| Step | Food handler | Person in charge | Food safety supervisor | Accountable manager | Verifier | Programme owner | Specialist contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Decide what to test and why | |||||||
| 2. Choose a competent laboratory | |||||||
| 3. Take the sample properly | |||||||
| 4. Read the certificate | |||||||
| 5. Compare it with your limit | |||||||
| 6. Act on the result | |||||||
| 7. Trend and review |
One person often holds several roles in a small business. Verifying is best done by someone who didn't do the work.