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HACCP - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points |
| What is the principles of HACCP? |
HACCP describes a system of control for assuring food safety. It provides a structured and critical approach to the control of known hazards during food processing and should not be regarded as a form of quality control or inspection. Most importantly, HACCP moves the emphasis from final product testing to the control of raw materials and process operations.
Although many food manufacturers may be able to hold stock long enough for the results of a microbiological examination to become available to clear them for consumption, this option is not generally appropriate for the catering industry. The use of such samples by caterers is generally accepted as a futile procedure in the prevention of food poisoning.
There is therefore a real need for a system which identifies hazards and the critical points at which control must be exercised to prevent contamination of food and subsequent food poisoning.
The HACCP approach has three key stages.
1. The description and assessment of hazards associated with all stages of the food manufacturing process from raw material acquisition to product sales and consumption.
2. The identification of critical control points at which it is necessary to control the known hazards.
3. The establishment of procedures for monitoring and controlling the critical control points.
HACCP analysis cannot be realistically carried out by a single person. A multi-discipline approach is required to ensure that the range of knowledge and expertise is available to cover all aspects of work.
Source: Croner Practical Food Hygiene 6/95
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| What is HACCP? |
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is the procedure, which aims to eliminate the risk of contamination in food preparation, production and distribution.
Critical points in the production process (CCP), where a contamination hazard exists, are identified and safe limits defined. As soon as the presence of a contaminant goes above the agreed level corrective action is taken.
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