Prerequisite Programs (PRPs, or PPRs in Spanish) are the operational foundations that sustain any food safety management system. Include Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hygiene and sanitation, pest control, water control, traceability, cold chain, allergen management, foreign bodies, and applied microbiology. Required before implementing HACCP, and central to all GFSI standards (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC, IFS, PrimusGFS).
- Establish the operational foundations required by any FSQA system
- Prevent cross-contamination, pests, and environmental hazards
- Meet ISO/TS 22002 requirements (FSSC) and equivalents in SQF/BRCGS
- Train the operational team on cross-standard technical fundamentals
- Systematize practices that are often informal or tribal
Applicable to any manufacturing, packing, logistics, catering, retail, or food service operation. Required by all GFSI standards and FSMA. Foundation for HACCP.
New plant needing to establish operational foundations before HACCP
Reinforcement of fundamentals prior to a GFSI audit (SQF/BRCGS/FSSC)
Cross-standard training for supervisors and mid-level managers
Closing gaps after an assessment reveals GMP weaknesses
PRPs are not certified on their own but are audited as part of any GFSI standard compliance. Their robust implementation is a decisive factor in certification audit outcomes.
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