This guide explains how remote audits became a viable alternative to onsite certification during COVID-19, enabling food and beverage companies to maintain compliance despite travel restrictions. It outlines key steps, including notifying the certification body, completing a self assessment, uploading required documents, conducting virtual records reviews and interviews, and receiving audit recommendations. The guide emphasizes digitizing documentation, ensuring reliable internet access, identifying key personnel, and testing technology in advance. While largely similar to onsite audits, remote audits rely on secure digital portals and video tools. With proper preparation and collaboration, companies can successfully achieve certification and strengthen resilience through digital processes

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