ISO HACCP
Hazard analysis critical control points

Consultancy HACCP

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a systematic preventive approach to food safety from biological, chemical, and physical hazards in production processes that can cause the finished product to be unsafe and designs measurements to reduce these risks to a safe level. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an independent, non-governmental international organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems.

When it comes to ISO consultancy, particularly in industries like food production, having expertise in HACCP is often crucial. ISO standards related to food safety management systems, such as ISO 22000, integrate HACCP principles. ISO 22000 specifies requirements for a food safety management system where an organization in the food chain needs to demonstrate its ability to control food safety hazards to ensure that food is safe at the time of human consumption.

ISO consultants who specialize in food safety management systems would typically assist organizations in implementing ISO 22000 or other relevant ISO standards. This process involves:

1 Gap Analysis

Assessing the current practices of the organization against the requirements of ISO standards, including HACCP principles.

2 Documentation

Developing the necessary documentation, procedures, and policies required to meet ISO standards, which would include the establishment of HACCP plans.

3 Training

Training employees on HACCP principles, food safety practices, and the requirements of ISO standards.

4 Implementation

Assisting in the implementation of HACCP plans and ISO-compliant processes within the organization.

5 Internal Auditing

Conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO standards, including the effectiveness of the HACCP system.

6 Pre-assessment and Certification

Assisting in pre-assessment audits and preparing the organization for certification audits by accredited certification bodies.

7 Continuous Improvement

Providing support for continual improvement efforts to enhance the effectiveness of the food safety management system, including HACCP.

Consultants may also help organizations integrate HACCP with other management systems, such as quality management (ISO 9001) and environmental management (ISO 14001), if applicable to the organization’s operations.