H&L Transport Managerial Control Manual March 2014 | Page 16

RMED THE SEVEN HACCP PRINCIPLES The goal in applying HACCP principles in food-related industries is for the operator to take purposeful actions to ensure safe food products. The regulatory authorities have a common objective in mind – providing safe, quality food/wine to consumers. The inspectors can help achieve this common objective, but remember that the ultimate responsibility for food product safety lies with the ability to develop and maintain an effective HACCP-based food safety management system. 14