Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (Food safety system) (Topical Term)

FDA backgrounder via WWW, Sept. 18, 2001 (HACCP: state-of-the art approach to food safety; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point, or HACCP (pronounced hassip); New challenges to the U.S. food supply have prompted FDA to consider adopting a HACCP - based food safety system on a wider basis. HACCP involves 7 principles: 1) Analyze hazards; 2) Identify critical control points; 3) Establish preventive measures with critical limits; 4) Establish monitoring procedures; 5) Establish corrective actions; 6) Establish verification procedures; 7) Establish record keeping)