testing component to it?
Answer:
One of the key components of a HACCP/SSOP program is verification that the steps outlined in the program are being followed, and that they are being done correctly. Implementing ATP hygiene monitoring into a safety program provides verification that the program in place is working, verifies that employees are doing their job correctly, and documents how well the program is performing. Government regulators look for this type of documentation during audits, and award additional points to companies who do more than just visual inspections to verify sanitation.
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