HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) is the internationally recognized method for controlling food safety hazards. Our HACCP certification audits your HACCP system and supporting hygiene practices against the Codex Alimentarius General Principles of Food Hygiene.
The Seven HACCP Principles
- Conduct a hazard analysis and identify control measures.
- Determine the critical control points (CCPs).
- Establish validated critical limits for each CCP.
- Establish a monitoring system for each CCP.
- Establish corrective actions.
- Validate the plan and establish verification procedures.
- Establish documentation and record keeping.
Who Needs HACCP Certification?
Food manufacturers, restaurants and catering, hotels, bakeries, meat, dairy and seafood processors, food storage and distribution, and food traders.
The Certification Process
- Application: share your scope, sites and headcount; we confirm the route and audit time.
- Proposal and agreement: written proposal and certification agreement.
- Stage 1 audit: documentation and readiness review.
- Stage 2 audit: on-site evaluation of implementation and effectiveness.
- Certification decision: made by a competent reviewer who was not on the audit.
- Surveillance and recertification: annual surveillance, recertification every three years.
The audit takes place during normal operation so auditors can observe CCP monitoring live.
What HACCP Auditors Focus On
- Flow diagrams that match the real process.
- Completeness of the hazard analysis, including allergens.
- CCP determination and the basis of critical limits.
- Monitoring records and corrective action.
- Prerequisites: cleaning, pest control, hygiene, temperature control, water.
FAQs
What is the difference between HACCP and ISO 22000?
HACCP controls hazards. ISO 22000 includes HACCP and adds prerequisite programmes and a full management system.
Do restaurants need HACCP certification?
Local law may require HACCP-based procedures. Certification is voluntary but often requested by partners.
Request a Quote
Tell us your scope, sites and headcount; we’ll confirm the route and audit days in writing. Request a Quote