How can you identify food safety hazards in your establishment?

1 HACCP system

One of the most widely used and recognized methods for identifying and controlling food safety hazards is the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system. HACCP is a systematic approach that involves identifying the potential hazards in each step of your food production process, determining the critical control points (CCPs) where the hazards can be eliminated or reduced, setting up monitoring and corrective actions for each CCP, and verifying and documenting the effectiveness of your HACCP plan. HACCP can help you prevent, reduce, or eliminate food safety hazards before they reach your customers.

4 Food safety tools

Identifying food safety hazards is essential for ensuring the safety and quality of food and beverage products and services. To help you do this, there are a variety of tools and resources available online or offline. Food safety checklists, posters and signs, and training and education programs can all be used to inspect, verify, educate, and train staff on food safety principles, standards, and regulations. For instance, checklists can be used to check the cleanliness and condition of equipment, utensils, and premises; posters and signs can be displayed to remind staff of food safety rules; and training programs can be used to learn about the HACCP system or food safety audit process. With these methods and tools, you can improve your food safety management system, prevent foodborne illness or injury, and increase customer satisfaction.

5 Here’s what else to consider

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