FOOD SAFETY
SS 444:2018 Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System
(SS 444)
HACCP system has gained both national and international endorsement as a cost-effective means for ensuring food safety. The HACCP concept was first developed by the USA in 1960s at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to ensure safe food for its astronauts.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) defines the analysis and control of biological, chemical and hazards from raw material production, procurement, and handling process, from manufacturing, to distribution till the consumption of finished product by consumer.
What is SS 444 certification?
SS 444 specifies the requirements for a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety management system. HACCP is a tool which use to assess hazards and identify control measures with implementation which mainly focus on the prevention instead of conducting random spot checks on production or conduct laboratory testing of final products.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) specifies hazards and control measures to ensure food safety. It is both scientific and risk based. With HACCP, it enables food establishment and regulatory authorities to identify, prevent and reduce food borne hazards occurs at any segment of the food chain.
There are seven basic principles employed in the development of HACCP – includes hazard analysis, CCP identification, establishing critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, verification procedures, record keeping and documentation.
The application of the HACCP is the responsibility of each individual business. With implementation of HACCP, it enhances better utilization of resources and promote internal trade by increasing confidence in food safety.
SS 444:2018 is a revision of SS 444:2010. The main change is incorporation of management commitment in the HACCP- based food safety system. A strong commitment to implementation of HACCP by top management gives assurance to employees within the organization the sense of importance of producing safe food.
Why is SS 444 certification important?
Organizations certified in SS 444 shown evidence ability to efficient control and eliminate food safety hazards and to prevent failure of the food safety practices, which indirectly rescue an organization from loss, or even having to close its doors for good due to food borne diseases which could lead to fatality if severe.
SS 444 Certification Process
What does an ISO consultant do?
Our consultants team have vast experience partnering with organizations of all sizes and from all sectors and can provide the resources you need for successful SS 444 certification.
To establish effective Food Safety Management System in your company, our Consultants consider your specific requirements and perspectives and guide your through the process for certification of your Food Safety Management System in accordance with SS 444 requirements following these steps:
Step 1:
Site visit to understand your business operations and key hazards, risks and opportunities for each operational process.
Step 2:
Site consultation & training for development of staff capability on HACCP.
Step 3:
Writing of Procedures and conduct hazard analysis for each operation process.
Step 4:
Advise on monitoring system for each critical control point, corrective actions, validation and verification to improve HACCP System as well as ensure product/services safety.
Step 5:
Support individual departments on their implementation of HACCP System.
Step 6:
Conduct pre-certification audit to verify readiness of your organization for certification.
Step 7:
Support during certification and post-certification to close-up any audit findings to ensure smooth and successful certification.
We know the importance of understanding the context of your business to ensure the consultancy sessions are efficient and optimised. We ensure that selection of consultant partnering with you has the required and relevant industrial experience to your business.
