USDA

USDA Process Verified Program
A Briefing

The Agricultural Marketing Service Division of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA-AMS) has introduced the Process Verified Program (PVP). This program is based on the International Organization for Standardization's ISO 9000:2000 quality management standard with a specific goal of enhancing the competitive position of the livestock industry.
This AMS program relies on comprehensive process and procedure documentation to assess quality management processes including traceability Applicants successfully meeting the AMS requirements are awarded Process Verified Accreditation. In order to continue accreditation status, participants must maintain documentation and undergo rigorous USDA-AMS annual audits of their system.

Description

This one-day class highlights the USDA Process Verified Standard and helps participants to understand how the Standard is used as a business-improvement tool.

Course Highlights

· Brief history of the Process Verified Standard
· Developing a quality system for business improvement:
- USDA Process Verified Program
- ISO 9000:2000
- Customer Specific
· 15 steps to USDA accreditation
· Maintaining accreditation

Audience

Top management personnel and others who need a basic understanding of the Process Verified Standard and how to develop a process-oriented quality management system.

Goals

A broad perspective of the PVP as a basic business improvement tool for developing processes that will yield value-based, efficiently produced consistent product.