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Free Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) eBook

In this comprehensive guide, you will discover…

  • Purpose and benefits of implementing an environmental monitoring program in your food facility.

  • Important industry regulations and guidance.

  • Microorganisms to target, including pathogens, indicator organisms, and spoilage organisms.

  • How to build your EMP team.

  • How to establish hygienic zones for sampling.

  • How to develop limits and corrective actions.

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Benefits of an Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP)

A well-designed and implemented EMP provides your company several benefits that support your goals of producing safe, high-quality food products:

  • Identify contaminants that may adulterate your products and focus your sanitation efforts, helping you produce products safely to protect your customers.

  • Verify and validate the efficacy of your sanitation processes and training programs.

  • Identify root-cause issues to improve your process controls and ultimately reduce costs.

  • Provide data about the overall hygiene of your production facility.

  • Uncover issues with equipment that require maintenance, helping your team fix small issues before they become large problems.