HACCP — Food Safety Hazard Control

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points is the internationally recognised system for identifying and controlling food safety hazards throughout production, based on the Codex Alimentarius framework.

Why it matters

HACCP requires organisations to identify where hazards (biological, chemical, physical) could occur in a process and to establish critical control points with defined limits, monitoring and corrective actions.

RBA Registrars audits food businesses of every size against HACCP principles, supporting compliance with regulatory requirements and retailer supply-chain expectations.

Why pursue this

Benefits of HACCP certification

HACCP certification demonstrates that food safety hazards are systematically identified and controlled, expected across the entire food supply chain.

Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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SDG 2: Zero Hunger
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SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
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SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Fewer food safety incidents

Structured hazard control catches risks before they reach the consumer.

Regulatory compliance

Supports compliance with food safety law across most jurisdictions.

Supply chain confidence

Retailers and food service buyers increasingly require HACCP as standard.

Brand protection

Reduces recall risk and protects your organisation's reputation.

"Food safety is not inspected in at the end, it is controlled in at every critical point."
Daniel Mensah, Lead Food Safety Assessor, RBA Registrars

Organisations that benefit

Food processing & manufacturing
Catering & food service
Retail & distribution
Hospitality
Packaging suppliers
Public sector catering

Key requirement areas

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Conduct a hazard analysis
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Determine critical control points
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Establish critical limits
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Establish monitoring procedures
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Establish corrective actions
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Establish verification procedures
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Establish documentation & records