Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
(HACCP)

The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system is a management system focused on prevention of problems in order to assure the production of food products that are safe to consume.  It is based on a common-sense application of technical and scientific principles to the food production process from field to table.  The principles are applicable to all phases of food preparation, including basic agriculture, food preparation and handling, food processing, food service, distribution systems and consumer handling and use.
 

Need HACCP Help?

HACCP help contact information, HACCP software, and HACCP consultants.

Final Rule: Pathogen Reduction; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service final rule for Pathogen Reduction and HACCP systems published in the Federal Register on July 25, 1996.

FSIS Notice 54-03: Review of Establishment Data by Inspection Program Personnel

Notice to clarify that inspection program personnel have access to a wide range of records under the HACCP regulations (9 CFR part 417), and that they are to request to review certain types of records on a regular basis.

HACCP Implementation-Phase II For Small Plants

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service second phase of implementation of the final rule on Pathogen Reduction and HACCP for small plants (defined as having 10 or more but fewer than 500 employees ).

HACCP Implementation-Phase III For Very Small Plants

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service third and final phase of implementation of the final rule on Pathogen Reduction and HACCP for very small plants (defined as having fewer than 10 employees or less than $2.5 million in sales ).

Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (Sanitation SOPs) Manual

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service reference guide for the development of Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) in Federally inspected meat and poultry establishments.

Guidebook For The Preparation Of HACCP Plans and Generic HACCP Models

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service guidebook designed to assist establishments subject to the regulatory requirements of the final rule on Pathogen Reduction and HACCP.

State HACCP Network: Contacts and Coordinators

HACCP contacts and coordinators to provide technical advice, assistance, resources and conduct activities to support HACCP implementation in small and very small establishments.

Supporting Documentation Materials For HACCP Decisions

Compiled by Mary Kay Folk and Dr. Lynn Knipe from the Ohio State University for the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. The guidebook provides information for all nine HACCP processes to help plants in preparing and understanding supporting documentation for their hazard analysis.

 

Do You Need Actual Documentation For Your HACCP Plan

Correspondence from Barbara Masters on the issue of supporting documentation materials for HACCP decisions.

Supporting Documentation for HACCP Plans (members only)

AAMP has collected numerous papers to help its members support the reason why certain critical limits are chosen throughout HACCP plans.

 

FSIS Pathogen Reduction / HACCP

FSIS Presentation on pathogen reduction and HACCP.

 

Food Safety Virtual University: Pathogen Reduction & HACCP Programs

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service effort to provide easy access to training and educational materials used by FSIS in training related to HACCP. The material is available in this electronic format for anyone seeking additional information on the regulatory components of HACCP programs.

Pathogen Reduction & HACCP Guidance Documents

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service website for guidance documents on the various components of HACCP programs.

Food HACCP.com

Food safety information provided by FoodHACCP.com.

USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Contact Information

Email correspondence and FSIS toll-free information telephone numbers.

 

Technical Guidance Documents for Natural Disasters

There are a number of public health concerns to take into consideration after natural disasters affect environmental systems and infrastructures.

 


 

 

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