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A step-by-step guide to meet Process Verified Program requirements. Explains program operation, details requirements, includes ISO 9001:2000 equivalent Appendix. PVP Audit Checklist and resources available. Create Quality Manual, establish Verification Points, contact Program Manager to apply. Implement Quality Management System effectively, send application with required documents. Helpful links provided.
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Applying to the USDA GIPSA Process Verified Program A step-by-step guide to help applicants successfully meet the requirements of the Process Verified Program
Review FGIS Directive 9180.79 • Explains how the program operates • Gives details of the requirements • Appendix is equivalent to ISO 9001:2000 with added requirements for the Process Verification Points Click here to link: Directive 9180.79
Gather Up Some Useful Tools • The PVP Audit Checklist • The list used by auditors when reviewing an applicant • Useful tool for assessing your company’s status • Books, Internet sites and other resources Click here to link: PVP Audit Checklist Click here to link: Helpful URLs…etc.
Create a Quality Manual • Contains information about your company and the Quality Management System • Establishes Verification Points Click here to link: “Creating and Implementing a Quality Management System” Click here to link: Verification Points and Use
Contact the PVP Manager • Information about specific requirements • Alert the program that you intend to apply Click here to link: Program Manager contact information
Implement the Quality Management System • Understand how a QMS can work for you • Develop commitment to the QMS • Know the underlying Principles • Complete a Management Review • Click here for training: “Implementing a QMS”
Send the Application • Complete Form FGIS 907 • Letter of introduction • Quality Manual, including Verification Points • Copy of the most recent Management Review Click here for: Form FGIS 907 Click here for: mailing address