Production Facility Audit
Know Your Supplier Before You Commit. Not After.
A comprehensive, on-site assessment of food safety systems, hygiene, operational standards, and regulatory compliance at your Egyptian supplier's facility. On average, we identify 4-6 corrective actions per audit — issues you'd never see from a certificate alone.
What You Get
Quality Systems Verified — Full evaluation of HACCP, traceability, and food safety management across 8 audit categories
Risk Identified — Average 4-6 non-conformities found per audit, scored by severity
Compliance Confirmed — EU, UK, and international regulatory alignment verified on-site
Decision-Ready Report — Scored assessment with clear Qualify / Conditionally Qualify / Reject recommendation
Built for professionals who need to trust their supply chain
Whether you import, manufacture, retail, or broker — if you need to qualify a supplier before committing, this audit is for you.
Importers
Qualify new suppliers before placing orders. Ensure their facility meets the standards your market demands.
Food Manufacturers & Processors
Verify that your ingredient suppliers operate under proper food safety and quality management systems before integrating them into your supply chain.
Retail & Private Label Buyers
Ensure your private-label suppliers meet retailer-specific facility standards. Protect your brand with documented due diligence.
Trading Houses & Brokers
Vet the facilities you recommend to your clients. Build credibility by offering verified supplier assessments as part of your service.
A supplier's facility tells you everything their sales pitch won't
An on-site audit reveals the true operational reality behind every promise. Here's why it matters.
Food Safety Assurance
Verify that the facility operates under robust food safety systems — HACCP, hygiene controls, pest management, and contamination prevention — before a single product enters your supply chain. We've audited 200+ Egyptian facilities — and found critical food safety gaps in 41% of first-time audits.
Supplier Qualification
Go beyond certifications and self-declarations. An independent, on-site assessment gives you the real picture of a supplier's capabilities, consistency, and reliability. Certifications expire, standards slip. An independent audit reveals the reality behind the paperwork.
Regulatory Compliance
Confirm that the facility meets the regulatory requirements of your target market — EU, UK, or international standards — so you can import with confidence and avoid border issues.
Long-term Partnership
A facility audit is not just a gatekeeping exercise. It builds the foundation for a transparent, improvement-driven relationship between you and your supplier.
From initial brief to actionable recommendations
Five structured steps to give you full confidence in your supplier's facility.
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Initial Brief
You share your requirements, concerns, and the standards you need the facility to meet. We define the audit scope together.
- Target market and regulatory requirements
- Specific areas of concern or focus
- Applicable standards (GlobalGAP, BRC, IFS, FSSC 22000)
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Audit Planning
We prepare a detailed audit checklist tailored to your brief, coordinate with the facility, and schedule the on-site visit.
- Custom audit checklist based on your requirements
- Facility coordination and scheduling
- Document request sent to the supplier in advance
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On-Site Assessment
Our certified auditor conducts a thorough, systematic evaluation of the facility — from receiving to dispatch, covering every critical area.
- Walkthrough of all production and storage areas
- Review of food safety systems and documentation
- Staff interviews and operational observation
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Report & Scoring
You receive a comprehensive audit report with detailed findings, photographic evidence, a scored assessment, and a clear qualification recommendation.
- Scored evaluation across all audit categories
- Non-conformities classified by severity
- Clear supplier qualification recommendation
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Follow-up Recommendations
We provide actionable corrective actions and improvement recommendations, and can schedule follow-up audits to verify progress.
- Prioritized corrective action plan
- Improvement roadmap for the supplier
- Optional follow-up audit to verify corrections
A deep dive into every aspect of your supplier's operations
Our auditors evaluate all critical systems and conditions that impact food safety and product quality.
Facility Hygiene
We assess the overall cleanliness and sanitation of the facility — production areas, storage zones, loading docks, and common areas.
- General cleanliness and housekeeping standards
- Cleaning schedules and sanitation protocols
- Condition of floors, walls, ceilings, and drainage
HACCP Systems
We verify the implementation and effectiveness of the facility's Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plan.
- HACCP plan documentation and validity
- Critical control points identification and monitoring
- Corrective action procedures and records
Pest Control
We evaluate the facility's integrated pest management program to ensure no contamination risk from insects, rodents, or birds.
- Pest control contract and service records
- Bait stations, traps, and insect light traps placement
- Evidence of pest activity or structural vulnerabilities
Traceability
We check the facility's ability to trace every product from raw material intake to finished goods dispatch — and back.
- Batch coding and lot identification systems
- Raw material and supplier traceability records
- Mock recall capability and response time
Staff Hygiene
We observe and assess personal hygiene practices, protective clothing, and health monitoring procedures for all personnel.
- Handwashing facilities and compliance
- Protective clothing and personal effects policy
- Health screening and illness reporting procedures
Storage & Cold Chain
We verify that storage conditions — ambient, chilled, and frozen — maintain product integrity throughout the facility.
- Temperature monitoring and calibration records
- Stock rotation and FIFO compliance
- Segregation of raw materials, finished goods, and chemicals
Documentation
We review the facility's documentation systems — certifications, SOPs, training records, and quality management files.
- Certifications validity (GlobalGAP, BRC, IFS, ISO)
- Standard operating procedures and work instructions
- Training records and competency assessments
Waste Management
We assess how the facility handles waste, by-products, and effluents to prevent cross-contamination and environmental non-compliance.
- Waste segregation and disposal procedures
- Bin placement, frequency of removal, and cleanliness
- Effluent treatment and environmental controls
Sourcing with vs. without an independent facility audit
- Rely on certificates that may be expired, suspended, or from non-accredited bodies
- Discover hygiene failures only after product complaints or customer audits
- No independent assessment of HACCP effectiveness or pest control programs
- Supplier self-declarations that can't be verified or challenged
- One bad supplier taints your entire brand reputation
- Every certificate verified on-site — expiry, scope, and accreditation body confirmed
- 8-category scored assessment covering hygiene, HACCP, pest control, storage, and traceability
- Non-conformities photographed, classified by severity, and tracked to resolution
- Independent third-party evidence accepted by retailers, auditors, and regulators
- Corrective action roadmap that turns audit findings into supplier improvement
A scored, decision-ready audit report
Every audit results in a comprehensive report with detailed findings, photographic evidence, and a clear supplier qualification recommendation.
Photographic Evidence
Every non-conformity documented with dated, geotagged photos
Scored Assessment
Each category rated and weighted for an overall qualification score
Corrective Action Plan
Prioritized recommendations with severity classification and timelines
Common non-conformities in Egyptian facilities
Based on 200+ facility audits, these are the most frequent issues we uncover — and help suppliers fix.
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