A method, internationally accepted to manage and minimize risk associated with food production
Applicable from farm to fork
Common sense approach towards food safety
Essentially a preventive system than corrective system
Addresses chemical, physical and biological risk
What is HACCP?
History of HACCP
Pioneered by Pilsbury company in 1960’s for the U.S space research program
NASA required food with ‘zero risk’ for their astronauts.
It is not a "zero risk" system, but is designed to reduce food safety hazards to a minimum.
Codex Alimentarius
Prepared jointly by “WHO” and “FAO”
The purpose of Codex Alimentarius is :
"To guide and promote the elaboration and establishment of definitions and requirements for foods, to assist in their harmonisation and, in doing so, to facilitate international trade"
WHY HACCP?
Historically we always say "Quality costs money," while our competition overseas has been saying, "Quality makes money." And they´ve been proving it.
Why HACCP
Cost effective, logical, common sense approach to minimise risk of hazards
Prevents food borne illnesses
Easier and tension free life
Enhances Customer satisfaction
Benefits
Reduction in contamination risk
Reduced recalls/product destruction
Market protection
Preferred supplier status
Greater professionalism
Improved marketability
Conformance to international practice
Seven Principles of HACCP
Principle 1: Conduct a hazard analysis.
Principle 2: Determine the critical control points (CCPs).
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