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Glossary of Terms

practices. The difference between a PRP and an
oPRP is, an oPRP is more specific and has to be
measurable. PRPs are expected to be validated as
part of the HACCP programs in GFSI-compliant food
safety plans.

Preventive Action
The action to eliminate the cause of a potential
nonconformity or other undesirable potential
situation.

Procedure
A specified way to carry out an activity or process.

Process
A set of interrelated and interacting activities that
transforms inputs into outputs.

Quality Point (QP)
A step where control may be lost without presenting
a significant quality threat or where a quality threat
will not occur at unacceptable levels. Term used in
SQF only.

Registrar (also known as Certification Body or CB)
An entity authorized to certify its suppliers confirming
that they conform to the requirements of a specific
standard.
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