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Internal and second-party audits

Food audit: control, compliance and continuous improvement

 

Food audits area strategic and essential tool for all organisations in the food chain. Through structured and objective audits it is possible to assess the effectiveness of processes, prevent criticalities, ensure regulatory compliance and strengthen management systems. In a context where safety, quality and transparency are fundamental requirements demanded by consumers, competent authorities and GDOs, monitoring what happens within the company - and along the supply chain - becomes a decisive competitive advantage.

We at Lifeanalytics support companies, producers and operators in the food sector every day through internal audits and second-party audits conducted</b> by qualified professionals with direct experience in food safety, quality systems and reference standards. We offer a comprehensive, structured and continuous improvement service, turning audit into a strategic lever to make processes more robust, efficient and compliant.

 

First-party audit: objective audits that create value

First-party audits are required by all major standards - HACCP, BRCGS, IFS, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 - and represent an essential moment of self-assessment of the organisation.

Food safety technician wearing protective clothing and apron inspecting cheese wheels with a tablet during an internal and second-party food safety auditOur approach ensures:

  • technical rigour;
  • independence;
  • operational reading of processes;
  • immediately applicable analysis.

During audits we assess:

  • real application of the HACCP system;
  • effectiveness of CCPs and hygiene prerequisites;
  • management of documentation, records and non-conformities;
  • hygienic-structural conditions of departments, warehouses and sensitive areas.

At the end of the activity we issue a complete report, with verifiable evidence, risk analysis, priority improvement actions and operational recommendations to prepare effectively for certification audits and official inspections.

 

Second-party audit: supplier control and supply chain protection

The quality of suppliers is one of the pillars of food safety. For this, we carry out second-party audits directly at our customers' suppliers, verifying:

  • hygiene and structural requirements;
  • management of raw materials and packaging;
  • MOCA suitability;
  • procedures for the prevention of contamination;
  • traceability, tracing and emergency management.

This service is essential for:

  • qualifying new suppliers;
  • monitoring strategic suppliers;
  • reduce risk along the supply chain;
  • meet the requirements of GDO and international markets.

 

Audits for industrial and GDO customers: customised, standard-compliant check lists

Many of our clients are in the industrial sector or work within the GDO, contexts where audits follow very specific criteria, methodologies and requirements.

To respond effectively to all needs, we use different checklists depending on the type of audit, including:

  • regulatory checklists based on voluntary standards (IFS, BRCGS, FSSC, ISO);
  • check lists issued directly by the customer, especially in the case of retailers and purchasing centres;
  • custom checklists developed based on the company’s internal requirements;
  • specific checklists for product categories or critical processes.

We have the full possibility to use different checklists in accordance with reference standards, adapting our method to the requirements of the food industry, GDO, buyers and international partners.

This flexible approach allows us to carry out highly targeted audits, perfectly consistent with customer expectations and supply chain requirements.

 

Audit of key food certification standards

Our experts are familiar with the requirements of the main internationally recognised schemes:

  • BRCGS Food Safety;
  • IFS Food;
  • ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000;
  • GlobalG.A.P.;
  • GDO and retailer standards.

We offer support in:

  • preparation for certification audits;
  • management of non-conformities;
  • definition of corrective actions;
  • maintenance of requirements over time.

 

A clear, structured and results-oriented approach

Each Lifeanalytics audit is based on a solid and transparent path:

  1. planning the activity and defining the objective;
  2. document verification, interviews and field observations;
  3. assessment against business rules, standards and procedures;
  4. identification of CNs, comments and opportunities;
  5. clear, detailed and operationally useful final report;
  6. support in corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Our aim is not only to "control", but also to make processes safer, more efficient and more compliant.

 

Your trusted experts

Choosing Lifeanalytics means relying on a solid network, competent and present throughout the country. 
Our strengths:

  • specialist advice;
  • qualified auditors with real operating experience;
  • accredited laboratories for microbiological, chemical and nutritional analysis;
  • speed, accuracy and continuous support;
  • tailor-made technical and regulatory training.

Internal audits, second-party audits and audits for industrial customers and GDOs are key tools to ensure compliance, safety and quality.

We work every day to offer a highly professional service, accurate and built on the real needs of companies in the food chain. 
We are the ideal partner for those who want to grow with confidence, improve their processes and respond solidly to regulatory and market demands.

 

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