Columbia Cheese - Kaeskuche

We have created this questionnaire page together with our importer Columbia Cheese Inc. in the USA to give you the opportunity to answer questions about your company (Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)) as well as questions about the product.

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COLUMBIA CHEESE FSVP SUPPLIER SURVEY 2019 V.2

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INTRODUCTION
Note: This document is a tool to help Columbia Cheese Inc. Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) auditors collect information before and during a site audit to learn more about a supplier. Please feel free to submit copies of programs, procedures, process flow charts, or any additional information that would help Columbia Cheese to better understand the operation. The content of the questionnaire and any other information supplied will also be reviewed during our FSVP process. Please refer to our Supplier Codes of Practice if there are questions about our requirements; each section of this document corresponds with our Codes.:
Dairy Company name
Dariy Address
Street Address City ZIP / Postal Code Country
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Plant Manager Name:
First Last
QC Manager Name:
First Last
Phone / Fax:
Phone / Fax:
E-mail Address:
E-mail Address:
Columbia Cheese Supplier Status:
- Existing
- Proposed
Total # SKU's produced:
Description of products produced
Item Number Description / Type Case pack

Please enter the number of products you define unser "Total # SKU's produced" above by klicking the "+" button
Regulatory oversight:
- FDA
- PDO
- State/Canton
- National
- BIO / Organic
- Others
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protected designation of origin
- AOP
- DOP
- u.G.
- CNP
- PDO
- CHOP
State/Canton:
Please describe your State/Canton certification here
State/Canton: certification
Here you can upload your State/Canton certificate
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National:
Please describe your National certification here
National: certification
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BIO / Organic:
Please describe your BIO / Organic: certification here
BIO / Organic: certification
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Others:
Please describe your Others certification here
Others: certification
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EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS

Equipment and utensils suitable for intended use, adequately maintained, and made from non-porous materials:

Yes

No
Documented calibration/verification program for TEMPERATURE monitoring devices:

Yes

No
Please list devices and frequency of verification (ex. thermometers - daily):

Documented calibration/verification program for ACIDITY (pH) monitoring devices:

Yes

No
Please list devices and frequency of verification (ex. thermometers - daily):

Documented preventative maintenance program:

Fully implemented

In process

Not started
% completed now:

planned date of completion:
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Temporary repairs are effectively managed if unavoidable:

Yes

No
Please describe how (work orders, dating repair, etc):

General observational notes on sanitary condition of the facility- MoldlWindow Condition/Etc:

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COLUMBIA CHEESE FSVP QUESTIONNAIR/ AUDIT PROCESS
PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS· BASIC OVERVIEW

Documented supplier quality assurance program (letters of guarantee, COA's, allergen statements, audits, etc.):

Yes

No
Documented Supplier Agreement with Columbia'Cheese Export Partner:

Yes

No
Please Provide ENGLISH LANGUAGE copy of agreement
Please Provide ENGLISH LANGUAGE copy of agreement

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Product specifications are in place for both raw materials and finished product:

Yes - 100% complete

Raw materials only

Finished product only

Not complete
% completed now:

planned date of completion:
MM slash DD slash YYYY

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PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS· RAW MATERIAL RECEPTION & STORAGE

Documented raw milk receiving program (inspection, temperature verification, etc.):

Yes

No
Raw milk is filtered for foreign particles:

Yes

No
Describe:

Raw milk dated upon receipt for FIFO rotation:

Yes

No
Raw milk is tested:

Yes

No

Some
Raw milk samples are retained:

Yes

No
amount:

frequency:

duration:

Documented cooler I freezer monitoring:

Yes

No

NA
frequency:

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COLUMBIA CHEESE FSVP QUESTIONNAIR/ AUDIT PROCESS
PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS- MILK HEAT TREATMENT

Is the milk pasteurized for production of this product:

Yes

No
How is temperature monitored during the pasteurization process:

Continual data recorder

N/A

Other
Describe:

Is the milk thermized for production of this product:

Yes-AM milk

Yes- PM milk

Yes-AM & PM milk

No
How is temperature monitored during the thermization process:

Continual data recorder

N/A

Other
Describe:

Environmental I food contact swabbing program of heat treatment equipment:

Yes

No

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COLUMBIA CHEESE FSVP QUESTIONNAIR/ AUDIT PROCESS
PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS- STARTER CULTURE

Documented raw material receiving program (inspection, Ingredient checks, foreign particles etc.):

Yes

No
List microbiological testing performed in culture production:
OR submit a copy of the program:
OR submit a copy of the program:

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PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS- CUTTING/STIRRINGI WASHINGI PRESSINGI DRAINING

How is temperature monitored during the cutting process:

Continual data recorder

N/A

Other
Describe:

How is temperature monitored during the molding and pressing process:

Continual data recorder

N/A

Other
Describe:

How is temperature monitored during the molding and draining process:

Continual data recorder

N/A

Other
Describe:

How is pH monitored during the production process of the cheese:

pH Monitor

Other
Describe:

Documented equipment cleaning & maintenance program:

Yes

No
Describe process control for foreign particles control in cheese vat:

Filter

Magnet

Visual Inspection

Colored Plastic

Other
Describe:

Describe process control for foreign particles control in cheese press:

Filter

Magnet

Visual Inspection

Colored Plastic

Other
Describe:

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COLUMBIA CHEESE FSVP QUESTIONNAIR/ AUDIT PROCESS
PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS- BRINING

How often if Brine tested for pathogens (Listeria Monocl Stapph aurISalmonella):

Daily

Monthly

Weekly

Quarterly

Other
Describe:

How is temperature monitored in brine bath:

Continual data recorder

Daily Measurement

N/A

Other
Describe:

How is pH monitored in the brine bath:

pH Monitor

Other
Describe:

How is salinity monitored in the brine bath:

Brinometer

What is target salinity for Brine Bath?
Describe:

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COLUMBIA CHEESE FSVP QUESTIONNAIR/ AUDIT PROCESS
PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS· MATURATION and STORAGE

How is temperature monitored in maturation area:

Continual data recorder

Daily Measurement

N/A

Other
Describe:

How is humidity monitored in maturation area:

Continual data recorder

Daily Measurement

N/A

Other
Describe:

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COLUMBIA CHEESE FSVP QUESTIONNAIR/ AUDIT PROCESS
STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION

18-inch perimeter maintained in storage areas:

Yes

No
Outside storage used:

Yes

No
Address
Street Address City ZIP / Postal Code Country

Frequency of audits:

Documented shipping program (inspection, temperature verification, lot recording, etc.):

Yes

No
Trailers are secured and seal numbers (if applicable) are documented:

Yes

No

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COLUMBIA CHEESE FSVP QUESTIONNAIR/ AUDIT PROCESS
MICROBIOLOGICAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT TESTING

List microbiological testing performed in production areas:
OR submit a copy of the program:
OR submit a copy of the program:

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Documented formulation/processing instructions:

Yes

No
Production record review with daily sign off:

Yes

No
Describe in process testing conducted:
Describe finished product testing:
Certified outside lab is used for testing:

Yes

No
Name of lab:

testing performed:

Finished products have open code dating (use by or sell by):

Yes

No
Additional information on coding:

Sample retention program for finished products:

Yes

No
amount:

frequency:

duration:

Lot tracking I traceability for all raw materials and finished products:

Yes

No
Documented material hold and disposition program:

Yes

No
Authorized person (title) to assign disposition:

Rework or carry over is used:

Yes

No
If used, rework is controlled and documented:

Yes

No
Documented recall program and annual mock recalls:

Yes

No
Any recalls or withdrawals within the last two years

Yes

No
Documented metal detection verification:

Yes

No

NA
If yes, frequency of verification:

Verified using:

Ferrous

Non ferrous

Stainless steel
Ferrous size in mm:

Non ferrous size in mm:

Stainless steel size in mm:

List any additional measures to prevent foreign object contamination (filters, screens, x-ray, magnets, etc.):

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ANY OTHER NOTES:
DATE COMPLETED:
MM slash DD slash YYYY

COLUMBIA CHEESE FSVP OFFICER:
First Last
COLUMBIA CHEESE SUPPLIER PARTNER COMPANY:

PRODUCER COMPANY:

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SANITARY OPERATIONS

Pest control:

Sanitation:

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PERSONNEL PRACTICES

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EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS

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PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS· BASIC OVERVIEW

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PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS· RAW MATERIAL RECEPTION & STORAGE

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PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS- MILK HEAT TREATMENT

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PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS- STARTER CULTURE

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PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS- CUTTING/STIRRINGI WASHINGI PRESSINGI DRAINING

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COLUMBIA CHEESE FSVP QUESTIONNAIR/ AUDIT PROCESS SANITARY OPERATIONS Pest control:

Sanitation:

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COLUMBIA CHEESE FSVP QUESTIONNAIR/ AUDIT PROCESS PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS· RAW MATERIAL RECEPTION & STORAGE

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COLUMBIA CHEESE FSVP QUESTIONNAIR/ AUDIT PROCESS STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION

COLUMBIA CHEESE FSVP QUESTIONNAIR/ AUDIT PROCESS MICROBIOLOGICAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT TESTING

PLEASE ATTACH TRANSPORTSURVEY IF APPLICABLE

COLUMBIA CHEESE FSVP QUESTIONNAIR/ AUDIT PROCESS
SANITARY OPERATIONS

Pest control:

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PERSONNEL PRACTICES

COLUMBIA CHEESE FSVP QUESTIONNAIR/ AUDIT PROCESS
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS

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PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS· BASIC OVERVIEW

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PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS· RAW MATERIAL RECEPTION & STORAGE

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PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS- MILK HEAT TREATMENT

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PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS- STARTER CULTURE

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PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS- CUTTING/STIRRINGI WASHINGI PRESSINGI DRAINING

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PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS- BRINING

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PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CONTROLS· MATURATION and STORAGE

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STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION

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MICROBIOLOGICAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT TESTING