How Stone Okamont can help prepare for regulatory audits at MAPA?

The most critical step for success in an audit happens long before the inspectors arrive. A thorough preliminary diagnosis is the basis for solid preparation. Stone Okamont conducts a detailed assessment that replicates the vision of a MAPA auditor, examining everything from mandatory documentation to operational details on the factory floor.

• Complete Document Analysis: We review essential items such as product records, good practice manuals, quality control reports, and all necessary licenses. The absence or outdated status of a single document may be sufficient grounds for non-compliance.
• Facility and Process Assessment: We go beyond documentation. We inspect the facility's infrastructure, checking items such as production flow to prevent cross-contamination, equipment sanitation, pest control, and storage conditions for inputs and final products. We identify flaws that, if left unaddressed, could result in critical findings during the official audit.
• Corrective Action Plan: After the diagnosis, we provide a detailed report with a clear and prioritized action plan. This allows the company to proactively correct non-conformities, efficiently directing resources to resolve the most serious problems first, eliminating “surprises” during the inspection.

I WANT TO PREPARE FOR AN AUDIT

The attitude and preparation of the team during the audit are as important as process compliance. Inadequate communication or unfamiliarity with the procedure can turn a simple non-compliance into a serious finding. Stone Okamont conducts realistic simulations that train your team and fine-tune internal processes.

• Risk-Free Practical Experience: Our simulations reproduce the dynamics of a real MAPA audit, from the opening meeting to the closing meeting. This includes interviews with key employees, document requests, and real-time monitoring by operational areas. This practice provides valuable experience for the team, reducing anxiety and increasing confidence on the official day.
• Training of Guides and Supervisors: We train the employees who will accompany the auditors, teaching them how to respond to questions clearly and objectively, always based on documented facts, and how to present evidence in an organized manner. A well-prepared guide is essential for a smooth and professional audit flow.
• Refining Responses and Evidence: The simulation tests the effectiveness of the action plans implemented and the traceability of information. If a procedure has been corrected, the simulation verifies that the supporting records are accessible and that the team understands the change. This cycle of testing and adjustment ensures that all evidence of compliance is ready for presentation.

I WANT TO SIMULATE AN AUDIT WITH EXPERTS

The journey does not end when the auditor leaves. Effective post-audit management is crucial to closing any non-conformities and strengthening the company's quality system. Stone Okamont offers ongoing support, working to ensure that your company not only passes the inspection, but also evolves from it.

• Development of Solid Response Plans: If the official audit results in requirements or non-conformities, our specialized team assists in the development of a technical and robust Action Plan to be delivered to MAPA. Responses are well-founded and demonstrate a genuine commitment by the company to correction, increasing the likelihood of rapid approval by the regulatory agency.
• Implementation and Monitoring of Corrective Actions: We help implement the corrective actions defined in the plan, working to ensure that the changes are effective and incorporated into the operational routine. We also monitor the effectiveness of these corrections over time, ensuring that the problem does not recur and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
• Compliance Maintenance Consulting: We offer ongoing consulting to help your company stay up to date with frequent changes in MAPA legislation. This proactive service is vital to avoid new non-compliance issues in future audits, transforming regulatory compliance from a one-time challenge into a lasting competitive advantage.

I WANT PROFESSIONALS TO WORK WITH ME

To meet MAPA requirements and pass an audit with ease, you need a partner that combines in-depth technical knowledge with a practical approach to risk management. Stone Okamont is that partner. We simplify your relationship with the regulatory agency and help consolidate your company's operational excellence.

We act as an extension of your team, providing expert analysis and the necessary support. This allows your leadership to focus on the core of the operation, secure in the knowledge that compliance is being managed by specialists. Choosing Stone Okamont means choosing a safe and direct path, transforming regulatory complexity into a strategic and controlled routine.

Don't leave your preparation for the MAPA audit to the last minute. Contact Stone Okamont for an initial diagnostic assessment and find out how you can be prepared for inspection, protecting your operation and the continuity of your business.