Local Mapping of EPGs EN Introduction to HACCP EN | Page 4

Food companies have a legal responsibility to produce safe food .

What does HACCP involve ?

� Identifying points where potential hazards may occur . � Analysing the risk of the hazard points .

� Deciding which points are critical to consumer safety .

� Implementing controls , monitoring production and taking action , if necessary .

� Reviewing the HACCP plan whenever the food operations are changed and , on a regular basis ( e . g . annually ), even if no alterations have been made .