FDA Allergen Control Plan Checklist

An annual review checklist for food safety teams verifying that their facility's allergen control plan addresses all requirements under FALCPA and the FASTER Act. Covers allergen identification for the Big 9, supplier verification, receiving and storage segregation, production line cross-contact prevention, label review, cleaning validation, and staff training.

Undeclared allergens are the leading cause of FDA food recalls. This checklist ensures every element of allergen control — from ingredient sourcing through production to finished product labeling — is systematically verified and documented. A complete allergen control plan is a required element of the food safety plan under FSMA preventive controls.