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Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is an internationally recognized method of identifying and managing food safety-related risk and, when central to an active food safety program, can provide your customers, the public, and regulatory agencies assurance that a food safety program is well managed.
HACCP is a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement, and handling, to manufacturing, distribution, and consumption of the finished product.
Implementing a HACCP System requires that both Prerequisite Programs and HACCP Plans are implemented. Prerequisite programs support the HACCP plan. Examples of common prerequisite programs are cGMPs, pest control, pathogen environmental monitoring, maintenance programs, and sanitation programs. Without prerequisite programs, the HACCP plan can not control all the food safety hazards in a food processing or storage facility. Prerequisite programs ensure a hygienic environment and good manufacturing processes for personnel that reduce the risk of contamination of the food product.
HACCP Plans are prepared for each process or product, and identify possible hazards and ensure controls are in place to reduce the hazards to an acceptable level or eliminated.
In 1996 the USDA/FSIS (United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service) issued the Pathogen Reduction/HACCP Final Rule. The rule focuses on the prevention and reduction of microbial pathogens on raw meat and poultry products that can cause illness. Over the years USDA has required revalidation of the program and increased the standards for pathogens including additional sampling and more stringent controls.
Although the Food Safety Modernization Act requires a food safety plan that meets the requirements of Preventative Controls either for Human Food or Animal Food there are still a few mandated HACCPs covered by the FDA, both Juice and Seafood. On December 18, 1995, the FDA published its final regulations (21 CFR part 123) that require processors of fish and fishery products to develop and implement HACCP systems for their operations. And since January 2001 both interstate and intrastate juice processors must evaluate their processing operations using HACCP principles (21 CFR 120).
HACCP is recognized worldwide as the food safety program. It is recognized by the World Health Organization and is a requirement for any of the Global Food Safety Initiative approved certification programs. GFSI approved programs include SQF (Safe Quality Foods), BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standards), and FSSC 22000. In order to pass any GFSI approved certification you must have a robust HACCP program.
Identify hazards associated with raw materials and process steps and assign controls
Links to upcoming courses are shown below. If we do not have a course scheduled, click the “I’m Interested” button so we can let you know of a future course, answer any questions or help you develop a HACCP Plan.
Use in pre-shift meetings as refresher training for operations.
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The participant will receive a certificate of successful completion for the course after passing an electronic knowledge test.
Links to courses are shown below. If we do not have a course scheduled, click the “I’m Interested” button so we can let you know of a future course, answer any questions or help you develop a HACCP Plan.
E-Learning Course
Identify hazards associated with raw materials and process steps and assign controls
Links to upcoming courses are shown below. If we do not have a course scheduled, click the “I’m Interested” button so we can let you know of a future course, answer any questions or help you develop a HACCP Plan.
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Lean Six Sigma also know as Continuous Improvement Methodology integrates the advantages of Lean in process improvement with the statistical process control benefits offered by Six Sigma. It harnesses the value-added emphasis of Lean while upholding the statistical rigor inherent in Six Sigma. The series comprises four comprehensive training sessions, each spanning a full day, with a two-week interval between sessions. Participants are allotted this time to complete project work, an indispensable component of the program.
Lean Six Sigma also know as Continuous Improvement Methodology integrates the advantages of Lean in process improvement with the statistical process control benefits offered by Six Sigma. It harnesses the value-added emphasis of Lean while upholding the statistical rigor inherent in Six Sigma. The series comprises four comprehensive training sessions, each spanning a full day, with a two-week interval between sessions. Participants are allotted this time to complete project work, an indispensable component of the program.
Lean Six Sigma also know as Continuous Improvement Methodology integrates the advantages of Lean in process improvement with the statistical process control benefits offered by Six Sigma. It harnesses the value-added emphasis of Lean while upholding the statistical rigor inherent in Six Sigma. The series comprises four comprehensive training sessions, each spanning a full day, with a two-week interval between sessions. Participants are allotted this time to complete project work, an indispensable component of the program.
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Our in-house training is completely customizable. The duration can be as short as 1 hour or include the IHA certificate coursework. We can also help review and create HACCP plans.
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