Food safety policy in the European Union;
international systems and standards;

HACCP

HACCP - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points System

HACCP The food and beverage supply chain is vital to public health. The HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) system is a preventive approach to food safety control that reduces reliance on final product controls and establishes a more proactive, potential hazard control and prevention system. The modern HACCP system and guidelines for its use were developed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission in the Codex Alimentarius Code of Practice.

The standard is used in food production to identify potential hazards to ensure food safety in order to reduce or eliminate the risk of hazards occurring at important stages called critical control points (CCP's). The system is used at any stage of food production and preparation.

HACCP benefits:

• Preventive approach to food insecurity

• Identification of process improvement opportunities

• Reducing the need and costs of final product testing.

• Compliance and compatibility with the quality management system according to the ISO 9001 standard

• Timely fulfillment of the obligations and reducing the probability of judicial separation

• Avoiding the possibility of withdrawal of products from the market and formation of negative public opinion

• Increasing customer satisfaction and trust

• Improvement of staff performance by stimulating team spirit and responsibility

• Improving staff morale and motivation through a cleaner work environment. It informs the staff that the failure of the organization may lead to its closure and consequent loss of jobs.

Who can use HACCP?

HACCP can be used by any organization involved in the food and pharmaceutical supply chain.

ISO 22000

The International Organization for Standardization (English: International Organization for Standardization, French: Organization internationale de normalisation), widely known as ISO, is an international standard acceptance body consisting of representatives of standards organizations from different countries. Founded on February 23, 1947, the organization promotes private industrial and commercial standards worldwide.