Section 2 – Verification Process Quiz

Verifiers can and should establish their own specific operating procedures to support the HPD verification process.

Verifiers shall utilize the HPDC reporting template to submit a record of verified HPDs to HPDC monthly.

A HPD third-party verifier provides a “desk audit” of product information used by the manufacturer to complete the HPD.

A HPD third-party verifier provides a laboratory examination of physical attributes of the product or ingredients.

A HPD third-party verifier addresses questions that may arise from the preparer or manufacturer that are specific to application of the HPD Open Standard.

A HPD third-party verifier helps obtain data from suppliers.

An HPD third-party verifier provides an onsite audit of manufacturer documentation such as BOMs or batch records.

An HPD third-party verifier confirms that the HPD report is fully supported by documentation of the product’s formulation.

Using relevant expertise, an HPD third-party verifier confirms that all reporting is compliant with HPD Open Standard requirements.

An HPD third-party verifier provides recommendations for how to improve the HPD.

An HPD third-party verifier addresses inconsistencies or errors in how the manufacturer/preparer has applied the HPD Open Standard.