Australia Meat Processing Hygiene Checklist (DAWE Export)
This meat processing hygiene checklist ensures compliance with the Export Control Act 2020, Australian Standard AS 4696 for Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products, and Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) export requirements. Covers pre-operational hygiene, operational monitoring, HACCP compliance, and microbiological verification. Complete pre-operationally and during processing.
- Industry: Food & Hospitality
- Frequency: Daily (pre-operational and operational)
- Estimated Time: 30-40 minutes
- Role: Quality Assurance Manager / AQIS Inspector
- Total Items: 28
- Compliance: Export Control Act 2020, AS 4696, DAWE Export Requirements, HACCP Codex Alimentarius, Australian Meat Standard
Pre-Operational Hygiene Inspection
Pre-operational sanitation verification before processing commences.
- Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair?
- All processing equipment cleaned and sanitised?
- Conveyor belts clean and free from residues?
- Knife sterilisers at 82 degrees C or above and operational?
- Hand wash stations operational with soap and sanitiser?
Operational Hygiene Monitoring
During-processing hygiene monitoring.
- Workers maintaining personal hygiene standards?
- Protective clothing clean and worn correctly?
- Knife sterilisation between carcasses observed?
- Cross-contamination prevention measures followed?
- Carcass dressing procedures meeting standard?
Temperature Control
Temperature monitoring throughout processing.
- Chiller rooms operating at correct temperature?
- Chiller temperature reading
- Hot water supply at 82 degrees C minimum for sterilisation?
- Product temperatures within specification?
- Blast chiller/freezer operating correctly?
HACCP Verification
HACCP plan verification and CCP monitoring.
- All CCPs monitored at required frequency?
- Critical limits met for all CCPs?
- Corrective actions taken for deviations?
- HACCP records complete and accurate?
Microbiological Testing
Microbiological monitoring and verification testing.
- Environmental and product swab testing current?
- E. coli process hygiene monitoring conducted?
- Salmonella testing per schedule?
- Recent results within acceptable limits?
Pest Control & Waste Management
Pest control and waste handling at processing facility.
- Pest control program implemented and monitored?
- No evidence of pest activity?
- Inedible waste handled and removed correctly?
- Effluent management system functional?
- Additional observations and actions required
Related Food Safety Checklists
- Australia Childcare Centre Food Safety Checklist
- Australia Allergen Management Checklist (FSANZ 1.2.3)
- Stadium and Arena Concession Food Safety Inspection Checklist
- Catering Truck and Mobile Food Unit Food Safety Checklist
- Australia Seafood Handling & Storage Checklist
- School Cafeteria Food Safety Inspection Checklist
- Food Truck Daily Operations and Safety Inspection Checklist
- Poultry Processing Plant HACCP Daily Inspection Checklist
Related Food Handling Checklists
- Australia Childcare Centre Food Safety Checklist - FREE Download
- Australia Allergen Management Checklist (FSANZ 1.2.3) - FREE Download
- Stadium and Arena Concession Food Safety Inspection Checklist - FREE Download
- Catering Truck and Mobile Food Unit Food Safety Checklist - FREE Download
- Catering Truck and Commissary Daily Food Safety Inspection Checklist - FREE Download
Why Use This Australia Meat Processing Hygiene Checklist (DAWE Export)?
This australia meat processing hygiene checklist (dawe export) helps food & hospitality teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for quality assurance manager / aqis inspector professionals, this checklist covers 28 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: daily (pre-operational and operational).
Ensures compliance with Export Control Act 2020, AS 4696, DAWE Export Requirements, HACCP Codex Alimentarius, Australian Meat Standard. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Australia Meat Processing Hygiene Checklist (DAWE Export) cover?
This checklist covers 28 inspection items across 6 sections: Pre-Operational Hygiene Inspection, Operational Hygiene Monitoring, Temperature Control, HACCP Verification, Microbiological Testing, Pest Control & Waste Management. It is designed for food & hospitality operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed daily (pre-operational and operational). Each completion takes approximately 30-40 minutes.
Who should use this Australia Meat Processing Hygiene Checklist (DAWE Export)?
This checklist is designed for Quality Assurance Manager / AQIS Inspector professionals in the food & hospitality industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.