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Foundation Certificate in HACCP Principles

Duration: 1 day including exam

Course introduction

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is internationally recognized as the most effective way to ensure the production of safe food by providing a logical framework within which food hazards may be identified and controlled. In the United Kingdom it is a legal requirement for all food businesses except primary producers to implement a documented food safety management system based on HACCP.

This Qualification is designed for those who work in the food industry who require an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of HACCP, which is important to safe operation within a HACCP environment. It may also be appropriate for those whose work requires them to have a basic knowledge of HACCP and its applications in the food industry. E.g. Equipment maintenance engineers etc.

• The holders of the Foundation Certificate in HACCP Principles qualification will have a basic understanding of the
• Importance of HACCP as a preventative food safety management system that can be applied to all sectors of the food industry
• HACCP systems and a simple overview of the terminology, principles and practical application of HACCP

The course covers: -

• Background, importance and benefits of HACCP
• The role of HACCP in the provision of safe food
• Principles of HACCP
• HACCP prerequisite programs
• Applying HACCP principles

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