Outbreak of serious food borne illness continue unabated in many parts of the world, which have highlighted the need for an effectiveness food safety assurance system, incorporating the experience of implementing HACCP system. The HACCP system has gained national and international endorsement as a cost effective means for ensuring food safety.
The HACCP system which is science based and systematic identifies specific hazards and measures for their control to ensure the safety of food. HACCP is a tool to assess hazards and establish control measures that focus on prevention rather than relying mainly on end product testing.
HACCP can be applied throughout the food chain from the primary production to final consumption. Besides enhancing food safety, implementation of HACCP can provide other significant benefits and promote international trade by increasing confidence in food safety.
