SOP Review Checklist
A comprehensive, industry-agnostic audit tool for reviewing any Standard Operating Procedure. Work through each section to confirm your SOP is complete, clear, compliant, and audit-ready.
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How to use: Print this checklist or save it as PDF (press Ctrl+P on Windows or Cmd+P on Mac), then review your SOP against each item.
1 Structure & Completeness
☐Purpose & Scope clearly defined
☐Definitions section includes all key terms
☐Roles & Responsibilities assigned for each step
☐Pre-Conditions listed before procedure
☐Materials & Equipment fully specified
☐Procedure uses numbered steps
☐Quality & Safety Controls identified
☐Records & References section complete
2 Clarity & Readability
☐Language is clear and unambiguous
☐Technical terms are defined or explained
☐Steps are in logical sequence
☐Measurements include units (°C, pH, psi, etc.)
☐Acceptance criteria are specific (not "hot enough" but "≥185°F")
☐No jargon that new operators wouldn't understand
3 Compliance Alignment
☐SOP aligns with applicable compliance framework (ISO 9001, FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA, HIPAA, SOX)
☐Critical Control Points (CCPs) identified where applicable
☐Critical limits are specific and measurable
☐Monitoring procedures defined for each CCP
☐Corrective actions specified for limit deviations
☐Verification procedures documented
4 Version Control & Document Management
☐Document has unique ID and version number
☐Effective date and review date specified
☐Approval signatures (author, reviewer, approver)
☐Revision history maintained
☐Superseded versions archived
☐Document distribution list current
5 Training & Implementation
☐Operators trained on this SOP
☐Training records on file
☐SOP accessible at point of use
☐Language matches operator proficiency
☐Confirmed understanding (sign-off)
6 Audit & Recall Readiness
☐Records readily retrievable
☐Records retained for required period (min 2 years)
☐Traceability from record → batch → SOP version
☐Internal audit reviewed this SOP in last 12 months
☐Management review included SOP effectiveness
Reviewer: _________________________
Date: _________________________
SOP Title / ID: _________________________
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