RECEIVING INSPECTION
Receiving & Storage
Receiving Inspection
PrerequisiteAlso: incoming inspection · goods-in check
Verifying incoming raw materials and ingredients against specifications — supplier identity, temperature, integrity, allergen status, COA review.
Typical Hazards
- BBiologicalPathogens on inbound raw materials; cross-contamination from a non-approved supplier
- CChemicalWrong allergen profile; pesticide/mycotoxin residues exceeding spec; mislabelled chemical
- PPhysicalDamaged packaging admitting foreign material; pest activity in the load
Typical Controls
- Approved-supplier list with onboarding criteria
- Receiving log: lot/date/temp/quantity/condition
- Reject criteria written and trained
- Temperature probe and seal-integrity check on cold loads
- Certificate of analysis (COA) review where applicable
Regulatory Citations
6 cross-references across 4 documents
Codex HACCP (CXC 1-1969)
21 CFR Part 117
21 CFR Part 1 Subpart L (FSVP)
SFCR (SOR/2018-108)