Regulatory Compliance HACCP Plan

Regulatory Compliance HACCP Plan

Date: January 10, 2060
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]

I. Introduction

The purpose of this Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Plan is to ensure that the production processes meet regulatory compliance by identifying, analyzing, and controlling potential hazards. The scope of this plan covers all stages of production including raw material acquisition, processing, packaging, and distribution.

II. Hazard Analysis

The hazard analysis involves identifying potential biological, chemical, or physical hazards that could compromise the safety of the food product. This section will focus on systematic evaluations to recognize hazards at each step.

A. Biological Hazards

B. Chemical Hazards

C. Physical Hazards

  • Bacteria

  • Viruses

  • Parasites

  • Pesticide residues

  • Cleaning agents

  • Food additives

  • Metal fragments

  • Glass pieces

  • Plastic particles

III. Critical Control Points (CCPs)

Critical Control Points are specific steps at which control can be applied to prevent, eliminate, or reduce food safety hazards to acceptable levels.

Process Step

Potential Hazard

CCP Determination

Receiving

Chemical Residues

Yes

Cooking

Pathogen survival

Yes

Packaging

Physical contamination

No

IV. Critical Limits

Critical limits are the maximum and/or minimum values to which biological, chemical, or physical parameters must be controlled at a CCP to prevent, eliminate, or reduce the occurrence of the identified food safety hazard.

  • Cooking Temperature: > 75°C

  • Refrigeration Temperature: < 4°C

  • Pesticide Residue Limit: Compliance with regulatory standards

V. Monitoring Procedures

Monitoring involves observations or measurements to assess whether a CCP is under control, ensuring that each CCP is within the critical limit.

  • Visual inspection of cleanliness at the receiving point

  • Temperature checks during cooking

  • Regular audits of supplier pesticide certificates

VI. Corrective Actions

Corrective actions are procedures followed when a deviation occurs at a CCP, ensuring that no potentially unsafe product reaches the consumer.

  • If the cooking temperature is not reached, you should take steps to separate the product from others and retain it in a secure location until it can be further evaluated.

  • Should the contaminant levels in the raw materials surpass the limits defined by our guidelines or regulations, the raw materials must be refused, and the entire batch should be sent back to the supplier.

VII. Verification and Validation

Verification and validation processes ensure the plan is effective and implemented properly. Regular review and scientific validation are essential.

  • Annual review of hazard analysis

  • Routine equipment calibration

  • Third-party audit every six months

VIII. Record Keeping

Accurate record-keeping is vital for regulatory compliance and ensures all processes are controlled effectively. Documentation must be maintained for a minimum of one year.

  • CCP monitoring records

  • Corrective action log

  • Verification activities log

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