A water authority's experience with HACCP

2002 ◽  
Vol 2 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 149-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Mullenger ◽  
G. Ryan ◽  
J. Hearn
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Customer Complaints ◽  
Critical Control Points ◽  
Quality Of Supply ◽  
And Training

South East Water Limited (SEWL) is one of three retail water authorities operating in Melbourne, Australia. It was the first water authority in Australia to obtain HACCP accreditation for the supply of drinking water, in November 1999. This article presents an overview of the first two years' experience in developing and establishing a food safety management plan using Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) to ensure the water reaching customers is safe, aesthetically pleasant and meets operating licence requirements. HACCP has improved the way in which our distribution and reticulation systems are managed, primarily through the refinement and optimisation of standard operating procedures. In addition, more consideration has been given to the development of contingency plans and the appropriate use of system redundancy to ensure quality of supply. Accreditation was only the beginning of a process. Once attained, there was an ongoing need to maintain and refine hazard measurement and reduction procedures. The major challenge for SEWL has been the integration of HACCP company-wide. Spreading of HACCP was directly achieved through the involvement of operators, key personnel and subcontractors in the assessment of hazards and evaluating the appropriateness of critical control points. This not only assisted with improvements to the existing system, and the identification of system strengths and weaknesses, but was also an integral component in awareness training for HACCP. It was through assessment workshops and training that operators were able to see HACCP as primarily a summary of current practices, but with the focus of improving or maintaining water quality. The net benefits of HACCP are difficult to quantify. Overall there is a greater understanding of water quality issues, more streamlined work procedures, and an improved response to customer enquires relating to water quality. This has been most clearly demonstrated by a net decrease in customer complaints over the two years since HACCP was implemented.

scholarly journals Food Safety Management in Ukraine in the Context of the International Standard ISO 22000:2005

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S9) ◽  
pp. 187-190
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Critical Control Points ◽  
Haccp System ◽  
Food Safety Standards

The article examines the features of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system as a factor in food safety. The principles of HACCP, formulated in the ISO 22000: 2005 standard, in the Alimentations Commission Codex are compared, as well as in accordance with the Ukrainian regulatory document "Requirements for the development of food safety standards", approved by the Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on October 1, 2012 No. 590. The comparison is carried out in order to establish the compliance of the Ukrainian HACCP system with the international rules, in particular the ISO 22000: 2005 standard. Shown, that the principles of the Ukrainian HACCP system generally comply with international standards, in particular ISO 22000: 2005. This means that the legislation of Ukraine guarantees that, in compliance with it, food products originating from Ukraine comply with international requirements for the control of its manufacture. The guarantee of this is the system of control measures that are provided for by the laws of Ukraine regarding compliance with the requirements of the HACCP system.

scholarly journals Development of a Software Product for the Automation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points in Food Production

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalya Trofimova ◽  
Evgenia Ermolaeva ◽  
Ivan Trofimov
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Processing Plant ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Critical Control Points ◽  
Software Product

Introduction. The introduction of modern management methods in food enterprises is a response to the challenges of time and an institutionalized requirement. Statistical methods and information technologies can improve control in food safety management systems. Their combination provides maximum opportunities for leading food industry organizations. Study objects and methods. The research featured the market of ready-made high-tech solutions in process automation and existing management systems, including those based on the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). The study revealed a need for a software product for HACCP in food production. Results and discussion. The paper describes a case of a meat processing plant and how the management controls the HACCP. The authors developed a universal software product that allows operators to enter information about violations and downtimes into the system. Using this product, team leaders and department heads can easily identify and eliminate the causes of hazards while controlling technological processes and receiving timely reports. Conclusion. The software was tested in a production workshop to identify the time specialists need respond to comments and solve problems. The obtained data showed a decrease in loss of time resources by 6.77% for operators and 2.4% for line managers. The highly adaptable program can be used by specialists who work with management systems for food enterprises of Kuzbass. The IBM PC-compatible software product (2.2 MB) makes it possible to work in various Microsoft Windows operating systems and use Microsoft SQL Server 2012 to store data. The computer program was successfully registered with the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (State Registration Certificate No. 2018665743 of 12/10/2018).

scholarly journals IMPLANTAÇÃO DE SISTEMAS DE GESTÃO DA QUALIDADE DOS ALIMENTOS: REVISÃO E ANÁLISE EMPÍRICA

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 96-109
Author(s):  
Tatiane Aparecida dos Santos Costa ◽  
Talita Costa e Silva Brito ◽  
Leandro Alberto de Azevedo ◽  
Estelamar Maria Borges Teixeira
Keyword(s):  
Safety Management ◽  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Quality System ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Food Services ◽  
Critical Control Points ◽  
Quality Programs ◽  
Safe Food ◽  
Analysis System

This review shows the various tools used to implemente the food quality system in food establishments. Presenting the various laws that subsidize this process, establishing criteria and instrumentes for a correct implementation of the quality system in order to offer adequate hygiene processes in the production of safe food, in addition to favoring the maintenance of companies in the consumer market. The implementation of food safety management systems such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) e Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), in order to guarantee the safety of the food served and portray the organization of the company. It is essential to implement these systems ensuring the quality of the servisse (planning, control and improvement). In order to achieve healthy criteria related to foodstuffs, it is necessary to implement quality programs as prerequisites of the Hazard Analysis System and Critical Control Points in food services. Regulating and inspecting are just a few points that guarantee food security, since food that does not pose a health hazard to consumers is considered safe.

scholarly journals Assessment of Hygiene Practices and Identification of Critical Control Points Relating to the Production of Skewered Meat Sold in N’Djamena-Chad

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelsalam Tidjani ◽  
Abdelsalam Adoum Doutoum ◽  
Brahim Boy Otchom ◽  
Mahamat Bechir ◽  
Hourra Djiguide Chemi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
Compliance Rate ◽  
Control Point ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Tree Model ◽  
Critical Control Point ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Critical Control Points

<p>Meat is a food of choice because of its nutritional quality. Grills are regularly consumed in Africa and particularly in the Sahelian countries. These are very popular consumer products. However, they can be contaminated by various microorganisms and cause food poisoning if the meat is not handled in hygienic conditions. In order to contribute to improving the quality of these products, we have followed the steps in production of meat skewers by the method of “5M” of Ishikawa. The “HACCP decision tree” model was used to determine the Critical Control Points (CCP). Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a method and principles of management of food safety. The results of monitoring procedures for making meat skewers showed many shortcomings in hygiene. Six (06) critical points were determined. As for testing, we conducted microbiological analyzes on fifty (50) units of samples corresponding to ten (10) different types of products collected at different stages of production. Compared to AFNOR (French Association of Standardization), criteria for cooked and dehydrated soups and considering the analytical variability associated with the methods of analysis, our results indicate that the products contaminated with germs indicating failure to comply with hygiene. Samples analyzed presented at different stages of production compliance rate of 40% for total bacteria (30 °C), 30% for total coliforms and thermotolerant coliforms (44 °C). The rate of non-compliance is 40% compared with sulphite-reducing anaerobes. Molds identified in meat skewered and ingredients are <em>Aspergillus niger</em>, <em>Aspergillus flavus</em>, <em>Penicillium sp</em> and <em>Geotrichum sp</em>. Salmonella, <em>S. aureus</em> and yeasts are absent in the samples. Training on good hygiene practices is required at vendors in order to ensure the hygienic quality of grilled meats.</p>

Effect of Dehairing Operations on Microbiological Quality of Swine Carcasses†

1999 ◽  
Vol 62 (12) ◽  
pp. 1478-1481 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHEW-LING YU ◽  
DECLAN BOLTON ◽  
CHERYL LAUBACH ◽  
PATRICIA KLINE ◽  
ALAN OSER ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
Control Point ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Point System ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Critical Control Point ◽  
Critical Control Points ◽  
Aerobic Plate Count

To develop a hazard analysis and critical control point plan for food processing operations, critical control points must be determined. Swine slaughtering and dressing operations were investigated to establish their critical control points. We monitored the microbiology of swine carcasses by surface swabbing carcass bellies at various steps during the process and by quantitating total aerobic plate count (APC) and coliforms. Starting with a dehaired carcass, the sequential steps monitored included presingeing, postsingeing, polishing, and chilling. Initial results indicate that singeing and chilling substantially reduced the levels of APC and coliforms, whereas polishing increased their levels. The hygienic characteristics of individual operations involved in dressing swine carcasses were then evaluated in the second experiment. A set of 40 randomly selected carcasses leaving singeer, polisher, shaver, and washer were sampled. Carcasses were heavily contaminated during the final polishing procedure, and the APC increased threefold compared with prepolishing levels. Washing reduced the bacterial numbers by 69%. To reduce the microbial load on swine carcasses, final polishing and manual shaving steps were not used during the dressing operation on a set of 90 carcasses. APCs on singed carcasses were reduced from 1.34 to −0.15 log10 CFU/cm2 when the final polisher and manual shavers were not used. However, carcasses were subsequently recontaminated with bacteria after evisceration, and the APCs were similar (P &gt; 0.05) regardless of whether the final polishing and manual shaving steps were used, averaging 1.30 and 1.46 log10 CFU/cm2. These results indicated that individual operations can be identified as critical control points, appropriate limits can be set and monitored in a hazard analysis and critical control point system, and steps where further changes to reduce bacterial levels may be needed for swine slaughtering plants.

scholarly journals APLICAÇÃO DO SISTEMA HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS (HACCP) NO PROCESSAMENTO DE CARNE BOVINA FRESCA

2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
JOÃO TOMAZ DA SILVA BORGES ◽  
ARLAN SILVA FREITAS
Keyword(s):  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Meat Processing ◽  
Fresh Meat ◽  
Critical Control Points ◽  
Haccp System ◽  
Hygienic Measure ◽  
Cattle Meat ◽  
Favorable Conditions

Apresenta breve discussão sobre proposta de implementação do sistema HACCP em unidades de processamento de carne bovina fresca. Tratandose de produto altamente perecível e apresentando condições favoráveis ao desenvolvimento microbiano, a carne bovina é freqüentemente considerada como veículo de doenças transmitidas por alimentos. Conclui que a utilização adequada de medidas higiênicas e de conservação é importante na garantia da qualidade microbiológica, química e física das diferentes etapas de obtenção da carne bovina fresca. APPLICATION OF THE HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS (HACCP) SYSTEM IN THE FRESH MEAT PROCESSING Abstract This article presents a brief discussion upon the purpose of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) in the fresh meat processing. Due to be a product highly perishable and presenting favorable conditions to microorganisms development, the cattle meat is usually considered as vehicule of food transmitted diseases. Concludes that the improvement of processing conditions, utilization of hygienic measure and conservation is very important in the safety of microbiological, chemical and physical quality of the obtention stages of fresh meat.

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Principles and Application Guidelines†

1998 ◽  
Vol 61 (9) ◽  
pp. 1246-1259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
Control Point ◽  
Verification And Validation ◽  
Point System ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Critical Control Point ◽  
Critical Control Points ◽  
Detailed Explanation ◽  
Microbiological Criteria ◽  
And Training

The HACCP Subcommittee of the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) has prepared a revision of the document “Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System” that was adopted by the Committee in 1992. The Committee retained the previous seven HACCP principles but made their wording more concise; revised and added definitions such as those for hazard, verification, and validation; included new sections on prerequisite programs, education and training, and implementation and maintenance of the HACCP plan; revised and provided a more detailed explanation of the application of HACCP principles, especially hazard analysis and verification; and added or revised Appendices such as new examples of prerequisite programs and an additional decision tree for identifying critical control points (CCPs).

A Quality Steps for a Sustainable Development: Case of Food Processing

2011 ◽  
Vol 264-265 ◽  
pp. 1672-1677
Author(s):  
Fedali Yamina ◽  
Bourmada Noureddine ◽  
Mebarek Djebabra
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
Food Chains ◽  
Control Points ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Common System ◽  
Critical Control Points ◽  
The Social

The activities of companies are executed according to the integration of multiple internal and external tensions in different communities and various branches of industry. In this context, innovations seem necessary to remain effective and to adapt itself to the constant evolutions of the markets. Sustainable development can be an opportunity to throw policy of innovation and place the sustainable development in the heart of strategic reflection of the company. Therefore, it constitutes an indispensable asset to strengthen the dialogue and the opening on the word in which we evolve. The integration of the idea of durability in the food processing industry by the implementation of a common system of management of the risks according to the food codex and by means of the method HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control points) aims at ensuring a better quality of life through the implementation of actions centered on health, by the control of the food chains. Our contribution, which becomes integrated into context, consists in bringing to light the factor health as a pillar into interface with the other themes to know the social, the economy and the environment.

scholarly journals New Safety Management System for Pasta Production

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 736-748
Author(s):  
Oliya Fazullina ◽  
Stanislav Smirnov
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
Full Description ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Whole Grain ◽  
Safety Management System ◽  
Critical Control Points ◽  
Regulatory Standards ◽  
Critical Limits

Introduction. New food safety management systems (FSMS) can contribute to safe production of high quality products that meet the current legal and regulatory standards. The research objective was to develop requirements for a new FSMS, which would make it possible to produce quality pasta made from whole-grain flour and vegetable powders. Study objects and methods. The research featured a whole-grain pasta factory, a technological process of vegetable pasta production, and various elements of FSMS. Results and discussion. The article introduces product description and process flow chart for successful development, implementation, and maintenance of a new FSMS of pasta production. It describes potential physical, chemical, and biological hazards, as well as critical processes. The hazard analysis included probability level and severity of consequences. The study revealed the related unacceptable risks and critical control points, as well as their critical limits. Six critical control points were identified at the stages of kneading, pressing, drying, and stabilization. The paper contains a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan with a full description of the controlled parameters, their critical limits, monitoring systems, and corrective actions. Conclusion. The new HACCP-based safety management system reduces the response time and increases the responsibility of personnel. It reduces possible losses in case of failures or returns as it improves the product quality. The developed FSMS gives new market options and increases the loyalty of consumers and business partners. As a result, the company becomes more efficient in achieving its goals.

scholarly journals HACCP IN CLEAN FOOD PRODUCTION: AN OVERVIEW

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 128-134
Author(s):  
Degpal Singh ◽  
Anit Kumar ◽  
Amandeep Singh
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
Seven Principles ◽  
Critical Control Points ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
Safe Food

For the food security of more than 1.3 billion people, India has to keep on producing more but safe food. Various techniques have been developed over the time for keeping a check on the quality of food. Of those, HACCP i.e., Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points is one which ensures the quality of food during the production or the processing of food. HACCP is based on seven principles and is a risk management system that identifies, evaluates, and controls hazards (biological, chemical and physical) related to food safety throughout the food supply chain. The concept first came to light in 1960s and in India it started early in 2000. HACCP is a protocol for all the stakeholders involved in food industry for the production of safe food. As the HACCP lays emphasis on “Clean Production”, therefore, it ensures the use of every single resource whether it may be water, energy or any raw material in an efficient way leading to manufacture of a priced commodity and letting out less harmful and meager waste products.

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