HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a systematic preventive approach to food safety from biological, chemical, and physical hazards in production processes. For food manufacturers in Panchkula, implementing HACCP is a prerequisite for FSSAI Central Licensing.
The 7 Principles of HACCP
The HACCP framework is built on seven core principles that guide manufacturers through hazard identification and control.
HACCP Core Roadmap
- Hazard Analysis: Identify biological, chemical, and physical risks.
- Identify CCPs: Points where hazards can be prevented.
- Critical Limits: Min/Max values for safety (e.g., Temp/Time).
- Monitoring: Planned sequence of assessment observations.
- Corrective Actions: Procedures followed when deviations occur.
- Verification: Activities to determine plan validity.
- Records: Documentation of the system performance.
Types of Food Hazards
HACCP is designed to stop hazards before they reach the consumer. This includes Biological hazards (Pathogens), Chemical hazards (Pesticides/Cleaners), and Physical hazards (Glass/Metal).
Critical Control Points (CCPs)
A CCP is a step in the process where control can be applied to prevent or eliminate a food safety hazard. Common CCPs include pasteurization, metal detection, and refrigeration temperatures.
Establishing Critical Limits
Every CCP must have an associated "Critical Limit"—a threshold that must not be crossed. For example, a milk pasteurizer must reach at least 72°C for 15 seconds. Anything less is a deviation.
ISO 22000 vs HACCP
HACCP is a specific hazard control system. ISO 22000 is a broader management system that incorporates HACCP principles along with organizational communication and management standards.
Implementation Roadmap
Implementation typically takes 4-12 weeks. We assist brands by conducting gap analyses, developing technical dossiers, and training staff on monitoring and record-keeping.
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