CHM Internal Halal Audit and Compliance 2

Question 1

Which document serves as the primary reference standard during an internal halal audit?

Accepted Answer

The approved halal certification body's standard

Answer

The halal certification body's standard defines the specific requirements against which the facility is audited.

Question 2

During an internal audit, an auditor discovers that a supplier's halal certificate expired two weeks ago. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately quarantine all materials received from that supplier

Answer

Quarantining materials from an uncertified supplier prevents potentially non-halal inputs from entering production.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a corrective action report (CAR) in the halal audit process?

Accepted Answer

To record nonconformities and the steps taken to resolve them

Answer

A CAR documents each nonconformity found and the corrective measures implemented to prevent recurrence.

Question 4

A halal internal audit checklist should be based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Requirements of the applicable halal standard and certification body

Answer

Audit checklists must align with the specific halal standard being certified under to ensure all requirements are evaluated.

Question 5

Which audit technique is MOST effective for verifying that employees follow halal procedures in practice?

Accepted Answer

Observation of actual production activities

Answer

Direct observation reveals whether employees actually implement procedures, not just whether procedures are documented.

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