U.S. Ready-to-Eat Foods Preventive Controls Management System (21 CFR 117)
U.S. Ready-to-Eat Foods Preventive Controls Management System (21 CFR 117)
An editable food safety documentation system for U.S. makers of ready-to-eat foods, from meals, salads and sandwiches to deli foods, sauces, dips, and cook-chill and cook-freeze products, built on 21 CFR Part 117.
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By document type
| Category | Files |
|---|---|
| Manuals | 9 |
| Policies | 3 |
| Procedures & SOPs | 11 |
| Plans & Programmes | 54 |
| Forms & Records | 71 |
| Checklists & Audit Tools | 28 |
| Registers, Logs & Matrices | 1 |
| Job Descriptions & Organisation | 1 |
| Training & Awareness | 1 |
| Guides & Work Instructions | 13 |
| Tools & Workbooks | 3 |
| Other Documents | 72 |
Key documents
| Reference | Document | Format |
|---|---|---|
| RTE-PC-001 | RTE Preventive Controls Manual | Word |
| RTE-FSP-001 | Food Safety Plan Template | Word |
| RTE-LIS-001 | Listeria monocytogenes Control Program | Word |
| RTE-PRP-010 | RTE Post-Lethality Food Safety Program | Word |
| F-030 | Environmental Monitoring Record | Word |
| RTE-XLS-002 | Environmental Monitoring and Listeria Workbook | Excel |
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Overview
In a ready-to-eat plant the most exposed moment comes after the kill step. Between lethality and packaging, product is sliced, assembled, filled, topped, dressed and packed, and any Listeria monocytogenes in the environment can reach it. Some sites have no kill step at all and only assemble. This system centres on that exposure window.
Hygienic zoning and raw-to-RTE separation set the ground rules. A post-lethality programme controls the steps between lethality and packaging. The Listeria programme covers risk assessment, prevention, environmental monitoring and the response to positives, with a separate seek-and-destroy harbourage procedure. Shelf life is set with pH and water activity, and an illustrative model covers assembly-only operations with no kill step. A state and local requirements register and attention to vulnerable consumers complete the picture.
The files summarise 21 CFR Part 117 Subparts B, C, F and G in plain language with the citation, and leave the wording itself to the eCFR. 21 CFR 113, 114, 120, 123, 121 and 101, Part 1 Subpart S, and 9 CFR 416 are used for applicability screening. AGS is independent and is not affiliated with the FDA or USDA FSIS. Regulations are referenced by citation, and no regulation text is included.
What this system covers
- Governance: food safety, HACCP and preventive controls manuals, a policy with objectives and KPIs, an applicability assessment and a state and local requirements register.
- Zoning and lethality: RTE and hygienic zoning, raw-to-RTE separation, cooking, thermal processing, pasteurisation, cooling, chilling and freezing.
- Post-lethality steps: handling, slicing, assembly, filling, topping, dressing, mixing and packaging.
- Listeria and pathogens: Listeria risk assessment, prevention and harbourage elimination, environmental monitoring and positive response, Salmonella, STEC, other pathogens, and mould and yeast.
- Sanitation and supply: SSOPs, allergens, supplier and supply-chain controls, shelf life, storage and transport.
- Traceability and recall: traceability, recall and complaints.
- HACCP and assurance: HACCP core, illustrative models, scientific support, a hazard library, inspection readiness, an FSMA gap assessment, a compliance matrix, an implementation guide, a reference library, forms, checklists, training modules, Excel workbooks including an environmental monitoring and Listeria workbook, and a go-live QA review.
Who it's for
U.S. facilities that manufacture, process, pack or hold ready-to-eat food, including assembly-only operations with no kill step. The food safety team runs the programmes, and the sanitation and environmental monitoring records sit with the people who carry out that work.
For a Codex-based ready meals system, see the HACCP Ready Meals Management System. Fresh-cut produce businesses may prefer the U.S. Fresh-Cut Produce Food Safety Management System (21 CFR 117 & 112).
Everything you get
Every toolkit gives you a full set of working documents for your standard, ready to edit and use.
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Frequently asked questions
What exactly do I receive?
A downloadable ZIP containing the full set of ready-to-use documents for this toolkit — manuals, procedures, forms, records, checklists, guidance and training material, all in editable Word and Excel format. The exact document count is shown at the top of this page.
Are the documents really editable?
Yes. Every file is native Microsoft Word or Excel — no locked PDFs. Add your logo, change wording, and tailor the content to your organisation. The toolkit is yours to keep and reuse.
Does this certify my organisation?
No. These are documentation toolkits aligned to the relevant standard to help you prepare. Certification itself is issued by an accredited certification body after their audit. Our toolkits give you a strong, audit-ready starting point.
How is it delivered?
Instantly and digitally. There's no physical shipment — you download the files right after payment and receive a backup link by email.
Do I get updates?
Yes. If we revise this toolkit, you're entitled to the updated version at no extra cost — just contact us with your order details.
What is your refund policy?
These are digital products, so once a toolkit has been downloaded we cannot take it back. If you have not downloaded yet, contact us and we will cancel the order and refund you in full. We also refund in full if the files are damaged, incomplete, or not what the product page described.
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