Foreign Material Control Assessment

Reduce Your Recall Risk
Inspection & Consulting
Foreign Material Control Assessment

Foreign Material Control Assessment

Reduce Your Recall Risk
Inspection & Consulting

The Foreign Material Control Program Assessment identifies gaps in your facility’s written program and its execution to minimize physical contaminants in your products. A strong foreign material control program reduces your risk of costly product recalls.

AIB International’s team of experienced food safety professionals (FSPs) help you minimize your risk of food contamination and exceed your customers’ expectations for food safety and quality.

  • Learn how your food plant complies with industry standards
  • Discover your strengths and weaknesses
  • Correct systemic problems
  • Develop and maintain a world-class food safety program

The assessment allows for an examination of employee practices and employee interviews, as well as an inspection of plant and equipment conditions.

Key Features

Risk Reduction

Identify gaps in your foreign material control program, reducing the risk of costly recalls

Expert Guidance

The inspection is conducted by experienced food safety professionals who provide practical advice and support. This helps facilities make meaningful improvements in their food safety programs without the high stakes of a formal certification audit.

Actionable Insights

Get actionable recommendations that work for your facility

How the Process Works

The Foreign Material Control Program Assessment is an interactive evaluation of your foreign material program and how it is executed in your day-to-day operations.

  • Opening meeting: We review protocols and prepare your team for the assessment.
  • Document review: We review your foreign material customer complaints, list of foreign material devices used in your facility, monitoring documentation, and programs relevant to foreign material control.
  • Physical inspection: Our auditor evaluates your foreign material program execution, collects any foreign materials found, and interviews employees on their understanding of foreign material control.
  • Exit meeting: We host a collaborative discussion with you on findings and how to identify the root cause of foreign materials found.
  • Report: You receive an executive summary highlighting key areas of opportunity in program development and supporting documentation, plant conditions indicating poor execution, and personnel training, understanding, and ownership.

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