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The HACCP standard is a tool used to assess hazards and establish a control system focused on preventive measures for significant hazards throughout the food supply chain, rather than relying primarily on end-product testing results.
HACCP was developed in the 1960s in response to the needs of the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to create safe and nutritious food that could be used during space exploration missions. Since then, HACCP has been recognized worldwide as a food safety management system.
In 1973, the FDA required the application of HACCP in food production and processing to prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which can cause food poisoning.
In 1994, the International HACCP Alliance was established to support the U.S. meat and poultry industries in implementing HACCP.
HACCP certification includes systematic evaluations of all relevant stages in the processing chain, from initial production through final consumption. It also identifies critical steps that directly affect food safety and quality.
If your organization operates in food production or food-related business activities, the following are key reasons to obtain HACCP certification:
Enterprise Risk Management: The objective of HACCP is to promote good manufacturing practices, analyze hazards, and control risks. HACCP helps organizations strengthen preventive measures, reduce potential losses caused by risks, and maintain stable product quality.
Enhancing Product Quality and Reputation: With HACCP certification, businesses can be confident that their products meet food safety requirements. This also facilitates commercial negotiations and contract signing.
Improved Competitiveness: HACCP significantly enhances a company's competitiveness, market penetration, and opportunities for market expansion compared with competitors, especially in the food export sector.
Authorization to Use the Certification Mark: Certified organizations are permitted to display the certification mark on their product packaging and labels. This serves as evidence of compliance and helps build trust with customers and business partners.
Enhancing Organizational and Business Competitiveness
First, the enterprise registers for certification with the ISSQ Quality Institute. Basic information regarding the company, business sector, production model, and products or services provided must be submitted. Following this, the ISSQ Quality Institute will negotiate and sign a service contract with the enterprise.
Based on the specific HACCP requirements of the enterprise, ISSQ Quality Institute’s expert team conducts an initial assessment of the company's food safety management system in practice.
At this stage, HACCP documents and records prepared by the organization are reviewed to support the certification assessment process. The duration of the review depends on the size and nature of each enterprise. During this period, the ISSQ Quality Institute will provide awareness training and internal audit activities.
The audit team (certification body) conducts an on-site assessment of the HACCP implementation status within the organization. The assessment verifies conformity between actual practices and the documented information provided by the enterprise. Recommendations for correcting any identified nonconformities within the system will also be made.
Based on the corrective action requirements issued by the certification body, the ISSQ Quality Institute will verify the implementation status and corrective actions. Subsequently, the certification body will review the complete documentation and management system assessment results once again to determine eligibility for HACCP certification.
After reviewing the assessment results, if all requirements are satisfactorily met, the certification body will issue the HACCP Certificate to the enterprise.
With a team of experienced certification auditors who possess extensive knowledge of various industries and apply a constructive assessment approach focused on identifying conformity with certification requirements, your organization can feel confident throughout the certification process.
Our office staff and coordinators are always ready to provide dedicated support, ensuring that registration and certification activities are carried out conveniently and according to schedule.
Drawing upon our experience, expertise, and service standards, we have provided certification services to numerous organizations and enterprises across a wide range of industries. The ISSQ Quality Institute remains committed to supporting businesses throughout the certification process and beyond.
With the information presented above, we hope you now have a better understanding of the HACCP Certification Process – Food Safety.
The ISSQ Quality Institute is always ready to accompany your company during its journey of integration and sustainable development.
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Publication Date: March 6, 2023
