Most audit non-conformances come from gaps that were always there: documentation that has not kept up with operations, procedures that exist on paper but not in practice, or systems that were set up years ago and have never been properly maintained. Produco reviews your audit findings, identifies the root causes, and makes sure those issues do not come back.
Audit Problems
An audit problem is not always a failed audit. Many businesses pass their audits technically – but with a growing list of minor and moderate non-conformances that are slowly becoming a pattern.
Others hit a major finding they were not expecting. Either way, the issue is the same: something in your system is not working.
- Non-conformances raised against documentation – outdated FCPs, HACCP plans, or monitoring records
- Process observations – what auditors see on the floor does not match what the documents say
- Training records missing or incomplete
- Corrective action records that show the same issue appearing repeatedly
- Supplier or traceability gaps flagged during third-party audits
- Retailer or customer audit findings that are putting a contract at risk
- GFSI certification findings – FSSC 22000, BRCGS, or SQF non-conformances
How Produco Resolves Audit Problems
Our audit recovery process is designed to address the underlying causes of non-conformances, support successful close-out, and help your business achieve better outcomes at future audits.
Review and Root Cause Analysis
We review your audit report and findings in full – not just the list of non-conformances, but the underlying reasons they were raised. An observation about a document out of date is often a symptom of a broader document control issue. We identify the root cause, not just the symptom.
Corrective Action Development
We build structured, verifiable corrective actions for each finding. These go beyond a quick fix – they demonstrate to your verifier that the root cause has been addressed and the system has been improved.
Document Review and Update
Where audit findings relate to outdated or non-compliant documentation, we review and update your FCPs, HACCP plans, monitoring records, or procedures to bring them into line with current requirements.
Close-Out Support
We support you through the close-out submission process – making sure your corrective actions are documented in a format your verifier will accept, and that your evidence is complete.
Prevention Plan
After close-out, we work with you to put in place a plan that addresses the systemic issues behind the findings – so they do not come back at the next audit.
Why Produco
We work alongside your team to understand what went wrong, implement practical solutions, and build stronger systems that stand up to future audits and regulatory analysis.
Experienced Audit
Professionals who understand what verifiers are looking for
Lead Auditor Qualified
We review findings the same way your auditor raised them
Direct MPI and Third-Party Audit
Experience across dairy, food, beverage, honey, meat, and more
Practical Corrective Actions
Not theoretical fixes that look good on paper
10 Years Helping Food Businesses
10 years of helping NZ food businesses resolve audit issues and maintain compliance
Whatever the Problem, We'll Help You Fix It.
Produco helps you identify the problem, implement the solution, and get your business back on track.