Pump Up Your Prerequisite Programs: The foundation of the HACCP program

摘要

s hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) has evolved in the food industry over the past 15 years, the term "prerequisite program" has also grown in popularity and understanding. Years ago, we talked about the prerequisite programs and howthese were the foundation for your HACCP programs, but most of the attention was on hazard analysis and identification of critical control points. A critical control point (CCP) is a step in the process where control can be applied and is essential to prevent or eliminate a food safety hazard or reduce it to an acceptable level. A prerequisite program is a program that addresses situations within the operation that ensure that possible hazards are controlled. Effective prerequisite programs are directly linked not only to the control of identified hazards but also to the effectiveness of the HACCP program overall. In 2005, the International Organization for Standardization issued the ISO 22000 standard. This standard was the first "globally recognized food safety management systems standard that [considers] the food safety risks and impacts across the entire food supply chain." This standard defines the operational prerequisite program (OPRP) as a plan that focuses on food safetv.