HACCP System Overview

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What does HACCP stand for?

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Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point.

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Why are HACCP systems used?

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To ensure food safety by identifying and controlling potential biological, chemical, and physical hazards during food production.

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What is the first step of the HACCP system?

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Conduct a hazard analysis to identify potential hazards and preventive measures.

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What is the second step of the HACCP system?

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Identify critical control points (CCPs) where control can be applied to prevent or eliminate food safety hazards.

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What is the third step of the HACCP system?

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Determine critical limits for each CCP to ensure hazards are controlled.

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What is the fourth step of the HACCP system?

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Establish monitoring procedures to ensure CCPs stay within critical limits.

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What is the fifth step of the HACCP system?

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Establish corrective actions to be taken when monitoring indicates a deviation from critical limits.

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What is the sixth step of the HACCP system?

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Establish verification procedures to confirm the HACCP system is working effectively.

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What is the seventh step of the HACCP system?

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Establish record-keeping and documentation procedures to show the system is working.

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What are two aspects to consider when purchasing foods as a critical control point?

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1. Check use-by dates and freshness; 2. Source foods from approved reputable suppliers.