HACCP- The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point

HACCP, or the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point system, is a process control system that identifies where food safety hazards may occur in a food production process and puts into place stringent controls to prevent the hazards from occurring..... By strictly monitoring and controlling each step of the process, there is less chance for hazards to occur and in this way a food business is able to assure the safety of the food products they produce. HACCP is used internationally and has been adopted by the joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme as the best approach to take to cont

Halal Foods

Halal is an Arabic word meaning lawful or permitted. The opposite of halal is haram, which means unlawful or prohibited. Halal and haram are universal terms that apply to all facets of life. However, we will use these terms only in relation to food products, meat products, cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, food ingredients, and food contact materials. While many things are clearly halal or haram, there are some things which are not clear. Further information is needed to categorize them as halal or haram.

Upcoming Course Events_July 2013

Good day! We are pleased to announce the course the upcoming courses we are here to offer for your certification as per the below preparatory training courses scheduled as per the latest revision of our 2013 Training Calendar for your instant reference. We would be delighted to invite you to attend the below training and be certified!...

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Food Safety Auditing

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is a non-profit making foundation, created under and governed by Belgian law. The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is managed by The Consumer Goods Forum and was launched in May 2000. The GFSI Foundation Board of Directors is drawn from major global retailers, manufacturers and food service operators and, together, this group provides the strategic direction for and oversees the daily management of GFSI.

Good Hygiene Practices

All practices regarding the conditions and measures necessary to ensure the safety and suitability of food at all stages of the food chain.

Food Handler:

Any person handling food directly or indirectly in a food establishment, whether packaged or unpackaged food, food equipment and utensils or food contact surfaces.

Ready-to-Eat Foods:

Any food for consumption without further treatment or processing. Examples of ready-to-eat food items may include: sliced cooked meats, cooked meat products and preparations, cooked/roast chickens, sandwiches and filled rolls, dairy products such as milk and cheese, fruits, pre-washed/topped and tailed vegetables, prepared vegetable salads, whole salad items such as tomatoes or cucumbers, open and canned ready-to-eat fish and fish products such as salmon, tuna or sardines, shellfish, preserves and jams, condiments, bread, confectionery and biscuits.

Global Food Safety Initiative

The Global Food Safety Initiative is a business-driven initiative for the continuous improvement of food safety management systems to ensure confidence in the delivery of safe food to consumers worldwide. GFSI provides a platform for collaboration between some of the world's leading food safety experts from retailer, manufacturer and food service companies, service providers associated with the food supply chain, international organizations, academia and government. The initiative was launched in 2000 following a number of food safety crises when consumer confidence was at an all-time low.

What Differentiates an Operational PRP from a PRP?

• PRPs are horizontal • PRPs may contribute to reduction ofthe hazard but may not be essential for control • OPRPs apply to a specific identified hazard • OPRPs apply to a specific product or process • OPRPs are essential to reduce the level of the hazard

Food Allergens

• Milk
• Eggs
• Peanuts
• Tree nuts (such as almonds, cashews, walnuts)
• Fish (such as bass, cod, flounder)
• Shellfish (such as crab, lobster, shrimp)
• Soy
• Wheat