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Allergen cross-contact: the controls auditors look for

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Dr. Aarti MenonApr 28, 2026 · FSSAI Lead Auditor

Validate cleaning, do not just verify it

A swab result is verification. A documented, repeatable cleaning procedure is validation.

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Dr. Aarti Menon

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Twelve years auditing and implementing food safety systems for Indian food businesses. Trainer at NIFTEM workshops.

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