Hello, we are working on our SQF, and doing a GMP audit in the meantime to prepare and wondering about shipping and receiving inspections. We ship dried herbs and spices, in bulk (skids) to industrial customers or in smaller packages to health food stores. For shipping to customers we use Fedex, UPS and other carriers. How do we manage the requirement for having locks or seals on the trucks and also for inspection of the trucks to ensure that the trucks are clean, no insects and etc. We wouldn't be able to get on the courier trucks and inspect.
How do we handle this? Can the courier companies provide a statement to us to cover this? I'm not even sure what to ask them for. Does anyone have any advice or has dealt with this?
Thank you!